Forensic Planning Engineer

Key Responsibilities

The Forensic and Delay Analysis Engineer is responsible for investigating project delays, analyzing root causes, and preparing substantiated claims and extension of time (EOT) submissions. This role plays a key part in resolving time-related disputes and supporting legal or contractual processes on complex construction projects.

• Forensic Analysis & Delay Assessment
• Responsible for reviewing extension of impact on complex change requests and claims and where necessary prepare forensic planning and delay/disruption analysis to determine the cause and effect of specific events.
• Conduct forensic delay analysis using industry-standard methodologies.
• Data Collection & Documentation
• Collect records, schedules, daily reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence to establish cause-effect relationships.
• Prepare detailed delay and disruption reports, including narratives and substantiating documents.
• Claims & Dispute Support
• Support preparation and defense of EOT claims and variations in accordance with contract conditions.
• Work with project teams, which include planners, contracts and technical team, to pull together the correct information in preparation of claims/counter claims.
• Experience with claims consultants and exposure to formal dispute proceedings is preferred.
• Assist and advise the management of known current and future potential claims and disputes.
• Communication & Presentation
• Ability to present complex findings clearly to Management, clients, and consultants.
  
  

• BSc Degree in engineering, PMP certification is preferred
• 8-12 years in depth experience in delay analysis methodologies and application, handled large scale projects.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to present complex findings clearly.
• Training or experience in contract law or construction claims is preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software, Primavera P6 and advanced Excel, (Power BI preferred).
• Proficiency in English language (writing and speaking)