Job Description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Forensic Planner to be engaged on a contract basis, based in Reading.

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. The role is initially site based whilst familiarisation takes place with the scope and scale of the project but will then be suitable for remote working interspaced with periods at site on a hybrid basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To interrogate and challenge individual Compensation Events for loss of time
• 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
• Application of technical and construction knowledge to challenge loss of time assessments
• Establishment of accurate and up-to-date programme metrics to define the status of projects across the portfolio
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Commercial Teams and attend site / Teams based meetings when necessary.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

An ideal opportunity for a someone having an aspiration of furthering their career in Claims based planning. 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.

• An ability to work in a partnering environment with the client
• Knowledge of various methods for assessing delay and disruption
• 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.
• Understand Planning and Construction processes and be able to challenge methods of construction & identify programme and production mitigation opportunities.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of use of planning tools & techniques
• Proficient with Primavera P6 in an Enterprise environment
• Demonstrable previous experience of construction methods and processes
• Skilled in progress interrogation and scrutiny of / challenging contractor schedules
• 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.

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