Forensic Planner - Construction Delay Consultant

at  Marmion Recruitment

We are searching for a Forensic Planning Consultant to join an established Dispute Resolution Consultancy based in Leeds. This is an opportunity with the potential for growth and development towards director level positions.

• Up to £80,000 pa, Dependent on Experience
• Leeds Based - Hybrid working (home/office) – Candidates must be within commutable distance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• CPD/Funded Training, Further Education & Professional Fees Paid
• Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and other additional benefits
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Must be UK resident with full UK working rights residing within local area.
• We cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

KEY SKILLS:

• 10+ years post degree experience in live project environments; ideally as a planner/project controls manager or similar.
• MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law or similar.
• Expert understanding of dispute resolution procedures and contract law principles.
• Major construction and engineering project experience.
• Experience of and ability to operate Standard Forms of Contract (JCT/NEC/FIDIC).
• Ability to prepare, assess, and interrogate construction programmes utilising various software.
• Competence in consolidating, manipulating, and interpreting large datasets.

• Forensic analysis of; tender, contract and claims documentation; programmes in accordance with Society of Construction Law guidelines.
• Independent preparation of; claims for time and delay; adjudication documentation.
• Drafting written reports, setting out process, conclusions and recommendations.
• Providing strategic and consultative advice through all stages of the construction project life cycle.
• Actively contributing to business development, bringing in new clients and projects.