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HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.   Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.   At HKA, you can expect: A supportive, collaborative environment where you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality commissions while building your technical and consulting capability. The opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues who will guide, mentor and help you develop the skills needed to excel in complex project environments. Exposure to a wide variety of client challenges, with the chance to build your professional confidence and strengthen your credibility within the industry. A culture that values continuous learning, encourages curiosity and provides clear pathways for long‑term development. A role where your contribution is recognised, your ideas matter and you can make a meaningful impact early in your consulting career. The Opportunity : HKA is seeking talented planning, scheduling and project controls professionals who are ready to move into or grow within forensic delay analysis and dispute resolution consultancy. Whether you’re currently delivering planning work within a major UK contractor or consultancy, or you already have early exposure to delay analysis, this role offers the chance to develop your skills within a global leader in expert services, working from our London office. Role & Responsibilities: Analysing baseline and updated programmes, progress data, project records, and correspondence to assess delay, disruption, and critical path movement. Receiving dedicated training in recognised delay analysis methodologies (e.g., Windows, TIA, time‑slice, collapsed as‑built) and applying these under experienced expert supervision. Drafting technical sections of expert reports for adjudication, arbitration, and litigation matters. Reviewing and assessing project documentation from sectors including infrastructure, transport, rail, energy, commercial, and residential. Supporting senior experts on high‑profile, high‑value project disputes. Preparing structured notes, summaries, and communications that underpin the analytical process and support key project deliverables. Participating in client meetings, workshops, and discussions relating to delay and programme issues. Attending industry events, seminars, and networking opportunities to grow your presence within the UK disputes community. We welcome applications from candidates with the following background: 3+ years’ experience within planning, scheduling, project controls, or delay‑related roles, ideally within reputable UK contractors or consultancies. Hands‑on experience preparing, updating, or analysing project programmes/schedules using Primavera P6 or similar tools. A strong understanding of standard UK contract forms and procedures relating to time, delay, progress, notices, and extension‑of‑time processes. Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, ideally with experience producing narratives, progress updates, or planning reports. Ability to explain technical planning concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences. Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work effectively within a team. Beneficial (but not essential): exposure to delay analysis, forensic planning, claims narratives, or dispute‑related work. Why HKA? Joining HKA means becoming part of