Strategic Delay Expert and Team Lead

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Maxim Recruitment Full time

Are you a seasoned professional with expertise in delay analysis and forensic planning? We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director to join our team at Maxim Recruitment. This role involves managing a team of delay analysts, contributing sections to expert report writing, and delivering expert delay and forensic planning services.

Company Overview

Our client is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies in the UK, offering advisory services related to claims and contractual issues. They are growing fast and are committed to investing in their employees' training and professional progression.

Salary and Benefits

This role comes with a competitive salary up to £115k (dependent on experience), annual bonus, 35 days holiday inclusive of 8 Bank holidays, and a pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 8%. Our company values its employees and offers excellent career prospects for those wanting to dedicate their career to claims and disputes-related work.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to manage a team of delay analysts working on complex projects. Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a team of delay analysts
  • Contributing sections to expert report writing
  • Delivering expert delay and forensic planning services

The ideal candidate will have around 10+ years of experience in delay, planning, and related construction and engineering industry experience. Strong working knowledge of common planning software such as Primavera and Asta PowerProject, TILOS, CEMAR, and Excel is essential.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

A degree-level education in a construction-related field or similar equivalent qualification is desired. The successful candidate will be able to network and win work, develop relationships with construction industry solicitors and influential contacts within construction building and civil engineering contractors.



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