Consultant - Delay Analysis

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world‑leading multi‑disciplinary expertise and experience. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.

• A supportive, collaborative environment where you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality commissions while building your technical and consulting capability.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues who will guide, mentor and help you develop the skills needed to excel in complex project environments.
• Exposure to a wide variety of client challenges, with the chance to build your professional confidence and strengthen your credibility within the industry.
• A culture that values continuous learning, encourages curiosity and provides clear pathways for long‑term development.
• A role where your contribution is recognised, your ideas matter and you can make a meaningful impact early in your consulting career.

As a consultant, you will play an important role in delivering key aspects of projects and commissions, working with guidance from senior colleagues to ensure high‑quality outcomes for clients. You will support the delivery of technical outputs, contribute to commission management tasks and build strong working relationships with client project teams.

You will grow your skills and make an impact by:

• Delivering high‑quality technical work, with appropriate guidance, across defined areas of operation.
• Supporting the execution of commission management tasks, ensuring alignment with HKA standards and contributing to commercial, quality and client outcomes.
• Taking responsibility for your development, seeking learning opportunities and expanding your technical and professional capability.
• Building effective working relationships with client team members, contributing positively to project environments.
• Contributing to business development activities, supporting bid and proposal development, attending networking events and acting as a brand ambassador through your professional conduct and client interactions.
• Experts only (where applicable):
  Assisting experts in preparing inputs for opinions and supporting technical analysis within your specialist area.

We’re looking for a motivated and responsible Consultant who brings:

• A relevant technical qualification (degree or equivalent) or a certificate of higher education.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification (or active progress towards one) is preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in the engineering and construction industry.
• Experience in a similar consulting role within the industry (preferred).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (desired).
• A responsible and proactive approach, with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within teams.
• A willingness to develop new skills, take ownership of tasks and contribute positively to client engagements.

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy. All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.