Delay Analyst - Construction Planner

Delay Analyst - Construction Consultancy

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Package

• Join a growing team of planners and delay analysts
• Work on diverse construction and engineering projects
• Competitive salary package with professional development support
• Collaborate with a dedicated team delivering positive solutions
• Opportunity for further education and professional memberships

A leading construction consultancy, is seeking a skilled Delay Analyst at either Consultant or Senior Consultant level to join their London-based team. This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of positive commercial solutions and results for a diverse range of clients across the construction industry.

Position Overview

As a Delay Analyst, you will play a crucial role in investigating project delays, preparing delay analyses, and developing programmes for construction projects. Your expertise will contribute to the consultancy's success in providing specialist support and advice to clients in project delivery, commercial management, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations of project delays
• Prepare prospective and retrospective delay analyses for construction and engineering projects
• Assimilate technical information and evidence of delays for programmes and reports
• Develop and monitor programmes for new construction projects
• Resequence existing programmes to optimise live works
• Prepare written reports for negotiation and dispute resolution processes
• Assist in the preparation or defence of extension of time claims
• Provide 'live' planning assistance independently or with client teams

Requirements

• Relevant construction degree
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a construction project planner within the UK
• Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project)
• Good working knowledge of standard forms of contract (NEC, JCT)
• Understanding of contract and law in the construction industry, particularly planning and delay
• Excellent team working skills and ability to work autonomously
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and circumstances
• Ability to manage multiple commissions
• Excellent knowledge of construction techniques
• Desirable: 5 years' experience as a construction project planner
• Desirable: Detailed understanding of delay analysis methodologies
• Desirable: Membership of an appropriate professional body
• Desirable: Build project experience, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Education, Healthcare

Company Overview

This independent construction consultancy is known for delivering specialist support and advice to a wide range of clients across all construction sectors. With a team of professional quantity surveyors, cost engineers, project managers, planners, and delay analysts, they consistently provide positive commercial solutions and results. The consultancy has a global presence and regularly works with public and private sector organisations, as well as some of the world's largest construction companies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Exposure to a variety of projects and clients
• Support for further education and professional memberships
• Collaborative and dedicated team environment focused on delivering positive outcomes for clients

You'll be part of a team that values professionalism, expertise, and dedication, working together to provide a personal and discreet service to clients.

How to Apply

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role and are eager to join a growing consultancy with an excellent reputation, please submit your CV