# Senior Delay Analyst — Turner & Townsend

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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 39,200 to 58,800 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-15
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## Description

We are looking for an experienced Delay Analyst to join our team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing clients with advice on time-related construction claims through forensic analysis of project information and data. The successful candidate will be involved with some of the most prestigious construction & infrastructure projects currently taking place in the GCC. With the excellent reputation Turner & Townsend has across the GCC, the successful applicant will enjoy good career stability with the prospect of excellent progression. Main Responsibilities Preparation of and/or defending extension of time claims, including conducting a critical path delay analysis and drafting narratives for the claim submission Working with the project team to identify delay events for claim submissions Applying industry standard delay analysis methodologies to analyse and quantify delays on construction projects Preparation of high-quality analytical reports clearly establishing cause and effect in relation to construction delays, and demonstrating entitlement to EOT Undertaking programme critiques and delay analysis critiques Evaluate programme updates, schedule integrity and forensic programme reviews Present analytical findings and recommendations to clients in a clear and persuasive manner Supporting Delay Experts on construction disputes in fact-finding, detailed analysis and quantification of delays, presentation of findings and report writing

## Requirements

Degree qualified Membership of relevant engineering or construction industry professional body is desirable, but not essential Previous experience in a claim’s consultancy firm Experience in project planning and controls 8 to 10 years’ Forensic Planning experience, working solely in a delay analysis role Delay analysis and report writing skills include hands-on experience of various prospective and retrospective delay analysis methods. Possess solid understanding of various delay analysis methods, the assumptions behind each, advantages & disadvantages of each, and the suitability of each method for a given circumstance. Demonstrable experience applying recognized delay analysis methodologies including Impacted As-Planned, Time Impact Analysis (TIA), Windows Analysis, As-Planned vs As-Built, and Collapsed As-Built methodologies. Skilled in the use of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Asta PowerProject or other planning software Familiarity with FIDIC contracts or equivalent Core Competencies Critical thinking and analytical problem solving Excellent report writing and presentation skills Strong understanding of CPM scheduling principles Attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work independently and manage multiple commissions Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

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