Forensic Claims Planner – Contract

Location: Reading
Sector: Highly Regulated Construction
Project Duration: Approximately 12–18 months remaining

We’re currently recruiting an experienced Forensic Claims Planner to support our Commercial and Planning teams on a high-profile and complex project within a highly regulated environment. This role offers a rare opportunity to work closely on the resolution of contractor time delay claims and contribute significantly to project outcomes.

Following an initial on-site familiarisation period, flexible hybrid working will be available.

The Role:

You will be seconded to the Commercial Team and work alongside the Forensic Claims Planning Manager to:

• Review and challenge contractor delay claims and compensation events

• Coach and support the supply chain to ensure consistent and high-quality claim submissions

• Conduct regular progress and delay reviews with contractors and internal teams

• Provide technical and construction expertise during claims analysis and resolution

• Use planning tools (Primavera P6) to assess delays, float erosion, critical paths, and mitigation options

• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Commercial Team during claims negotiation

What We’re Looking For:

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years in a Planning role, with at least 2 years in Claims/Delay Analysis

• Expertise in Primavera P6, preferably within an Enterprise environment

• Strong grasp of planning principles, critical path analysis, and delay assessment methodologies

• Ability to interrogate and validate construction methods, schedules, and impacts

• Hands-on experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts, particularly in relation to Time and Compensation Events

• Proven ability to engage constructively with contractors and project stakeholders

• Solid technical understanding of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project delivery

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is desirable

Industry Background:

• Experience working on complex construction projects

• Background in Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (M&E) is preferred

• Nuclear industry experience is an advantage

• SC Clearance is desirable, but not essential

Qualifications (Desirable):

• Degree or vocational qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Controls

• Claims management training or certifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body (CIArb, ACostE, APM)

Interested?

If you have a solid background in project planning and claims, and want to contribute to a nationally significant project, we’d love to hear from you.

Email: phillippa@landandsearesources.co.uk

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