Associate, Construction Disputes & Advisory (Delay)

Associate, Construction Disputes & Advisory (Delay)

This position supports the Construction Disputes and Advisory practice - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Practice Overview

Ankura is recognised as one of the five fastest growing consulting companies with 2000 employees across 30 offices in four continents, providing a range of advisory and expert services to the private and public sector.

Our construction dispute resolution professionals provide expert advice and independent professional opinion on some of the world’s largest, most complex, and high-profile capital project disputes. Courts, corporations, and tribunals rely on us to get to the nub of the issue in any given dispute.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a delay analyst to join our Construction Disputes & Advisory Practice in Singapore. As an Associate, you will support and work alongside some of the most highly regarded industry experts in:

• Performing detailed forensic analysis of project data and schedules to determine the cause and extent of construction delays and productivity loss;
• Assisting with the preparation of expert reports for domestic and international arbitration and litigation, explaining the delay analysis performed and the results of the analyses; and
• Providing advice and strategic solutions to clients on complex challenges faced in construction projects and assisting in the preparation of reports for extension of time, loss and expense, disruption, and prolongation claims.

You will work on construction projects across a wide range of industry sectors all over the globe, including oil and gas, building, process plants, power generation, civil infrastructure, and marine projects.

Why Join Ankura

• We support and develop individuals who aspire to be an expert. You will be assigned a dedicated mentor to guide and support your professional development through on-the-job training, regular coaching, professional development courses and certifications, and our internal training platform, Ankura Academy.
• You will work within a team of world recognised leading experts in an established leading global consultancy.
• You will work in a collaborative environment, where our professionals have the freedom to innovate which promotes curiosity, learning and communication.

Requirements

• BSc or BEng in Civil or Mechanical engineering or similar from a leading university
• Have an understanding of construction processes, management, and planning. Experience of working on engineering, construction projects or in a shipbuilding environment.
• Have an understanding and passion for wanting to pursue a career in Construction Disputes.
• Experience of using Primavera or other planning / project management software.
• Fluent in English and one other language would be beneficial.
• Outstanding and effective writing skills
• Have solid analytical, investigative, reasoning and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage work tasks to meet strict deadlines.
• Be highly motivated, self-starting, curious and have a hunger to learn and develop.

Applicants should be based in Singapore and include a cover letter and a CV, identifying relevant experience and professional background which meets the role requirements. All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used exclusively for consideration for this position.