Company Overview:
Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specialising in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.
Our Vision and Values:
We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:
- Excellence
- Responsibility
- Empowerment
- Connectivity
- Courage
Responsibilities:
- Provides authoritative expertise in claims management, guiding the resolution of the most complex and high-value cases. Shapes claims strategies across major projects, advises leadership on contractual risks, and contributes to dispute resolution at the highest level to protect the organisation's commercial interests.
- Manage and advise on large-scale and highly complex claims involving significant contractual or financial impact.
- Provide authoritative analysis of delay, disruption, and quantum issues using advanced methodologies.
- Advise senior leadership and project directors on claims risks, strategies, and resolution pathways.
- Represent the organisation in negotiations, mediation, or arbitration proceedings.
- Review and validate claims prepared at project and regional levels, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Lead the development and continual improvement of claims management frameworks and methodologies.
- Provide expert evidence and professional opinions when required in dispute proceedings.
- Monitor claims trends across regions and propose strategic improvements.
- Prepare and deliver high-level reports and recommendations to executive leadership.
- Contribute to strengthening relationships with clients, legal entities, and external advisory through professional engagement.
- Support organisational capability building by mentoring advanced professionals and contributing to internal training.
- Acts with integrity, impartiality, and professionalism, applying expert judgement to resolve complex claims while maintaining trust and credibility with stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related discipline (Master's or professional certification required, e.g., CIArb, RICS).
- 10+ years of specialized experience in claims management, contract administration, and dispute resolution.
- Proficiency in claims analysis tools and planning software (e.g., Primavera P6).
- Expert knowledge of FIDIC and other international forms of contract.
- Demonstrated success in handling high-value and complex claims.
- Strong negotiation, advisory, and leadership skills, with recognised authority in claims.
* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.
