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Forensic Planning Specialist - Consultancy

Qatar  |  Permanent

Our Engineering consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced consultant Forensic Planning Specialist to join their team in Doha, Qatar at a large scale Infrastructure project. Successful candidates will have a proven Consultancy background as a Forensic Planning Specialist on large scale Infrastructure projects in the Qatar and the GCC. Only candidates with UPDA / MMUP Approval can be considered for this role.


This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity employed by our client.


Key Responsibilities:

  • To assist with dispute resolution and claims forensic planning matters on multiple projects, including construction scheduling, delay and disruption analysis.
  • Project based tasks to include fact-finding to detailed analysis, quantification of delay and damages, economic modelling, and strategy formation.
  • Demonstration of critical paths & consequent disruption etc.
  • Development of the master and construction schedules, liaison with works package contractors to ensure all programmes are consistent with the construction schedule.
  • Demonstration of entitlement to EoT occurring as a result of delay/ disruption/ loss of efficiency. Production rate analysis and work cycle analysis to demonstrate entitlement to EoT, drafting of claim and negotiation strategy.
  • Development of the works baseline programme using Primavera P6.
  • Other responsibilities also included defining the notification requirements under the contract for EoT and setting up a standardised system to ensure compliance.
  • Preparation in anticipation for the defences to counterclaims and advice regarding retrospective analysis for EOTs, prolongation costs, disruption, programme critiques and delay analysis critiques


Forensic Planning Specialist Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in building construction, engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • 15-20 or more years' experience working in a relevant construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls capacity
  • At least 3 years working for a recognised Engineering Consultancy / PMC business
  • UPDA / MMUP Approval is essential for the role
  • Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), MS Project, Primavera P3/P6, Suretrak
  • Ability to create an As Planned vs As Built delay analysis from start to finish
  • Experience with disputes, including arbitration or litigation required
  • Experience overseeing and work of junior level staff
  • Excellent written and verbal skills including experience drafting reports for litigation/arbitration (ability to write and conduct business in English)
  • Ability to communicate highly technical material to non-technical audience
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team
  • Flexible, creative problem-solving skills


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV and details directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review, shortlisting and selection.


Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022

Status: Filled