Forensic Claims Planner

Our client is looking to recruit a Forensic Claims Planner for a contract in the Reading area.

Forensic Claims Planner

Reading Area

12-18 Month Contract

Initially site based but more flexible once settled in

IR35 to be determined

POSITION SUMMARY:

Work as part of the planning team but seconded to support the commercial team and Forensic Claims planning manager in the assessment of contractor time delay claims.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To coach the supply chain in conjunction with the Claims Planning Manager to work to a consistent process.
• Interface directly with Supply Chain and undertake regular physical review & challenge of claims
• Interface with the Project & Supply Commercial Teams during claims discussions & negotiations

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Although the project is predominately Mechanical, Electrical and instrumentation related the role is suitable to all staff with a background of delivering complex Engineering, Procurement & Construction projects.

• Knowledge of the core Clauses within the NEC Contracts (NEC 3 & 4), especially those relating to Time and Compensation Events.
• Ability to work closely with Supply Chain / internal Project Managers and Commercial Team to review, assess & provide analysis of various compensation events with a collaborative mindset.
• Previous experience in compiling and reviewing Impact Assessments for the loss of time on construction and engineering projects
• Experience in the negotiation and settlement in various claims for loss of time.
• Demonstrable previous experience of construction methods and processes
• Experience of Critical Path Analysis / late starts early starts / finishes
• Understanding and interpreting Float Erosion and Critical activities

Qualifications

• Qualifications in M&E Engineering / Electrical, project or construction management, or equivalent vocational training and experience is desirable
• Claims management qualifications desirable
• Member of an appropriate professional body (CIArb, ACostE, APM etc.) is desirable but not essential

Technical Experience

• 5 years+ in a Planning role
• Primavera P6 expert
• Minimum of 2 years Claims management experience
• Nuclear experience desirable
• Construction and or M&E experience
• Expertise in the use of MS Excel desirable but not essential.