Planning & Delay Analyst (Hybrid, Doha)

About the role

Planning & Delay Analyst based in Doha, Qatar, with a hybrid working arrangement. The role involves developing, maintaining and updating project programmes, analysing delays and assessing their impact on time and cost across construction projects.

Key responsibilities

• Perform forensic delay analysis and prepare reports and dashboards on schedule performance and key milestones.
• Support claims preparation and defence with robust planning evidence.
• Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams and directors to interpret contract requirements and contribute to extension‑of‑time assessments.
• Present findings to stakeholders and support continuous improvement in planning practices.
• Align project schedules with contractual obligations and key performance indicators.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction, engineering or claims consultancy, available in Qatar.
• Strong analytical skills for forensic delay analysis, data interpretation and impact assessments.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Clear communication skills for reports, presentations and stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying or related discipline; professional certifications in planning are an advantage.

Required skills

• FIDIC contract forms
• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Project scheduling tools
• Forensic delay analysis
• Data interpretation
• Impact assessments
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• MS Office