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Job Description

Role: Senior Project Planner

Location: Port of Nigg, Scotland

Contract type: Project Staff Role

Key Responsibilities:

Review and analyse construction schedules, project records, and contracts to identify potential and actual claims. Prepare and support the development of Extension of Time (EoT) and delay/disruption claims in line with contractual provisions. Coordinate with project controls, legal, and commercial teams to develop robust claim strategies. Provide independent assessments of entitlement, liability. Maintain detailed records and documentation to support claims or defenses. Assist in the negotiation and settlement of claims with contractors and clients. Support dispute resolution processes such as mediation, adjudication, or arbitration when required. Ensure claims are aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budgets.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Law, Engineering, or related field. Master’s or legal qualification is an advantage. Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in construction claims and dispute resolution, ideally within major infrastructure programmes. Solid understanding of standard construction contracts (e.g., Mainly NEC, but FIDIC or JCT is useful). Expertise in forensic delay analysis, planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project), and quantum analysis. Strong analytical, report writing, and negotiation skills. Familiarity with relevant legal principles in construction claims and delay analysis methodologies (e.g., Time Impact Analysis, Windows Analysis).

Skills:

Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, AACE, CIArb, ICE). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving attitude.

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