Construction Insurance Consultant – Insurance Delay Claims and Construction Progress Monitoring Services

Marsh, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Claims Solutions team at Marsh. This role will be based in the UK and is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week in the office.

Marsh’s Claims Solutions is a leading provider of construction insurance claims consulting services, specialising in complex material damage, delay and quantum claims preparation. We provide clients with a claim project management service across various industries including civils, infrastructure, utilities, oil and gas, and power and energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Insurance Delay Claims Management – Prepare and manage Delay in Start‑Up (DSU) claims.
• Forensic analysis to ascertain critical delays caused by insured losses and differentiate them from uninsured delays.
• Construction Progress Monitoring – Provide ongoing monitoring services to assess the status of construction projects, focusing on time management and identifying potential delays.
• Review project schedules and baseline programmes to ensure they are reasonable and aligned with project objectives.
• Identify recovery routes for delays and advise clients on the implications of delays on project timelines and costs.
• Insurance Advisory – Collaborate with clients to support insurance placement, including conducting DSU reviews and calculating proposed declared values.
• Offer risk management advice and assist clients in understanding their contractual positions regarding insured and non‑insured events.
• Client Engagement – Serve as a single point of contact for clients regarding forensic delay claims and progress monitoring services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and resolution of issues.

What you need to have

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. PMI, PMP, AACE) is a plus.
• Experience in construction consulting, with a focus on insurance delay claims and project monitoring.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, insurance policies, and risk management principles.

What makes you stand out

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in common project management software and tools.

Why join our team

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• A vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and make an impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Career opportunities and benefits that enhance your well‑being.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Our hybrid model offers flexibility to work remotely while benefiting from collaboration and professional development opportunities on site.