Expert Delay Resolution Specialist

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Maxim Recruitment Full time

A challenging role has become available for a Senior Delay Consultant to join a reputable consultancy in their Central London office (hybrid working). This opportunity is ideal for Consultants, Delay Senior Consultants, or Senior Planning Engineers/Planners seeking progression within disputes and who can demonstrate significant delay experience on live projects/contracts.

The client offers the chance to work on domestic and international projects and disputes, as well as providing industry-leading training & support which will enhance and develop your delay analysis skills.

This role provides variety, with exposure to numerous projects and disputes. The client's brand and reputation help secure work on large and high-profile projects and disputes in the UK and internationally.

As an expert in delay resolution, you will make a real impact in the industry by helping clients navigate complex contractual challenges and resolve high-stakes disputes.

  • Impactful Work: Make a difference by helping clients resolve disputes and navigate complex challenges.
  • Career Advancement: Grow your expertise in delay analysis, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and becoming an expert in your own right.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support senior staff on projects requiring planning and delay analysis expertise.
  • Handle delay claims on live projects.
  • Support an expert witness in arbitration and litigation proceedings.
  • Critically analyse project performance, identifying root causes of elements in distress.
  • Support colleagues with project deliverables.
  • Advise clients on problematic projects, including dispute avoidance tactics and alternative resolution techniques.
  • Experience in managing programmes, using planning software and delay analysis techniques.
  • Exposure to carrying out delay analysis on formal disputes.
  • Strong working knowledge of common planning software such as Primavera, Asta PowerProject, TILOS, CEMAR, and Excel.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
  • Degree-level education in a construction-related field or similar equivalent qualification is desired.
Employing Company Overview

The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies with multiple offices throughout the UK.

They provide advisory services to clients in relation to claims and contractual issues, formal disputes, and expert witness services.

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.

Benefits Package and Incentives
  • Salary: Basic Salary in the range of £60k-75k (dependent on experience).
  • Holiday Entitlement: 33 days holiday inclusive of 8 Bank holidays.
  • Pension Scheme: Employer matching contributions up to 5%.


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