Construction Dispute Professional

Job Description

Construction Dispute Professional

The PwC Capital Project Services team sits within the Forensic Services department of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

All implementors of major capital projects face risks in the course of their business. This team helps clients with business problems resulting from such risks that lead to dispute.

Requirements

The successful applicant will be a chartered engineer (MICE or equivalent) and will be able to demonstrate personal achievement in a blue-chip capital project environment.

Experience as an engineer/project manager in the mechanical and electrical, energy or oil and gas industry would be an advantage.

As well as good practical work experience gained possibly with a large contractor or consultancy, candidates will have knowledge of:

- consulting with clients in a capital projects environment
- project management
- construction methods/techniques
- design management and co-ordination
- estimating and financial management (preparing cost and value reports, cost forecasts)
- contractual arrangements
- approaches for valuation and assessment of claims
- experience of using critical path planning software (Primavera P3 or MS Project)
Additional experience that would be very relevant includes

- knowledge of construction law
- exposure to dispute resolution (formal - arbitration and/or litigation)
- experience with a contractor managing subcontractors (negotiation of subcontracts and finalising final accounts)
Responsibilities

The successful applicant for this role will work in multi-disciplinary teams undertaking client work that includes, for example,

- assisting clients to improve their processes, reporting and risk management in connection with capital projects
- review of capital projects in progress and report on time, cost and risk issues to project owners and stakeholders
- delay and disruption analysis
- fraud investigation
- due diligence of construction projects
- evaluation of rebuild costs as part of insurance claims
- damages arising from breach of contract.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services for public and private clients. More than 140,000 people in 149 countries connect their thinking, experience and solutions to build public trust and enhance value for clients and their stakeholders.

In return, you can look forward to a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits. Perhaps the biggest benefit, however, is the chance to direct your own personal and professional development through a wide range of work and training opportunities.

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