Senior Delay Consultant

Due to ambitious growth plans, a German speaking Senior Delay Analyst is required to work for a leading multi-disciplined construction consultancy, working out of their Munich, Germany office.

This position will most likely suit a candidate ideally with some experience working in a specialist Delay Analysis / Forensic Planning role for a claims consultancy or in-house for a traditional consultancy or contractor.

Project Details

Over the course of a year, candidates will likely get exposure to multiple disputes that could potentially be related to projects across a wide range of industry sectors. Whilst the regional business focusses on projects in the local area, projects can often be further afield.

Responsibilities and Duties

The successful candidate will work as part of a team of staff carrying out detailed forensic analysis of major project delays. You will be required to use critical path methodologies and scheduled analysis combined with detailed project, contract and legal research.

Specific duties may include:

• Prepare, update, monitor and audit programmes;
• Perform detailed forensic delay analysis (retrospective and prospective) on building, civil engineering and M&E projects using appropriate delay analysis techniques, critical path methodologies and cause and effect analysis;
• Draft extension of time claims, assess compensation events and assist in the preparation of expert reports;
• Support the delivery of commissions in line with client briefs;
• Actively contribute to the development and delivery of a full range of claims services across a wide client base.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Candidates must be fluent in German
• Previous exposure to delay related claims and disputes tasks
• Candidates must have a good working knowledge of performing Critical Path Analysis
• Candidates will likely come from a Planning or Engineering background
• Candidates will likely have some site based experience
• Experienced user of common Planning software’s such as ASTA, Primavera, MS Project etc
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A relevant Degree or similar equivalent qualification is desired
• Any further qualification relating to Construction Law or similar would be advantageous, as would any relevant professional memberships

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a global multi-disciplined construction consultancy with multiple regional offices throughout the UK as well as numerous overseas offices. The business carries out a range of consultancy services, however they are arguably most widely recognised for providing claims and disputes related services, including expert witness work.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

+ Pension
+ Bonus

Note: This is not an expat role. Therefore candidates will be required to finance their accommodation and living costs out of their salary