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An exciting and rare opportunity for a QS/Commercial manager to move away from contracting and join a highly reputable consultancy in Bolton, North West. The successful candidate will have experience in Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management from a contracting background and wants to move away from the general QS duties and move into a specialist Senior Consultant role as part of the consultancy's Surety team. If this sounds like you, then this position could be a great career move. This is a specialist role offering consistent and secure employment, as the market currently does not have any other providers of this service! You will work for a reputable consultancy with a highly experienced senior management team where you can expect to act as a mediator between insolvent contractors or subcontractors and their clients within the Surety market. Responsibilities and Duties The specific duties will include, but not be limited to: Review of contract bonds and contract documents. Liaising with insolvency practitioners Guiding Employers in respect of contractual entitlements following termination of employment Reviewing damages claims against Surety Managing disputes and corresponding with lawyers Reporting to Surety clients, issuing recommendations Liaising with and/or instructing solicitors. Writing up detailed reports Negotiation and settlement of claims. Desired Skills and Experience Approximately 10 years' experience in the construction industry. Ideally commercial management experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 Main Contractor A good understanding of contractual matters and claims. Good communication skills, with the ability to establish good report with the claimants to address and solve claims. Good report writing skills Qualifications/Educational Requirements Qualified to degree level Ideally RICS qualified Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm with a focus on risk analysis and mitigation, expert witness, coaching, training, project management, commercial management, and dispute avoidance. Since its founding, the company has built a solid and expanding clientele. It is ideally situated to offer clients across the country a high calibre of service, with multiple office sites around the United Kingdom. The business is headed up by a highly respected senior management team who can provide excellent guidance and support to the successful candidate in their professional career development. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.

This is a fantastic opportunity for planning and delay looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will have experience in delay analysis and dispute resolution. Working alongside an expert senior management team, you will gain exposure to claims, adjudications, and expert witness work while supporting clients in resolving complex construction disputes. If you're looking for a role with a prestigious consultancy, a strong pipeline of interesting projects, and a clear career progression path, this could be the perfect move for you. In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of unique clients, including Tier-One main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations. Responsibilities and Duties As a Senior Consultant, you will report directly to the Managing Director and provide support to senior management on more complex disputes work. You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role: Collaborate with the Delay Analysts at to offer support on disputed and time-related issues. Reviewing construction programmes and offering guidance on them. Helping clients avoid conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel. Providing support to clients on matters related to delay and loss. Collaborate with the commercial experts to offer support on disputed and non-controversial time-related issues. Provide timely and delay-related coaching and training to numerous clients. Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals. Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes Desired Skills and Experience Circa 7+ years of post-graduate experience in the construction industry. Strong background in live planning & programming for contractors OR prior experience in delay analysis within a disputes consultancy. Proficiency in P6, Asta Powerproject, and MS Project. Understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g., NEC, JCT). Client-facing, well-presented, and highly articulate. Experience in formal disputes would be ideal (e.g. adjudication, arbitration, litigation) Qualifications/Educational Requirements Qualified to degree level A Masters in Construction Law would be desirable, but not essential Employing Company Overview and Profile This construction consultancy specializes in risk analysis, dispute resolution, expert witness services, and commercial management. With multiple offices across the UK, they have built a strong reputation and a growing client base. The firm is led by a highly experienced senior management team, offering excellent guidance, professional development, and career progression opportunities for the right candidate. If you're looking to take the next step in your career with a respected disputes consultancy, apply now! A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives + Basic Salary up to £85k (DOE) + Car allowance + Private Medical Insurance + Healthcare + Life Assurance + Further Education Sponsorship + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Hybrid working Opportunity Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) Senior Consultant - Planning Birmingham, West Midlands - Up to £85k DOE and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.

A highly reputable claims and disputes consultancy is looking to hire an Associate Delay Director to be based in Warrington. The successful candidate will likely be an existing Associate Director or Senior Consultant in Delay who has worked for a consultancy providing dispute resolution services. If this sounds like you, then this position could be a great career move. In return, you will work for a reputable consultancy with a highly experienced senior management team where you can expect to be involved in claims, disputes (largely adjudications) and expert witness work. In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of unique clients, including main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations. Responsibilities and Duties As an Associate Director, you will report directly to the Managing Director and provide support to senior management on more complex disputes work, as well as being charged with running your own assignments with clients relating to claims on live projects. You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role: Collaborate with the Delay Analysts at to offer support on disputed and time-related issues. Reviewing construction programmes and offering guidance on them. Helping clients avoid conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel. Providing support to clients on matters related to delay and loss. Collaborate with the commercial experts to offer support on disputed and non-controversial time-related issues. Provide timely and delay-related coaching and training to numerous clients. Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals. Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes Business Development Desired Skills and Experience Acting as a Lead Assistant to an Expert Witness. Approximately 10 years postgraduate experience in the construction industry. The chosen applicant will have prior experience working in live planning and programming roles for contracting organisations or delay analysis work at a disputes consultancy. Experience of both would be highly advantageous. Familiarity with Programmes and Programming Software. Ability to use some or all of the following software: P6, Asta Powerproject, MS Project Some formal involvement in managing or supporting in a formal dispute (adjudication, arbitration, litigation etc.) would be advantageous, but is not essential Well-presented and articulate individual with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role and communicate effectively with the client Good experience/knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT is essential Competent with Microsoft Office packages. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Qualified to degree level A Masters in Construction Law would be desirable. Candidates working towards either of these may be considered also. Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm with a focus on risk analysis and mitigation, expert witness, coaching, training, project management, commercial management, and dispute avoidance. Since its founding, the company has built a solid and expanding clientele. It is ideally situated to offer clients across the country a high calibre of service, with multiple office sites around the United Kingdom. The business is headed up by a highly respected senior management team who can provide excellent guidance and support to the successful candidate in their professional career development. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Basic Salary up to £120k (DOE) + Car allowance + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Support towards further qualifications + Hybrid working Opportunity Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.

A highly reputable claims and disputes consultancy is looking to hire an Associate Delay Director to be based in Leeds. The successful candidate will likely be an existing Associate Director or Senior Consultant in Delay who has worked for a consultancy providing dispute resolution services. If this sounds like you, then this position could be a great career move. In return, you will work for a reputable consultancy with a highly experienced senior management team where you can expect to be involved in claims, disputes (largely adjudications) and expert witness work. In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of unique clients, including main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations. Responsibilities and Duties As an Associate Director, you will report directly to the Managing Director and provide support to senior management on more complex disputes work, as well as being charged with running your own assignments with clients relating to claims on live projects. You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role: Collaborate with the Delay Analysts at to offer support on disputed and time-related issues. Reviewing construction programmes and offering guidance on them. Helping clients avoid conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel. Providing support to clients on matters related to delay and loss. Collaborate with the commercial experts to offer support on disputed and non-controversial time-related issues. Provide timely and delay-related coaching and training to numerous clients. Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals. Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes Business Development Desired Skills and Experience Acting as a Lead Assistant to an Expert Witness. Approximately 10 years postgraduate experience in the construction industry. The chosen applicant will have prior experience working in live planning and programming roles for contracting organisations or delay analysis work at a disputes consultancy. Experience of both would be highly advantageous. Familiarity with Programmes and Programming Software. Ability to use some or all of the following software: P6, Asta Powerproject, MS Project Some formal involvement in managing or supporting in a formal dispute (adjudication, arbitration, litigation etc.) would be advantageous, but is not essential Well-presented and articulate individual with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role and communicate effectively with the client Good experience/knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT is essential Competent with Microsoft Office packages. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Qualified to degree level A Masters in Construction Law would be desirable. Candidates working towards either of these may be considered also. Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm with a focus on risk analysis and mitigation, expert witness, coaching, training, project management, commercial management, and dispute avoidance. Since its founding, the company has built a solid and expanding clientele. It is ideally situated to offer clients across the country a high calibre of service, with multiple office sites around the United Kingdom. The business is headed up by a highly respected senior management team who can provide excellent guidance and support to the successful candidate in their professional career development. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Basic Salary up to £120k (DOE) + Car allowance + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Support towards further qualifications + Hybrid working Opportunity Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) Associate Director - Delay Analysis Sheffield, South Yorkshire - Up to £120k DOE and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.

A highly reputable claims and disputes consultancy based in Sheffield, Yorkshire is looking to hire a Associate Delay Director. There is also an exciting opportunity for the Associate Director to open an office in an agreeable strategic location such as Birmingham, Leeds, London and Manchester. The successful candidate will likely be an existing Associate Director or Senior Consultant in Delay who has worked for a consultancy providing dispute resolution services. If this sounds like you, then this position could be a great career move. In return, you will work for a reputable consultancy with a highly experienced senior management team where you can expect to be involved in claims, disputes (largely adjudications) and expert witness work. In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of unique clients, including main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations. Responsibilities and Duties As an Associate Director, you will report directly to the Managing Director and provide support to senior management on more complex disputes work, as well as being charged with running your own assignments with clients relating to claims on live projects. You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role: Collaborate with the Delay Analysts at to offer support on disputed and time-related issues. Reviewing construction programmes and offering guidance on them. Helping clients avoid conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel. Providing support to clients on matters related to delay and loss. Collaborate with the commercial experts to offer support on disputed and non-controversial time-related issues. Provide timely and delay-related coaching and training to numerous clients. Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals. Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes Business Development Desired Skills and Experience Acting as a Lead Assistant to an Expert Witness. Approximately 10 years postgraduate experience in the construction industry. The chosen applicant will have prior experience working in live planning and programming roles for contracting organisations or delay analysis work at a disputes consultancy. Experience of both would be highly advantageous. Familiarity with Programmes and Programming Software. Ability to use some or all of the following software: P6, Asta Powerproject, MS Project Some formal involvement in managing or supporting in a formal dispute (adjudication, arbitration, litigation etc.) would be advantageous, but is not essential Well-presented and articulate individual with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role and communicate effectively with the client Good experience/knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT is essential Competent with Microsoft Office packages. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Qualified to degree level A Masters in Construction Law would be desirable. Candidates working towards either of these may be considered also. Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm with a focus on risk analysis and mitigation, expert witness, coaching, training, project management, commercial management, and dispute avoidance. Since its founding, the company has built a solid and expanding clientele. It is ideally situated to offer clients across the country a high calibre of service, with multiple office sites around the United Kingdom. The business is headed up by a highly respected senior management team who can provide excellent guidance and support to the successful candidate in their professional career development. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Basic Salary up to £120k (DOE) + Car allowance + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Support towards further qualifications + Hybrid working Opportunity Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) Senior Consultant - Delay Sheffield, South Yorkshire - Up to GBP£100k DOE Associate Director Delay Analysis Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong - to HK$1.2M plus benefits Delay Senior Associate Perth, Western Australia - Negotiable DOE Recommend this job to a friend and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.

A highly reputable claims and disputes consultancy based in Sheffield, Yorkshire, is looking to hire a Senior Delay Consultant. The successful candidate will likely be an existing Delay Analyst who has worked for a consultancy providing dispute resolution services. Alternatively, this role would also suit a construction professional from a contracting background, who has had some exposure to claims and disputes work within their role and is now interested in joining a specialist claims and disputes consultancy where they can develop their skills and career within the claims and disputes sector. If this sounds like you, then this position could be a great career move. In return, you will work for a reputable consultancy with a highly experienced senior management team, where you can expect to be involved in claims, disputes (largely adjudications), and expert witness work going forward. This role offers exposure to a wide variety of assignments across multiple sectors, working with diverse clients including main contractors, sub-contractors, and client organizations. Responsibilities and Duties As a Senior Delay Consultant, you will report directly to the Managing Director and support senior management on complex disputes, as well as managing your own client assignments related to claims on live projects. You will be expected to: Support Delay Analysts on disputed and time-related issues. Review construction programmes and provide guidance. Help clients avoid conflicts with expert, commercially focused advice. Support clients on delay and loss matters. Collaborate with commercial experts on time-related issues. Provide delay-related coaching and training to clients. Prepare reports and represent clients in tribunals. Work with solicitors in construction disputes. Engage in Business Development activities. Desired Skills and Experience Approximately 10 years of postgraduate experience in the construction industry. Experience in live planning and programming roles or delay analysis at a disputes consultancy; experience in both is advantageous. Familiarity with programmes and scheduling software. Proficiency in P6, Asta Powerproject, MS Project. Experience in managing or supporting formal disputes (advantageous but not essential). Excellent communication skills and client-facing experience. Knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT. Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree qualification; a Masters in Construction Law is desirable. Candidates working towards these qualifications may also be considered. Employing Company Overview and Profile The company is a multidisciplinary construction consulting firm specializing in risk analysis, expert witness, training, project and commercial management, and dispute avoidance. It has a growing client base across the UK, supported by multiple offices and a respected senior management team committed to professional development. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Salary up to £90k (DOE), plus car allowance, pension, discretionary bonus, support for further qualifications, and hybrid working options. Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position. Contact: (Office hours 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday) Get a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful placements.

One of the most exciting and rapidly growing quantum and delay expert witness consultancies is seeking to hire an Associate Director for their Delay division, to be based out of their Lancashire office. Just north of Manchester. The client is looking for experienced delay analysts who have acted in managerial roles on formal disputes proceedings, either as lead experts or lead assistant to the expert. The successful candidate will likely already have a network and reputation with lawyers and solicitors in the UK and be looking for greater opportunities to lead disputes, or perhaps work on larger disputes. Due to the growth of the business, progression from Associate Director to Director will be supported and you will be given opportunities to lead disputes and grow your reputation within the legal sector, making this an intriguing role for any candidates who feel they are not progressing adequately with their current employer, who have hit the proverbial 'glass ceiling'. Whilst being based out of the Lancashire office, you will work on disputes for domestic and international projects. The client offers a variety of advisory and expert services to help their client base understand their true position when it comes to their contract and can support them through dispute proceedings. Responsibilities and Duties This is a managerial role within the delay division of the business, and you will work closely with the Managing Director and Directors within the business to provide advisory and expert services to their client base. Your day-to-day role will include: Managing assignments with clients, ranging from advisory services through to formal dispute proceedings, including adjudication, arbitration and litigation Providing strategic legal and contractual advice to clients relating to delay issues Writing of expert reports and contractual letters Identifying and setting out clear instructions and strategy to a small team of staff on the various forms of analysis and techniques to use in relation to disputes Training and development of junior staff Working closely with external legal teams and client management Supporting a Delay expert witness with delay analysis and writing sections of the expert reports Business generation Desired Skills and Experience Significant prior experience of managing disputes and advising clients and external legal teams on strategy. Written expert reports or sections of expert reports for adjudication, arbitration and/or litigation. A strong network of clients and legal professionals A strong background in an engineering, project management and/or planning background with a good knowledge of how projects are constructed The ability to manage teams of staff on one or more dispute assignments Familiar with various methods of delay analysis Excellent analytical skills, and the ability to forensically review large quantities of data relating to disputes. Strong IT skills. Particularly on MS Excel and MS Word. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree qualified in a relevant construction subject Masters in Construction Law or a similar qualification is desired Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is a rapidly expanding specialist disputes consultancy, offering quantum, delay and technical expertise to clients in the global construction market. They can offer successful candidates a fantastic career in construction disputes, working alongside some of the most reputable experts in the UK. You will gain exposure to an enviable variety of disputes related work on projects all around the World, whilst being based in their Lancashire office. The company have fully embraced flexible working and much of this role can be carried out remotely, however candidates (particularly at this level) must be willing to do regular days in the office to help their learning and development. Therefore, candidates living roughly in a 1-2 hour radius of the office are desired. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Circa £70k - £100k Basic Salary + Lucrative bonus scheme + other Benefits Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday) London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK Associate Delay Analyst Central London - £45k - £55k + up to 30% annual bonus Delay Analyst Manager Central London - £70k - £100k + up to 30% annual bonus Senior Associate Delay Analyst Central London - £60k - £85k + up to 30% annual bonus Recommend this job to a friend and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.

A new Associate Director Delay job vacancy in the construction sector to join a large multidisciplinary construction consultancy based in their Manchester office (hybrid-working). The client in question can offer the opportunity to work on domestic and international projects and disputes, as well as offering industry leading training & support which will enhance and develop your delay analysis skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Associate Director or premium Senior Consultant or Managing Consultant with Delay Analysis and Forensic Planning experience to further develop their career as a manager, work winner and progress towards becoming a delay expert themselves. One of the key selling points to this role is the variety of projects and disputes that you will be exposed to. The client's brand and reputation help to consistently secure work on some of the largest and high-profile projects and disputes in the UK and Internationally. The suitable candidate would be an experienced Delay Senior Consultant or already working as an Associate Director with delay and forensic planning specialism. You will have responsibility for managing a team of Delay Analysts on a number of complex and concurrent projects and will be ready to progress your career by growing your team, work winning and delivering and progress towards delay expert status. What's in it for you? Impactful Work: Make a difference by helping clients resolve high-stakes disputes and navigate complex challenges. The client in question can offer the opportunity to work on high-value and high-profile domestic and international projects and disputes. Career Advancement: Grow your expertise in a niche area of the construction industry, with opportunities for ongoing professional development. You will be supported by industry-leading Who's Who Legal Experts, offering a crystal clear path to becoming an expert in your own right. Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and mutual support. Responsibilities and Duties Working as Associate Director of Forensic Planning in the Manchester office, you will be acting in a "number 2" capacity reporting to a recognised delay expert and will have the responsibility to: Manage a team of delay analysts working on several cases. Contribute sections to expert report writing. Eventually work towards writing your own expert reports. Provide specialist delay and forensic advice to external clients. Support provision of specialist expert advice on all alternative dispute resolution subject areas Be able to use previous experience of testifying and related preparatory work to grow your gravitas and reputation to secure further opportunities to testify. Deliver expert delay and forensic planning services in line with client briefs. Able to network and win work and to develop relationships with both construction industry solicitors and influential contacts within construction building and civil engineering contractors. Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root cause of those elements in distress Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed project or major programmes in line with Client outcomes. Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Client claims and/or disputes, providing strategic advice on (i) proceeding; and or (ii) amending the basis of claim. Keeping up with the developments within own technical area of expertise. Provide effective stakeholder management with the Client and at all levels of the supply-chain, chairing meetings with the Client and other advisors as necessary. Happy to coach and train your delay analysis team and encourage their professional progression. Acting as an ambassador championing the Contract Services delivered by the consultancy in the industry. Desired Skills and Experience Around 10+ years of experience within delay, planning and related construction and engineering industry experience. Will have had significant recent exposure to delay related work at both a hands on and managerial level, having recently worked or currently working in a Senior Delay role or equivalent. Significant exposure of managing programmes, using planning software and delay analysis techniques. Strong working knowledge of using common planning software's such as Primavera and Asta PowerProject, TILOS, CEMAR, Excel. Have managed a team of delay analysts working on a number of concurrent cases Experience of contributing sections to expert report writing Have worked towards or are ready to work towards writing your own expert reports. Had experience of providing specialist delay and forensic advice to external clients Ideally have had experience of being appointed as an Expert. Have had extensive experience of delivering expert delay and forensic planning services to satisfied clients. Experience in developing and pursuing claims up or down the supply-chain. Experienced in coaching and training a delay analysis team and encouraging their professional progression. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree level education in a construction related field or similar equivalent qualification is desired. MCIArb or FCIArb are seen as advantageous. Relevant MSc in engineering and/ or Construction Law and Disputes LLM is desirable. Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies with multiple offices throughout the UK. They provide a variety of advisory services to their clients in relation to claims and contractual issues, formal disputes such as adjudications and expert witness services. They are growing fast and are willing to invest and support candidates with training and professional progression. They can offer excellent career prospects for candidates wanting to dedicate their career to claims and disputes related work. You will receive regular performance and pay reviews and be supported to achieve relevant professional memberships and higher qualifications, such as an MSc in Construction Law. A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Competitive salary up to £115k (DOE) Annual bonus 35 days holiday inclusive of 8 Bank holidays. Pension scheme with the employer matching contributions up to 8% Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) Associate Director - Delay Analysis Sheffield, South Yorkshire - Up to £120k DOE and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.

A new Associate Director Delay job vacancy in the construction sector to join a large multidisciplinary construction consultancy based in their Edinburgh office (hybrid-working). The client in question can offer the opportunity to work on domestic and international projects and disputes, as well as offering industry leading training & support which will enhance and develop your delay analysis skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Associate Director or premium Senior Consultant or Managing Consultant with Delay Analysis and Forensic Planning experience to further develop their career as a manager, work winner and progress towards becoming a delay expert themselves. One of the key selling points to this role is the variety of projects and disputes that you will be exposed to. The client's brand and reputation help to consistently secure work on some of the largest and high-profile projects and disputes in the UK and Internationally. The suitable candidate would be an experienced Delay Senior Consultant or already working as an Associate Director with delay and forensic planning specialism. You will have responsibility for managing a team of Delay Analysts on a number of complex and concurrent projects and will be ready to progress your career by growing your team, work winning and delivering and progress towards delay expert status. What's in it for you? Impactful Work: Make a difference by helping clients resolve high-stakes disputes and navigate complex challenges. The client in question can offer the opportunity to work on high-value and high-profile domestic and international projects and disputes. Career Advancement: Grow your expertise in a niche area of the construction industry, with opportunities for ongoing professional development. You will be supported by industry-leading Who's Who Legal Experts, offering a crystal clear path to becoming an expert in your own right. Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and mutual support. Responsibilities and Duties Working as Associate Director of Forensic Planning in the Edinburgh office, you will be acting in a "number 2" capacity reporting to a recognised delay expert and will have the responsibility to: Manage a team of delay analysts working on several cases. Contribute sections to expert report writing. Eventually work towards writing your own expert reports. Provide specialist delay and forensic advice to external clients. Support provision of specialist expert advice on all alternative dispute resolution subject areas Be able to use previous experience of testifying and related preparatory work to grow your gravitas and reputation to secure further opportunities to testify. Deliver expert delay and forensic planning services in line with client briefs. Able to network and win work and to develop relationships with both construction industry solicitors and influential contacts within construction building and civil engineering contractors. Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root cause of those elements in distress Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed project or major programmes in line with Client outcomes. Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Client claims and/or disputes, providing strategic advice on (i) proceeding; and or (ii) amending the basis of claim. Keeping up with the developments within own technical area of expertise. Provide effective stakeholder management with the Client and at all levels of the supply-chain, chairing meetings with the Client and other advisors as necessary. Happy to coach and train your delay analysis team and encourage their professional progression. Acting as an ambassador championing the Contract Services delivered by the consultancy in the industry. Desired Skills and Experience Around 10+ years of experience within delay, planning and related construction and engineering industry experience. Will have had significant recent exposure to delay related work at both a hands on and managerial level, having recently worked or currently working in a Senior Delay role or equivalent. Significant exposure of managing programmes, using planning software and delay analysis techniques. Strong working knowledge of using common planning software's such as Primavera and Asta PowerProject, TILOS, CEMAR, Excel. Have managed a team of delay analysts working on a number of concurrent cases Experience of contributing sections to expert report writing Have worked towards or are ready to work towards writing your own expert reports. Had experience of providing specialist delay and forensic advice to external clients Ideally have had experience of being appointed as an Expert. Have had extensive experience of delivering expert delay and forensic planning services to satisfied clients. Experience in developing and pursuing claims up or down the supply-chain. Experienced in coaching and training a delay analysis team and encouraging their professional progression. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree level education in a construction related field or similar equivalent qualification is desired. MCIArb or FCIArb are seen as advantageous. Relevant MSc in engineering and/ or Construction Law and Disputes LLM is desirable. Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies with multiple offices throughout the UK. They provide a variety of advisory services to their clients in relation to claims and contractual issues, formal disputes such as adjudications and expert witness services. They are growing fast and are willing to invest and support candidates with training and professional progression. They can offer excellent career prospects for candidates wanting to dedicate their career to claims and disputes related work. You will receive regular performance and pay reviews and be supported to achieve relevant professional memberships and higher qualifications, such as an MSc in Construction Law. A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Competitive salary up to £115k (DOE) Annual bonus 35 days holiday inclusive of 8 Bank holidays. Pension scheme with the employer matching contributions up to 8% Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) Associate Director - Delay Analysis Sheffield, South Yorkshire - Up to £120k DOE and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.

Associate Director Forensic Planning job vacancy in the construction sector to join a large multidisciplinary construction consultancy based in their London office. The client in question can offer the opportunity to work on domestic and international projects and disputes, as well as offering industry leading training & support which will enhance and develop your delay analysis skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Associate Director or premium Senior Consultant or Managing Consultant with Delay Analysis and Forensic Planning experience to further develop their career as a manager, work winner and progress towards becoming a delay expert themselves. The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies in the UK. They have a large claims and disputes division within their business which comprises of circa 75 members of staff operating from 6 offices around the UK. One of the key selling points to this role is the variety of projects and disputes that you will be exposed to. The client's brand and reputation help to consistently secure work on some of the largest and high-profile projects and disputes in the UK and Internationally. The suitable candidate would be an experienced Delay Senior Consultant or already working as an Associate Director with delay and forensic planning specialism. You will have responsibility for managing a team of Delay Analysts on a number of complex and concurrent projects and will be ready to progress your career by growing your team, work winning and delivering and progress towards delay expert status. Responsibilities and Duties Working as Associate Director of Forensic Planning in the London office, you will be acting in a "number 2" capacity reporting to a recognised delay expert and will have the responsibility to: Manage a team of delay analysts working on several cases. Contribute sections to expert report writing. Work towards writing your own expert reports. Provide specialist delay and forensic advice to external clients. Support provision of specialist expert advice on all alternative dispute resolution subject areas Act as an appointed Expert on selected commissions when requested to do so. Be able to use previous experience of testifying and related preparatory work to grow your gravitas and reputation to secure further opportunities to testify. Deliver expert delay and forensic planning services in line with client briefs. Able to network and win work and to develop relationships with both construction industry solicitors and influential contacts within construction building and civil engineering contractors. Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root cause of those elements in distress Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed project or major programmes in line with Client outcomes. Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Client claims and/or disputes, providing strategic advice on (i) proceeding; and or (ii) amending the basis of claim. Keeping up with the developments within own technical area of expertise. Provide effective stakeholder management with the Client and at all levels of the supply-chain, chairing meetings with the Client and other advisors as necessary. Happy to coach and train your delay analysis team and encourage their professional progression. Acting as an ambassador championing the Contract Services delivered by the consultancy in the industry. Desired Skills and Experience Around 15 years of experience within delay, planning and related construction and engineering industry experience. Will have had significant recent exposure to delay related work at both a hands on and managerial level, having recently worked or currently working in a Delay Analyst and Senior Delay Consultant role or equivalent. Significant exposure of managing programmes, using planning software and delay analysis techniques. Strong working knowledge of using common planning software's such as Primavera and Asta PowerProject, TILOS, CEMAR, Excel. Have managed a team of delay analysts working on a number of concurrent cases Experience of contributing sections to expert report writing Have worked towards or are ready to work towards writing your own expert reports. Had experience of providing specialist delay and forensic advice to external clients Ideally have had experience of being appointed as an Expert. Have had extensive experience of delivering expert delay and forensic planning services to satisfied clients. Experience in developing and pursuing claims up or down the supply-chain. Have proven work winning ability and experience. Have built up a profile with both construction industry solicitors and influential contacts within construction building and civil engineering contractors. Experienced in coaching and training a delay analysis team and encouraging their professional progression. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree level education in a construction related field orsimilar equivalent qualification is desired. MCIArb or FCIArb are seen as advantageous. Relevant MSc in engineering and/ or Construction Law and Disputes LLM is desirable. Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies with multiple offices throughout the UK. They provide a variety of advisory services to their clients in relation to claims and contractual issues, formal disputes such as adjudications and expert witness services. They are growing fast and are willing to invest and support candidates with training and professional progression. They can offer excellent career prospects for candidates wanting to dedicate their career to claims and disputes related work. You will receive regular performance and pay reviews and be supported to achieve relevant professional memberships and higher qualifications, such as an MSc in Construction Law. A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Competitive salary up to £90k (DOE) 33 days holiday inclusive of 8 Bank holidays. Pension scheme with the employer matching contributions up to 5% Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.

Ref MAX10408 Consultant Nilam Modhwadia Region North and Scotland Location Warrington, Cheshire Up to £85k DOE Job Posted 22/02/2025 Type Permanent Status Live: Interviewing now A well-respected claims and disputes consultancy based in Warrington is looking to hire a Senior Consultant- Commercial & Quantum. The successful candidate will likely come from a main contracting Quantity Surveying background who has had some exposure to claims or a Claims/Disputes Consultant who has worked for a consultancy providing dispute resolution services. If this sounds like you, then this position could be a great career move. In return, you will work for a reputable consultancy with a highly experienced senior management team where you can expect to be involved in claims, disputes (largely adjudications) and expert witness work. In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of well-known clients, including tier one main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations. Responsibilities and Duties As a Senior Consultant you will work with the wider team to support clients relating to claims on live projects. You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role: Examining and advising on construction contracts. Helping clients (or internal colleagues) prevent conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel. Assisting the expert in writing reports Helping clients (or internal colleagues) with matters related to cost. Provide coaching and training to the many clients on commercial, contractual and temporal issues. Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals. Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes Desired Skills and Experience Previous experience working for a main contractor or a specialist subcontractor in a Quantity Surveying role. Ideally worked in a claims/disputes consultancy, although this is not essential. Experienced in providing professional construction commercial and contractual advice. Strong knowledge and understanding of typical Quantity Surveying duties including managing variations and changes. Formal involvement in managing or supporting in a formal dispute (adjudication, arbitration, litigation etc.) would be advantageous. Well-presented and articulate individual with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role and communicate effectively with the client Good experience/knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT is essential Competent with Microsoft Office packages. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Qualified to degree level or similar equivalent is desired Membership to a professional body such as the RICS or similar equivalent OR having studied a Masters in Construction Law would be desirable. Candidates working towards either of these may be considered also. Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm with a focus on risk analysis and mitigation, expert witness, coaching, training, project management, commercial management, and dispute avoidance. Since its founding, the company has built a solid and expanding clientele. It is ideally situated to offer clients across the country a high calibre of service, with multiple office sites around the United Kingdom. The business is headed up by a highly respected senior management team who can provide excellent guidance and support to the successful candidate in their professional career development. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Basic Salary up to £85k (DOE) + Car allowance + Pension + Life Assurance + Private Healthcare + Medical Insurance + Discretionary Bonus + Support towards further qualifications + Hybrid working Opportunity Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.

A highly reputable claims and disputes consultancy based in Sheffield, Yorkshire is looking to hire a Senior Delay Consultant. The successful candidate will likely be an existing Delay Analyst who has worked for a consultancy providing dispute resolution services. Alternatively, this role would also suit a construction professional from a contracting background, who has had some exposure to claims and disputes work within their role. and is now interested in joining a specialist claims and disputes consultancy where they can develop their skills and career within the claims and disputes sector. If this sounds like you, then this position could be a great career move. In return, you will work for a reputable consultancy with a highly experienced senior management team where you can expect to be involved in claims, disputes (largely adjudications) and expert witness work going forward. In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of unique clients, including main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations. Responsibilities and Duties As a Senior Delay Consultant you will report directly to the Managing Director and provide support to senior management on more complex disputes work, as well as being charged with running your own assignments with clients relating to claims on live projects. You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role. However, some you will be expected to carry out independently, whilst others in a more supporting role to a senior manager: Collaborate with the Delay Analysts at to offer support on disputed and time-related issues. Reviewing construction programmes and offering guidance on them. Helping clients avoid conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel. Providing support to clients on matters related to delay and loss. Collaborate with the commercial experts to offer support on disputed and non-controversial time-related issues. Provide timely and delay-related coaching and training to numerous clients. Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals. Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes Business Development Desired Skills and Experience Approximately 10 years postgraduate experience in the construction industry. The chosen applicant will have prior experience working in live planning and programming roles for contracting organisations or delay analysis work at a disputes consultancy. Experience of both would be highly advantageous. Familiarity with Programmes and Programming Software. Ability to use some or all of the following software: P6, Asta Powerproject, MS Project Some formal involvement in managing or supporting in a formal dispute (adjudication, arbitration, litigation etc.) would be advantageous, but is not essential Well-presented and articulate individual with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role and communicate effectively with the client Good experience/knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT is essential Competent with Microsoft Office packages. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Qualified to degree level A Masters in Construction Law would be desirable. Candidates working towards either of these may be considered also. Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm with a focus on risk analysis and mitigation, expert witness, coaching, training, project management, commercial management, and dispute avoidance. Since its founding, the company has built a solid and expanding clientele. It is ideally situated to offer clients across the country a high calibre of service, with multiple office sites around the United Kingdom. The business is headed up by a highly respected senior management team who can provide excellent guidance and support to the successful candidate in their professional career development. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Basic Salary up to £100k (DOE) + Car allowance + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Support towards further qualifications + Hybrid working Opportunity Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.

The Team We are an award winning global consultancy and have been named Building's Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022 and 2021. We are at the forefront of the industry, priding ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable projects. Sustainability runs through everything we do at Cundall, and our people are empowered to drive change and decarbonise the built environment. By the end of this decade, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal to only work on projects that meet our zero carbon design criteria, a commitment we have called our Zero Carbon Design 2030 goal. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability and thrive in designing energy efficient buildings and communities. Our Legal team's mission is to play a key role in ensuring Cundall continues to grow as an internationally renowned and respected engineering consultancy, by providing legal advice and support across all locations in relation to risk, contracts, insurance, and other areas of legal impact. The Role We are looking for a talented and dedicated lawyer as either a Solicitor or Associate level to join our in-house team, to review and manage the contractual arrangements of our global projects. This represents a rare opportunity for a lawyer to take on or further a career in an "in-house" role, in a creative, interesting, and evolving business. Working with the global business, you will take responsibility for the review of contracts and contractual arrangements, the production of advice, and undertaking contractual negotiations in relation to the same. In addition, you will be required to give advice and support in line with the implementation of Cundall's legal risk management policies and where appropriate report to Cundall's Regional Management Boards. You will also take responsibility for other contractual advice such as the validity or otherwise of requests for assignments of Cundall's appointments or for additional collateral warranties / third party rights / novation agreements / letters of reliance. You may also be expected to undertakeclaims administration, debt recovery work and ad hoc miscellaneous legal advice. The Skills We are looking for a qualified solicitor with circa 4 years PQE and relevant practical experience but all applicants with suitable experience are welcome to apply. You will have utilised your analytic skills and strong attention to detail when analysing and drafting contracts and other legal documents. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in construction law and advising and negotiating on professional engineering consultancy appointments is necessary (both client bespoke and standard forms). In addition, experience in advising on areas like GDPR, IPR, commercial contracts, commercial litigation, professional indemnity insurance and building contracts is highly desirable. Job Description Your career at Cundall We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That's why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.

A highly reputable claims and disputes consultancy based in Sheffield, Yorkshire is looking to hire a Associate Delay Director. The successful candidate will likely be an existing Associate Director or Senior Consultant in Delay who has worked for a consultancy providing dispute resolution services. If this sounds like you, then this position could be a great career move. In return, you will work for a reputable consultancy with a highly experienced senior management team where you can expect to be involved in claims, disputes (largely adjudications) and expert witness work. In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of unique clients, including main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations. Responsibilities and Duties As an Associate Director, you will report directly to the Managing Director and provide support to senior management on more complex disputes work, as well as being charged with running your own assignments with clients relating to claims on live projects. You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role: Collaborate with the Delay Analysts at to offer support on disputed and time-related issues. Reviewing construction programmes and offering guidance on them. Helping clients avoid conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel. Providing support to clients on matters related to delay and loss. Collaborate with the commercial experts to offer support on disputed and non-controversial time-related issues. Provide timely and delay-related coaching and training to numerous clients. Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals. Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes Business Development Desired Skills and Experience Acting as a Lead Assistant to an Expert Witness. Approximately 10 years postgraduate experience in the construction industry. The chosen applicant will have prior experience working in live planning and programming roles for contracting organisations or delay analysis work at a disputes consultancy. Experience of both would be highly advantageous. Familiarity with Programmes and Programming Software. Ability to use some or all of the following software: P6, Asta Powerproject, MS Project Some formal involvement in managing or supporting in a formal dispute (adjudication, arbitration, litigation etc.) would be advantageous, but is not essential Well-presented and articulate individual with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role and communicate effectively with the client Good experience/knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT is essential Competent with Microsoft Office packages. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Qualified to degree level A Masters in Construction Law would be desirable. Candidates working towards either of these may be considered also. Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm with a focus on risk analysis and mitigation, expert witness, coaching, training, project management, commercial management, and dispute avoidance. Since its founding, the company has built a solid and expanding clientele. It is ideally situated to offer clients across the country a high calibre of service, with multiple office sites around the United Kingdom. The business is headed up by a highly respected senior management team who can provide excellent guidance and support to the successful candidate in their professional career development. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Basic Salary up to £120k (DOE) + Car allowance + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Support towards further qualifications + Hybrid working Opportunity Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday) and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.

One of the most exciting and rapidly growing quantum and delay expert witness consultancies is seeking to hire an Associate Director for their Delay division, to be based out of their Lancashire office. Just north of Manchester. The client is looking for experienced delay analysts who have acted in managerial roles on formal disputes proceedings, either as lead experts or lead assistant to the expert. The successful candidate will likely already have a network and reputation with lawyers and solicitors in the UK and be looking for greater opportunities to lead disputes, or perhaps work on larger disputes. Due to the growth of the business, progression from Associate Director to Director will be supported and you will be given opportunities to lead disputes and grow your reputation within the legal sector, making this an intriguing role for any candidates who feel they are not progressing adequately with their current employer, who have hit the proverbial 'glass ceiling'. Whilst being based out of the Lancashire office, you will work on disputes for domestic and international projects. The client offers a variety of advisory and expert services to help their client base understand their true position when it comes to their contract and can support them through dispute proceedings. Responsibilities and Duties This is a managerial role within the delay division of the business, and you will work closely with the Managing Director and Directors within the business to provide advisory and expert services to their client base. Your day-to-day role will include: Managing assignments with clients, ranging from advisory services through to formal dispute proceedings, including adjudication, arbitration and litigation Providing strategic legal and contractual advice to clients relating to delay issues Writing of expert reports and contractual letters Identifying and setting out clear instructions and strategy to a small team of staff on the various forms of analysis and techniques to use in relation to disputes Training and development of junior staff Working closely with external legal teams and client management Supporting a Delay expert witness with delay analysis and writing sections of the expert reports Business generation Desired Skills and Experience Significant prior experience of managing disputes and advising clients and external legal teams on strategy. Written expert reports or sections of expert reports for adjudication, arbitration and/or litigation. A strong network of clients and legal professionals A strong background in an engineering, project management and/or planning background with a good knowledge of how projects are constructed The ability to manage teams of staff on one or more dispute assignments Familiar with various methods of delay analysis Excellent analytical skills, and the ability to forensically review large quantities of data relating to disputes. Strong IT skills. Particularly on MS Excel and MS Word. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree qualified in a relevant construction subject Masters in Construction Law or a similar qualification is desired Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is a rapidly expanding specialist disputes consultancy, offering quantum, delay and technical expertise to clients in the global construction market. They can offer successful candidates a fantastic career in construction disputes, working alongside some of the most reputable experts in the UK. You will gain exposure to an enviable variety of disputes related work on projects all around the World, whilst being based in their Lancashire office. The company have fully embraced flexible working and much of this role can be carried out remotely, however candidates (particularly at this level) must be willing to do regular days in the office to help their learning and development. Therefore, candidates living roughly in a 1-2 hour radius of the office are desired. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Circa £70k - £100k Basic Salary + Lucrative bonus scheme + other Benefits Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday) London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK Associate Delay Analyst Central London - £45k - £55k + up to 30% annual bonus Delay Analyst Manager Central London - £70k - £100k + up to 30% annual bonus Senior Associate Delay Analyst Central London - £60k - £85k + up to 30% annual bonus Recommend this job to a friend and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.