Belcan Workforce Solutions is currently looking for a Forensic Claims Planner to work for one of our clients based in Filton, UK.

You will require 'Right to Work' in UK, unfortunately no sponsorship will be available for this role.

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.

The project is within a highly regulated industry and has a remaining programme duration of approximately 12 to 18 months.

Responsibilities:

Interrogate and challenge individual Compensation Events for loss of time.
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.
Apply technical and construction knowledge to challenge loss of time assessments.
Establish 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 someone aspiring to further their career in Claims-based planning. Although the project is predominantly Mechanical, Electrical, and instrumentation related, the role is suitable for all staff with a background in delivering complex Engineering, Procurement & Construction projects.

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 of 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 the 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.
Membership 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.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan