Overview:

Our client is an independent, highly respected construction disputes and expert advisory firm with a strong presence across Europe and internationally. The practice is led by recognised industry experts and provides forensic delay analysis, quantum assessment, expert witness support, and strategic dispute advisory services across infrastructure, energy, transportation, industrial, and major building projects.

The firm has established a growing footprint in the French market and is now seeking a Senior Consultant (Forensic Delay Analysis) to support expanding mandates across France and wider European jurisdictions. This role offers exposure across the full dispute lifecycle, from live project advisory and claim development through to formal expert witness support in arbitration and litigation proceedings.

The position can be based in France (hybrid or office-based) or performed remotely, provided the successful candidate is fully fluent in French.

Job Description:

The Senior Consultant (Forensic Delay Analysis)/ will operate within a specialist delay team supporting complex construction disputes and live project advisory assignments.

This is not a planning-only position. The successful individual will be expected to:

• Undertake forensic delay analysis using recognised industry methodologies
• Support the preparation of expert reports for arbitration and litigation
• Assist legal teams and clients in developing robust entitlement strategies
• Provide project support services including delay identification and risk mitigation
• Contribute to technical thought leadership and best practice development

You will work closely with senior experts and testifying professionals, contributing to high-value, technically complex dispute matters across France and international jurisdictions. Assignments will range from formal dispute proceedings to proactive claims support and project advisory mandates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct forensic delay analysis using methodologies such as Time Impact Analysis (TIA), Window Analysis, and As-Planned vs As-Built
• Review and interrogate construction programmes (Primavera P6/MS Project)
• Analyse contemporaneous project records, correspondence, and contractual documentation
• Support the drafting of expert reports and technical memoranda
• Assist in preparation for arbitration hearings, litigation, and mediation proceedings
• Provide strategic delay advisory input on live projects
• Collaborate with quantum, technical, and legal specialists
• Participate in client meetings and expert discussions
• Contribute to internal knowledge development and methodology refinement

Profile Required:

• 6–12+ years’ experience in planning, delay analysis, or construction claims
• Strong technical expertise in forensic delay methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• Experience supporting arbitration, litigation, or formal dispute processes desirable
• Background in infrastructure, energy, civil engineering, or major building projects preferred
• Fluent French speaker (essential) with strong written report capability
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Confident communicator capable of engaging with lawyers, clients, and senior experts
• Chartered or working toward professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS, MCIArb, CIOB, ICE or equivalent) advantageous

What Sets This Opportunity Apart:

• Direct exposure to recognised delay experts and expert witness mandates
• Full dispute lifecycle involvement, project advisory through to expert testimony support
• Growing French and European platform with international reach
• High-quality, technically rigorous work environment
• Flexible working model (France-based or remote)
• Clear progression pathway within a specialist disputes consultancy

Who Are We?

Anzurra is a specialist recruitment, executive search, and talent advisory firm focused on Commercial, Contract Management, Claims, Disputes, Legal, and Advisory talent across the global construction, infrastructure, and energy markets.

We work as an embedded partner to ambitious organisations, supporting them not only to hire exceptional people, but to build, structure, and scale high-performing teams.

With offices in London and Copenhagen and an international client base, we provide retained, in-house, and flexible recruitment solutions that go far beyond transactional hiring. Our work sits at the intersection of projects, contracts, risk, and people – supporting contractors, consultancies, developers, law firms, and expert practices to secure the specialist talent that protects projects and drives performance.