Claims Researcher

Job description / Role

Faithful+Gould is one of the worlds leading consultancies providing integrated project and programme management services for construction and engineering projects, with a turnover in excess of 200 million.

Faithful+Gould worldwide has access to 2,300 consultants, of whom 400 are located in the Middle East across six offices. We have successfully delivered commercial advice and management support for over 65 years to clients in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, UK, and North America. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Atkins Group, the design and engineering company.

Active in the Middle East for 18 years, Faithful+Gould combines in-depth knowledge of the region with the ability to draw on our global resource and constructive expertise, to deliver the most challenging of projects. With registered companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, this makes us one of the strongest international construction consultancies in the region.

Due to continued success in the country we are now seeking an experienced Claims Researcher to join our already established team in Oman.

The Claims Researcher will hold the following responsibilities and duties:
- The Claims Researcher will report to the Claims Manager and will be responsible for reviewing contract documents for specific packages of the Muscat International & Salalah Airport Projects.
- The Claims Researcher shall work closely with a Claims Administrator and a Commercial Manager.
- Review the Contract generally to establish any contractual entitlements and the basis for EOT and cost recovery in the Contract.
- Review claims by Contractor and issues raised for further EOT.
- Analyse any cost data provided by the Contractor and consider for evidential linkage to delay events.
- For any time for which there is no entitlement advise on the clients entitlement to Penalty recovery and any other entitlement to damages.
- Liaise with named personnel i.e. lawyers, insurance supervisor, finance, Contracts Department, quantity surveyor engineer, management etc as necessary.
- Prepare a complete report for the client on the findings of the above and any likely entitlements of the Contractor.
- Assist the client as required in reaching any settlement position and advise on potential settlement strategies.
- Advise on the possibilities and implications of further recourse to dispute procedures.

Requirements

- Minimum of 5-10 years post qualification experience
- 3 years experience working in a similar role in the Middle East
- Ability to relate and interact successfully with a multi-cultural workforce at all levels is essential.
- Must have outstanding communication skills in written and spoken English and be capable of representing the company on commercial issues with the client.
- High degree of accuracy required.
- Must be able to work both independently with a proactive approach and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Should be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

We offer an excellent package which includes:
A competitive salary
Accommodation allowance
Transportation allowance
Medical and life insurance cover
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Employee Well-Being Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).