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Senior Associate, Construction Delay

Secretariat
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Billable Consultants
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related discipline
  • At least five years’ post-graduate work experience, ideally in engineering & construction, within professional services
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Excellent written English
  • Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15% of the time)
  • Flexible and able to work as a member of a team
Nice to have
  • Experience using planning software such as MS Project, Asta Powerproject or Primavera
  • An understanding of the relevant industry protocols
  • Fluency in another language
  • An aptitude for communicating complex, technical matters to a non-technical audience
What the job really is

As a Senior Associate in the Construction Delay team at Secretariat, you will engage in research and data analysis to understand and quantify delays in large-scale construction projects. Your role involves reviewing technical documentation, interpreting datasets to identify trends and anomalies, and assisting in the drafting of expert reports for arbitration. Collaboration with a team of professionals in a high-stakes environment is key, as is the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure in a high-stakes environment
  • Experience in professional services is preferred but not mandatory
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