Forensic Planning Manager
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Job description
Our client is seeking to appoint a highly skilled Forensic Planning Engineer to join a growing disputes team based in Abu Dhabi. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on complex claims and delay analysis assignments for major infrastructure and construction projects across the UAE.
This is a key technical position that will suit a proactive and analytically minded individual with a deep understanding of forensic planning, EoT claims, and the legal and contractual dynamics of delay and disruption. Working closely with legal and construction stakeholders, the successful candidate will provide expert analysis and contribute to high-profile dispute resolution cases.
The ideal candidate will have:
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Our client is seeking to appoint a highly skilled Forensic Planning Engineer to join a growing disputes team based in Abu Dhabi. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on complex claims and delay analysis assignments for major infrastructure and construction projects across the UAE.
This is a key technical position that will suit a proactive and analytically minded individual with a deep understanding of forensic planning, EoT claims, and the legal and contractual dynamics of delay and disruption. Working closely with legal and construction stakeholders, the successful candidate will provide expert analysis and contribute to high-profile dispute resolution cases.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning, delay analysis, and claims
- Proven experience working on forensic assignments and EoT claims
- A BSc. in Civil Engineering or a related field (Project Management, Construction)
- Certification such as PMI-SP or PSP is highly desirable
- Strong background with Primavera P6 and other project control tools
- Previous experience within a specialist claims or disputes consultancy
- Solid understanding of contract law and commercial aspects of claims
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Experience delivering expert witness support is advantageous
- Conducting forensic analysis of project schedules to identify critical delays and disruptions
- Preparing and reviewing Extension of Time (EoT) claims with detailed supporting evidence
- Assessing and quantifying delay impacts on cost, program, and milestones
- Producing high-quality forensic reports for legal and contractual proceedings
- Working closely with legal teams to support dispute resolution and arbitration
- Offering expert insight on concurrent delay, causation, and entitlement
- Supporting clients with strategy and risk analysis during claims and disputes
- Competitive tax-free salary with potential performance incentives
- Involvement in high-profile dispute cases and arbitration forums
- Strategic role within a globally recognized consultancy
- Long-term career progression with opportunities to lead regional forensic planning functions
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Job IdJD1876182
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned