Delay Consultant

Location London
Discipline: Infrastructure and Civils
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £70000 - £95000 per annum
Contact name: Will Wiseman

Contact email: wwiseman@monroe-international.com
Job ref: BH-2236
Published: 27 days ago
Startdate: 2026-04-15
JOB PURPOSE:
Monroe are currently looking for Delay Analysts at either Consultant or Senior Consultant level.  The successful applicant will be required to work on a variety of commissions as part of a growing team of Planners and Delay Analysts.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Forensic investigation of project delays.
  • The preparation of prospective and retrospective delay analyses across a wide variety of construction and engineering projects.  This will include the assimilation of technical information along with evidence of delays and the presentation of information in both programmes and reports.
  • Preparing programmes for new construction projects and the monitoring and resequencing of existing programmes to ensure live works are completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
  • The preparation of written reports for use in negotiation, as well as formal dispute resolution processes such as mediation, adjudication and litigation; prepared as either advocate or assistant to an independent expert.
  • Preparation or defence of extension of time claims on behalf of employers, main contractors and sub-contractors.
  • Working independently or with client teams to carry out ‘live’ planning assistance.
 
The successful individual must have the following:
  • A relevant construction degree.
  • A minimum three years’ experience as a construction project planner.
  • The ability to use planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project.
  • A good working knowledge of various standard forms of contract, including NEC and JCT.
  • A degree of understanding of contract and law within the construction industry, with a particular understanding of matters relating to planning and delay.
  • Excellent team working skills along with the ability to work autonomously.
  • Strong written and oral presentation skills.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and circumstances.
  • The ability to work and organise multiple commissions.
  • An excellent knowledge of construction techniques.
 
Additionally, the following attributes are desirable:
  • Five years’ experience as a construction project planner.
  • A detailed understanding of different methods of delay analysis and the ability to apply those methodologies, both prospectively and retrospectively.
  • A proven track record of working in the dispute resolution field.
  • Membership of an appropriate professional body.