Consultants - Delay Analysts

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.  Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.  

As part of the HKA Dubai team, you can expect:

A collaborative, high‑performing environment where you’ll work with specialists across the Middle East to support the continued expansion of our Construction Claims and Expert services practice.

Unrivalled exposure to senior delay experts, who’ll mentor you, challenge you, and accelerate your development as you build a career in forensic planning and disputes.

Opportunities to work on the region’s most ambitious, complex megaprojects, strengthening your technical expertise while shaping high‑profile, industry‑defining cases.

The Opportunity:

HKA is seeking talented planning and project controls professionals who are ready to transition into or further develop within the delay analysis and disputes consultancy field. Whether youre currently working for a major contractor or consultancy on large‑scale UAE/GCC projects, or you already have early exposure to forensic delay work, this role offers a pathway to building a career in expert services within a global disputes leader.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Analysing baseline programmes, schedules, progress data, and records to identify delay, disruption, and critical path movement.

• Undertaking training in recognised delay methodologies (e.g., Windows, TIA, collapsed as‑built) and applying these under expert supervision.

• Preparing technical sections for expert reports in arbitration or adjudication.

• Reviewing project documentation across infrastructure, mixed‑use, real estate, energy, and other major regional sectors.

• Supporting senior delay experts on high‑value, high‑visibility engagements.

• Drafting summaries, notes, and communications to support analysis outputs and project delivery.

• Participating in client meetings and contributing to discussions on delay issues.

• Building your network by attending regional industry, client, and thought‑leadership events.

We welcome applications from candidates with the following background:

• 3+ years’ experience in planning, project controls, or delay-related roles within a reputable contractor or consultancy.

• Hands‑on experience developing, updating, or analysing project schedules/programmes across large or complex construction projects (UAE/GCC experience advantageous).

• Solid understanding of major forms of contract and awareness of how they relate to time, delay, notices, and extension of time processes.

• Strong analytical and technical skills, with confidence using software such as Primavera P6 and other planning tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ideally with experience preparing planning narratives, delay summaries, or reporting for stakeholders.

• Ability to relay complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

• Beneficial (but not essential): exposure to delay analysis, forensic planning, claims narrative development, or dispute processes.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date.

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information. 

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.

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