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.
Contact Detail:
First Recruitment Group Recruiting Team