Associate or Senior Associate, Construction

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

This position supports the Ankura Construction, Disputes & Advisory Business Group - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Ankura’s Construction professionals are recognised as leading experts in providing construction dispute resolution and advisory services for some of the world’s most complex construction projects. Ankura’s construction experts provide services to clients on construction projects across all industries to avoid, manage and mitigate execution risks throughout the project lifecycle. Construction Dispute Resolution: Our experts provide analysis of complex issues in construction disputes, including robust delay and cost analyses, to determine the root-cause of issues experienced on the project. Conclusions are presented in a clear, concise and objective manner to assist parties in the dispute resolution process. Advisory Services: Our experts draw upon vast industry experience and lessons learned through dispute resolution experience to help organisations plan for success, execute with confidence and secure better project outcomes. We support clients resolve complex issues throughout the lifecycle of their projects, from the business case through to transition into operations.

**Responsibilities**:
We’re looking for bright and ambitious individuals to join our team. We’re a small team that is growing quickly and you’ll play an integral part of that growth. You’ll work as part of a team, delivering client engagements with considerable contact with our clients. As a (Senior) Associate, you’ll have post graduate work experience and your role will include:
- Helping clients understand how their projects are performing and helping them intervene when things go wrong- Working alongside our clients, providing them with strategic advice and insight- Data gathering including detailed document reviews and database creation/ management.- Performing detailed analyses of project schedule delays, project cost records, productivity, change orders and other issues related to design and construction.- Utilising various computer software to analyse and model schedules, contractor production rates and costs.- Creating high quality work product and demonstrates exceptional quality control- Preparing client-ready work product for senior level review.- Participating in the development of our business and supporting in the preparation of bids and proposals- Supporting the operational management and development of our team

**Requirements**:
- Be passionate about infrastructure and major projects- Have a degree ideally in one of the following: Civil or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Maths, Sciences or Computer Science with solid academic performance- Be highly motivated, self-starting, curious and have a hunger to learn and develop yourself-
- Be self-aware, enjoy working in a team environment and collaborating with others- Have the ability to utilise technology to solve complex problems- Have strong oral and written communication skills.- Ideally have first experience in one or more of the following areas: business case and feasibility, procurement, project setup, contracts and commercial management, project controls, monitoring and reporting, governance, assurance, turnaround, disputes- Have a demonstrated working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.- Have experience with Primavera and/or MS project scheduling tools and critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques is desirable, but not required.- Be fluent in both spoken and written German (C2) and have a good command of English (B1)

In return, you’ll get:
- Opportunities to work on some of the largest and most high-profile projects, providing advice at the highest level- To work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, alongside senior leaders of our business- The opportunity to learn quickly and influence the growth and development of our team- Fantastic personal and professional development opportunities and the ability to learn from experts in their fields- Exposure to senior clients and an opportunity to build your own client relationships

Ankura is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where mutual respect and collaboration is paramount. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.