Forensics - Project And Value Preservation Senior Associates And Managers Quantum And Delay Experts

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About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.  

Our Deals practice helps organisations create, realise and protect value through mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and capital projects. We work with clients to navigate complex transactions and deliver sustainable outcomes that drive growth and resilience.  

The Forensics – Projects & Value Preservations team supports clients and legal counsel in analyzing and resolving complex disputes by assessing their financial, economic and business implications. The team works across a broad range of contentious matters, including quantum of loss and damages, valuation and accounting disputes, transaction and warranty claims, shareholder disputes, insurance and regulatory matters, and capital project delays and cost overruns. 

Important Note: This is a Pipeline Requisition for future opportunities within PwC Middle East’s Deals – Forensics – Projects & Value Preservations team. By applying, you are expressing an interest in being contacted for potential future job opportunities within this team at either the Senior Associate or Manager level. 

We are looking to expand our team with the addition of Quantum and Delay Expert Assistants, at Senior Associate and Manager levels. 

As a quantum or delay expert assistant within the Forensics – Projects & Value Preservations team, you’ll support clients and legal counsel in the analysis and resolution of complex construction, engineering and capital project disputes by assessing both financial and schedule-related impacts. 

Responsibilities include, depending on the discipline, but are not limited to: 

• Provide support to quantum and delay experts in arbitration and litigation. 
• Delivering quantum and delay analyses on major capital projects, including assessments of prolongation, disruption, acceleration, variations, termination and damages. 
• Performing critical path and delay analyses using recognised prospective and retrospective methodologies (e.g. Time Impact Analysis, As-Planned vs As-Built Windows Analysis). 
• Performing detailed quantum analysis including assessment of prolongation costs, disruption, variations, and finance and interest. 
• Analysis of project records including correspondence, progress reports, cost reports, payment applications, and cost evidence. 
• Supporting the preparation of expert witness reports, joint statements and related submissions. 
• Reviewing and interpreting contracts (including FIDIC, NEC, JCT, LOGIC and bespoke forms) to assess entitlement, risk allocation and financial and time impacts. 
• Managing day-to-day delivery of client engagements, under supervision and instruction, including planning workstreams, supervising junior team members and coordinating with legal counsel and experts. 
• Supporting clients through hearings by preparing exhibits, schedules, and providing cross-examination support. 

• Understanding construction, including practical experience on construction projects, complemented by time spent with a disputes practice. 
• 3-10 years of experience in quantum and/or delay analysis on complex construction, engineering or infrastructure projects, including dispute-related work. 
• Strong technical capability in assessing claims for delay, disruption, prolongation, variations, acceleration and associated quantum impacts 
• Experience supporting arbitration, litigation, adjudication or expert determination proceedings. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline; professional qualifications (e.g. MRICS, CIOB, PMP) are an advantage. 
• Good working knowledge of standard forms of contract, including FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke contracts. 
• Ability to communicate complex technical and financial issues clearly to clients, legal counsel and other stakeholders. 
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with experience managing workstreams and mentoring junior team members. 
• Proficiency in relevant programming and analytical tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel). 
• Professional fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage. 
• Willingness to travel regionally as required. 

At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level. You’ll demonstrate agility, curiosity, and inclusive leadership, ensuring we create sustained outcomes for our clients and communities.  

We offer a dynamic environment where you’ll work on impactful projects that shape industries and communities. You’ll benefit from continuous learning, digital upskilling, and career development opportunities. Our inclusive culture prioritises well-being, flexibility, and rewards your contributions through competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more about Life at PwC Middle East.  

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