Senior Consultant - Delay

A highly reputable claims and disputes consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Consultant – Planning & Delay, based in Leeds.

The successful candidate is likely to be an experienced Delay Analyst from a consultancy environment providing dispute resolution services. Alternatively, this role will also suit a construction professional from a contracting background (planning/programming/project controls) who has had exposure to claims and disputes and is now looking to specialise within a dedicated claims and disputes consultancy.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career with a respected business and highly experienced senior leadership team. You can expect strong exposure to claims, disputes (predominantly adjudications) and expert witness support work, with clear scope to develop technically and progress longer-term.

Project Details

In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments across multiple sectors. You will support a diverse client base, including main contractors, specialist subcontractors and client organisations, working on both live project matters and formal dispute-related assignments.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Senior Consultant – Planning & Delay, you will report directly to the Managing Director. You will support senior management on complex disputes work, while also leading your own client assignments relating to delay, disruption and time-related claims on live projects.

You will be expected to provide a range of services, some independently and others in support of senior colleagues, including:

• Working alongside the wider delay team to analyse disputed time-related issues
• Reviewing construction programmes and providing clear, practical advice on programme logic, critical path and delay impacts
• Supporting clients with delay and loss matters, including strategy, record review and substantiation
• Collaborating with commercial/quantum specialists to align time and cost positions across claims and disputes
• Assisting with preparation of reports and client-ready deliverables, including adjudication support and expert witness-related work
• Contributing to meetings with clients and, where relevant, solicitors and legal teams
• Delivering coaching and training to clients on planning, delay and time-related matters
• Supporting business development activity, including helping to build client relationships and secure repeat work

Desired Skills and Experience

• Approximately 10 years’ post-graduate experience within the construction industry
• Background in live planning/programming roles for contracting organisations and/or delay analysis within a disputes consultancy (experience of both is highly advantageous)
• Strong understanding of programmes and planning principles, including critical path concepts
• Competent using planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject and/or MS Project
• Exposure to formal dispute processes (e.g. adjudication, arbitration, litigation) is beneficial but not essential
• Professional, well-presented and confident in a client-facing environment
• Strong working knowledge of standard forms of contract, particularly NEC and JCT
• Competent with Microsoft Office packages

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent)
• A Masters in Construction Law is desirable; candidates working towards further qualifications may also be considered

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy focused on risk analysis and mitigation, dispute avoidance, expert witness support, coaching and training, project management and commercial management.

Since its formation, the business has developed a strong and expanding client base and operates from multiple UK offices, enabling it to provide a high calibre of service nationwide.

The consultancy is led by a highly regarded senior management team who provide excellent guidance and support, with clear opportunities for long-term career development.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Pension
• Discretionary bonus
• Support towards further qualifications
• Hybrid working opportunity