SJA is a leading expert and advisory firm with a multinational network and track record spanning 24 years, specialising in Expert & Advisory Services that includes planning and programming, project management and commercial management / quantity surveying.
With our business continuing to grow and expand, we are actively seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our new regional office in Singapore. If you excel at building meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients, are dedicated to your professional growth, have a passion for innovation and enjoy working in a dynamic environment we invite you to apply to join our team during this exciting phase of growth and development.
The role would suit individuals currently working within a disputes consultancy who can demonstrate extensive Forensic Planning and Delay experience in Singapore and the wider region. Appointment as a Delay Expert is required, with testifying experience being an advantage, as is having a robust network of contacts and clients locally.
SJA offers the opportunity to work on domestic and international projects and disputes, as well as offering industry leading training & support which will enhance and develop your delay analysis skills.
The position is based out of our Singapore office, with some regional travel required at times should the need arise. At SJA, we value our people and foster a culture of inclusion, trust and diversity along with a competitive salary and bonus scheme as we believe in recognizing and rewarding talent.


Responsibilities and Duties
Working as a Forensic Planning and Delay Analysis in the Singapore office, you will work with the Delay team to prepare analysis and expert reports for high value and complex arbitration and litigation proceedings:
– Provide specialist delay and forensic advice to external clients.
– Support provision of specialist expert advice on all alternative dispute resolution subject areas.
– Act as an appointed Expert on selected commissions when requested to do so.
– Be able to use previous experience of testifying and related preparatory work to grow your gravitas and reputation to secure further opportunities to testify.
– Deliver expert delay and forensic planning services in line with client briefs.
– Able to network and win work and to develop relationships with both construction industry solicitors and influential contacts within construction building and civil engineering contractors.
– Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root cause of those elements in distress
– Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed project or major programmes in line with Client outcomes.
– Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Client claims and/or disputes, providing strategic advice on (i) proceeding; and or (ii) amending the basis of claim.
– Keeping up with the developments within own technical area of expertise.
– Provide effective stakeholder management with the Client and at all levels of the supply-chain, chairing meetings with the Client and other advisors as necessary.
– Acting as an ambassador championing the Contract Services delivered by the consultancy in the industry.


Desired Skills and Experience
– 10 + years of experience within delay, planning and related construction and engineering industry experience.
– Experience appointed as a Delay Expert (testifying experience an advantage)
– Significant exposure of managing programmes, using planning software and delay analysis techniques.
– Strong working knowledge of using common planning software’s such as Primavera and Asta Power Project, TILOS, CEMAR, Excel.
– Have managed a team of delay analysts working on a number of concurrent cases
– Had experience of providing specialist delay and forensic advice to external clients
– Have had extensive experience of delivering expert delay and forensic planning services to satisfied clients.
– Experience in developing and pursuing claims up or down the supply-chain.
– Have proven work winning ability and experience.
– Have built up a profile with both construction industry solicitors and influential contacts within construction building and civil engineering contractors.
– Experienced in coaching and training a delay analysis team and encouraging their professional progression.


Qualifications/Educational Requirements
– Degree level education in a construction related field or similar equivalent qualification is desired.
– MCIArb or FCIArb are seen as advantageous.
– Relevant MSc in engineering and/ or Construction Law and Disputes LLM is desirable.


Benefits
SJA is owned by the RSK Group, a UK-based, internationally recognised leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business.
The RSK Group is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy and services provider servicing a wide range of property, manufacturing, oil, gas and energy clients. Since 1989, RSK’s philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and retain talented people. Working for RSK is an opportunity to evolve as a professional, innovate, and make a difference. As a company, we want you to share our achievements and be a conduit for your success.
If you are interested in joining our growing team, please apply with a current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role to careers@sja.com.au.