Claims Specialist

.Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global market leader in energy from waste (EfW) and renewable gas. HZI acts as an engineering, procurement and construction contractor and project developer, delivering complete turnkey plants and system solutions for thermal and biological EfW recovery. HZI’s Service Group combines its own research and development with comprehensive manufacturing and erection capabilities to support our clients throughout the entire life cycle of their plant.

• Prepare documentation for prosecuting claims and defending claims with regard to the consortium partner (responsible for civil work) and HZI’s subcontractors (for mechanical/process-related works).
• A detailed understanding of the Consortium Agreement is essential, as well as the essential terms of the EPC Contract.
• Experience with defending acceleration claims, global claims and loss and expense claims under English law
• Responsible for managing the “+/-“ claims with regard to inter-member consortium claims
• Prepares consortium agreement and subcontract amendments when necessary in conjunction with the Contract Manager Execution and Site Commercial Manager
• Supports Project Director and Contract Manager Execution in client related commercial issues related to inter-member consortium claims and alerts them in relation to site issues that might have an impact on the contract with the client
• Responsible for the claim management of the consortium agreement and subcontractors, establishes necessary documentation (including maintaining PIRS system), assesses risk as well as incoming and outgoing claim potentials in close coordination with the Site Commercial Manager
• Ensures and tracks that necessary contractual correspondence is put in place to protect HZI’s contractual position
• Together with relevant technical or project personnel participates in commercial negotiations to reach agreements with the consortium partner and subcontractors
• Proposes solutions for resolution of site commercial issues, in particular, dispute avoidance where possible. Should disputes crystallise, prepare defence and maintain disputes files and tracking registers. Ensure all HZIs rights are reserved.
• Responsible for commercial closeout of claims in relation to the consortium agreement and subcontracts, including preparation of settlement agreements and releases

• Qualified Quantity Surveyor (BSc / MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent) > 10 years experience
• Legal qualification an advantage
• Formal disputes resolution experience an advantage
• Proficient in “design/build turnkey” project delivery and bespoke contracts
• Familiar with JV/consortium arrangements for project delivery
• Familiar with applicable HSEQ legal requirements
• Assertive, diligent, detail and solution orientated
• Commercially aware with experience in change management and producing claims
• Competent negotiator and able to convincingly carry complex arguments
• Flexible and independent while working within company policies and standards
• High ability to work in a structured way
• Strong experience in construction of industrial plant project delivery
• Takes responsibility and actively participates in finding solutions
• Middle East working experience an advantage

• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions

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We look forward to receiving your application.