Senior Delay Analyst

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company employing over 22,000 professionals across more than 60 countries. We collaborate with clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources sectors to deliver transformative project outcomes that enhance lives. Our capabilities encompass programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, plus net zero and digital solutions. Majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., we provide premier management services worldwide.

Role Overview

We seek a seasoned Delay Analyst based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to provide expert advice on time-related construction claims through forensic examination of project data. The successful candidate will contribute to prominent construction and infrastructure projects across the GCC region and benefit from career stability and advancement prospects at Turner & Townsend.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or defend extension of time (EOT) claims by carrying out critical path delay analysis and compiling supporting narratives.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify delay events for claim submissions.
• Apply recognized industry delay analysis techniques to quantify construction project delays accurately.
• Produce detailed analytical reports demonstrating cause-effect relationships for construction delays and entitlement to EOT.
• Conduct programme and delay analysis critiques and assess schedule updates, programme integrity, and forensic reviews.
• Clearly present analytical findings and advice to clients.
• Support Delay Experts during construction disputes through fact-finding, detailed delay quantification, findings presentation, and report preparation.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Membership in a recognized engineering or construction professional body is preferred but not mandatory.
• Prior experience working in claims consultancy.
• Background in project planning and controls.
• 8 to 10 years of dedicated forensic planning experience focused exclusively on delay analysis roles.
• Proficiency with diverse prospective and retrospective delay analysis methodologies.
• In-depth understanding of delay analysis methods, including their assumptions, pros, cons, and appropriate application contexts.
• Practical experience applying recognized techniques such as Impacted As-Planned, Time Impact Analysis (TIA), Windows Analysis, As-Planned vs As-Built, and Collapsed As-Built.
• Strong skills in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Asta PowerProject, or equivalent planning software.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts or their equivalents.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent report writing and presentation capabilities.
• Deep comprehension of CPM scheduling principles.
• Meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality deliverables.
• Capacity to work independently and handle multiple assignments concurrently.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend specializes in construction and asset management consulting globally, engaging with leading clients on flagship projects such as HS2, The Shard, Battersea Power Station, and more. We focus on delivering projects on schedule and within budget while maximizing long-term asset value.

Note: Candidates are never required to pay fees during recruitment. Only authorized recruitment agencies with formal agreements may submit candidates.