Senior Associate, Construction Delay
LocationLondon, United Kingdom, London, England, United Kingdom
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentBillable Consultants
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedSep 3, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related discipline
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent written English
An aptitude for communicating complex, technical matters to a non-technical audience
Flexible and able to work as a member of a team
At least five years' post-graduate work experience, ideally in engineering & construction, within professional services would be an advantage
Experience using planning software such as MS Project, Asta Powerproject or Primavera is an advantage
An understanding of the relevant industry protocols is preferred
Fluency in another language is preferred
Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15% of the time but may vary)
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
MS Project
Asta Powerproject
Primavera
Chart Your Journey at Secretariat
From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.
ABOUT THE FIRM
Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.
When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.
Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.
Make your impact at Secretariat.
About the role
ABOUT OUR CONSTRUCTION DELAY TEAM
When it comes to understanding the details that have an impact on costly and disruptive construction delays, we have built a reputation that stands above all with decades of experience as engineers, project managers, architects, schedulers, and accountants. Our team is trusted for their sophisticated delay analysis involved in the biggest projects developed around the world, including notable buildings, infrastructure, power & utilities, and oil & gas works.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
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Research and fact-finding
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Reviewing technical and non-technical documentation (construction schedules, engineering drawings, reports, correspondence, weather data, etc.).
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Data analysis
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Interpreting large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and ultimately the potential causes of cost and schedule overruns.
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Quantification
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Applying analytical methods to quantify the delays in largescale construction projects
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Assisting with the drafting of expert reports for use in arbitration.
Requirements
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s or master’s degree engineering or a related discipline.
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At least five years’ post-graduate work experience, ideally in engineering & construction, within professional services would be an advantage.
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Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience using planning software such as MS Project, Asta Powerproject or Primavera is an advantage.
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Excellent written English.
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An understanding of the relevant industry protocols is preferred.
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Fluency in another language is preferred.
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An aptitude for communicating complex, technical matters to a non-technical audience.
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Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15% of the time but may vary).
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Flexible and able to work as a member of a team
A rewarding career above all
There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.
Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.
Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.
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