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Forensic Claims Planner
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Forensic Claims Planner
Location: Reading
Contract Duration: Estimated 13 months
IR35 Status: To be determined
Introduction: Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forensic Claims Planner to work as part of the planning team but seconded to support the commercial team and Forensic Claims planning manager in the assessment of contractor time delay claims. The role is initially site based whilst familiarisation takes place with the scope and scale of the project but will then be suitable for remote working interspaced with periods at site on a hybrid basis.
You will require 'Right to Work' in UK, unfortunately no sponsorship will be available for this role.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The project is within a highly regulated industry and has a remaining programme duration of c.12 to 18 months.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To interrogate and challenge individual Compensation Events for loss of time
To coach the supply chain in conjunction with the Claims Planning Manager to work to a consistent process.
Interface directly with Supply Chain and undertake regular physical review & challenge of claims
Interface with the Project & Supply Commercial Teams during claims discussions & negotiations
Application of technical and construction knowledge to challenge loss of time assessments
Establishment of accurate and up-to-date programme metrics to define the status of projects across the portfolio
Work closely with the Project Manager and Commercial Teams and attend site / Teams based meetings when necessary.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
An ideal opportunity for a someone having an aspiration of furthering their career in Claims based planning. Although the project is predominately Mechanical, Electrical and instrumentation related the role is suitable to all staff with a background of delivering complex Engineering, Procurement & Construction projects.
An ability to work in a partnering environment with the client
Knowledge of various methods for assessing delay and disruption
Knowledge of the core Clauses within the NEC Contracts (NEC 3 & 4), especially those relating to Time and Compensation Events.
Ability to work closely with Supply Chain / internal Project Managers and Commercial Team to review, assess & provide analysis of various compensation events with a collaborative mindset.
Previous experience in compiling and reviewing Impact Assessments for the loss of time on construction and engineering projects
Experience in the negotiation and settlement in various claims for loss of time.
Understand Planning and Construction processes and be able to challenge methods of construction & identify programme and production mitigation opportunities.
Strong knowledge and understanding of use of planning tools & techniques
Proficient with Primavera P6 in an Enterprise environment
Demonstrable previous experience of construction methods and processes
Skilled in progress interrogation and scrutiny of / challenging contractor schedules
Experience of Critical Path Analysis / late starts early starts / finishes
Understanding and interpreting Float Erosion and Critical activities
SC Clearance desirable though not essential.
Qualifications
Qualifications in M&E Engineering / Electrical, project or construction management, or equivalent vocational training and experience is desirable
Claims management qualifications desirable
Member of an appropriate professional body (CIArb, ACostE, APM etc.) is desirable but not essential
Technical Experience
5 years+ in a Planning role
Primavera P6 expert
Minimum of 2 years Claims management experience
Nuclear experience desirable
Construction and or M&E experience
Expertise in the use of MS Excel desirable but not essential.
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