Director; Delay

Director (Delay)
Riyadh, KSA
60,000 to 70,000 AED plus package We are currently assisting one of the worlds leading forensic and expert witness consultancies within construction and engineering strengthen their team in the Kingdom. This globally respected consultancy offers specialist quantum, delay and technical advisory services in the Middle East, as well as across Europe, APAC and the US.  They offer independent expert witness, forensic and advisory services, in particular specialising in complex, high value disputes, international and commercial arbitration/litigation.

The existing global team boast highly respects experts whom have testified across the globe however this remains still a business humble and loyal to its core principles, still early on its journey to become the market leader in both quality and reach.  Responsibilities Reporting to a Managing Director based in Dubai working within a specialist team as a delay and planning specialist

Supporting the workload of Delay expert witnesses. Forensic investigation of project delays.

Supporting live project work relating to project planning or distressed project advisory work.

Providing independent expert opinion on delay matters and helping clients through complex arbitrations and contentious matters

Working with the Dubai, Middle East and wider international team, including noted experts

Helping to identify the best strategy to individual claim, dispute and arbitration matters in order to assist clients

The preparation of prospective and retrospective delay analyses across various project types

Assimilation of technical information along with evidence of delays and the presentation of information in both programmes and reports.

The preparation of written reports for use in negotiation, as well as formal dispute resolution

Requirements

Suitable candidates will be looking to specialise further within delay and disruption analysis and dispute resolution, ideally with ambitions to be an expert witness

Degree and ideally also masters degree qualified in relevant construction and/or law, additional qualifications and charter ships viewed favourably and ongoing professional development supported and encouraged

Strong analytical problem-solving, and communications skills are essential

Recent experience either as a Delay Consultant or Delay Senior Consultant Ideally but not essential, experience of assisting experts in arbitration-related work. Ideally your early career will stem from a minimum five years’ experience as a construction project planner, engineer, construction or project manager.

A detailed understanding of different methods of delay analysis / SCL protocol

The ability to use planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Power project and/ or MS Project.

A good working knowledge of various standard forms of contract, including NEC and JCT & FIDICA demonstrable understanding of contract and law in particular relating to planning and delay.

Strong written and oral presentation skills.experience drafting delay-related reports or briefing documents for management or stakeholders

Ability to communicate highly technical material to a non-technical audience

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a highly successful and respected consultancy business. All applications and enquiries are treated in strict confidence. Should you need more information please contact Barry Haylett at our London office  or on  Expert Witness & Advisory Reference: BHKS
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