Delay Analyst

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£80,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Delay Analysis Construction Planning Forensic Programming Extension of Time Claims Commercial Awareness Analytical Skills Communication Skills Client Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Delay Analyst

Location: London (hybrid) | Salary: £55-80,000 per annum + package | Type: Permanent

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Delay Analyst to join a well-established and growing construction consultancy in London. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a dynamic business delivering a wide range of commissions across complex projects for major clients throughout the UK. Working within a highly professional team, you will play a key role in providing expert delay analysis and planning support across diverse sectors and challenging schemes. This position offers exposure to a broad portfolio of high-value projects, where your expertise will help clients navigate complex programme, delay and commercial challenges while supporting successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver detailed delay analysis across a wide range of construction and infrastructure projects
  • Review project programmes, progress records and contractual documentation
  • Provide strategic planning and forensic programme analysis
  • Support clients with extension of time claims, disruption analysis and programme-related dispute matters
  • Work closely with clients and stakeholders to provide commercially focused solutions
  • Prepare clear reports and technical findings to support project and commercial objectives

Requirements

  • Strong planning background within the UK construction industry
  • Proven delay analysis experience on complex projects
  • Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of contractual implications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interpret construction programmes and project data effectively
  • Excellent communication and client-facing capabilities

The Opportunity

  • Join an established and expanding consultancy
  • Work on a wide variety of complex commissions across the UK
  • Excellent career progression within a growing specialist business
  • Exposure to major projects, commercial strategy and high-level advisory work

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Delay Analyst looking to further your career within a growing consultancy environment, please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on [contact hidden] for further information quoting reference 73562.

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