Claims & Dispute Resolution Consultant

About TBHAt TBH, we dream of transforming communities and improving lives, by providing innovative solutions to our clients most complex problems.
We’re one of Australia’s largest privately owned, independent consultancy with an international footprint, and have been specialising in high-risk, large-scale and challenging projects since 1965.As leaders in our field and trusted advisors, we have provided specialist project management services to the public and private sectors on over 8,000 landmark projects across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
TBH has been growing rapidly in Australia and internationally, but continues to be a connected, collaborative and supportive team. We have set our strategy looking ahead to 2030, to ensure we continue to meet the needs of clients and set ourselves up as a business for the future.
About the OpportunityWe currently have an opportunity for a Claims & Dispute Resolution Consultant to join our growing Sydney team. This role is ideal for candidates with a foundation in planning & scheduling, project controls or experience across a project lifecycle and who are looking to gain experience in claims and dispute resolution whilst also continuing to develop your capability in planning, scheduling and project delivery. You’ll gain exposure to complex projects, with the opportunity to build strong capability in the claims and disputes space. You will have the opportunity to support in the analysis of project variations, delay analysis, time-related claims and claims preparation & assessment as well as dispute resolution. This exposure will be given alongside the support and guidance of experienced consultants and project managers across a range of sectors such as building, infrastructure and energy.
Through supporting high-quality delivery, you’ll work closely with technical teams to analyse project performance, assess delays, contribute to claims and dispute processes and engage with client stakeholders as your capability grows. This role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, analytical thinking and structured reasoning, and who is looking to develop a long-term career in claims, disputes consultancy and commercial advisory.
You will primarily support TBH’s Claims & Dispute Resolution service line, while also contributing to Planning & Scheduling services across projects, programmes, and portfolio environments. Working closely with senior team members, you will be involved in a diverse range of engineering and construction assignments.
This role will contribute to delay analysis, disputes, claims and variation assessments, and broader commercial advisory services across sectors such as energy, water, and infrastructure. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to strategic advisory work supporting, disputes, claims and variation assessments, as well as planning and scheduling services and client-facing delivery across sectors including energy, water, infrastructure and international projects.
As our Consultant you’ll gain hands-on experience across high-value, complex claims and dispute matters in addition to planning and scheduling projects where you will contribute to a range of activities across both service lines, including:Supporting the delivery of technical pre-contract advice, including reviewing time and cost-related clauses, risk allocation and specifications to set projects up for successAssisting in the development of delay mitigation and recovery strategies, helping clients respond proactively to emerging issuesContributing to forensic analysis of delays and disruption, identifying root causes and analysing project impactsSupporting the assessment and quantification of time and cost claims, including extensions of time, variations and prolongation costsApplying planning, construction and infrastructure knowledge to understand how projects are delivered in practice — and where they go wrongDeveloping capability in structured analysis and clear, evidence-based reporting, a core skill in dispute resolution and expert workSupporting the development and maintenance of construction schedules from drawings and project documentationAssisting with progress updates and resequencing activities to mitigate schedule slippagePreparing schedule management documentation, including basis of schedule outputsReviewing and analysing project data and presenting insights to support decision-makingAssisting with preparation of client deliverables including analysis, reporting and project outputsBuilding strong relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders through clear and professional communication
What you’ll bringAs our successful candidate you'll bring:A relevant degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Architecture or similar2 - 3 years’ experience in site engineering, planning and scheduling within construction, infrastructure, or related sectorsProven Project Planning experience within construction or infrastructureProficiency in tools such as Primavera, P6 and Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detailThe ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, including report writing and stakeholder engagementStrong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work both autonomously and collaborativelyA foundational understanding of project management and project controls principlesPrevious experience working for a contract or sub-contractor (desirable but not essential)Previous consultancy or professional services experience (desirable but not essential)
Why work at TBHAt TBH, we are ACHIEVEMENT and outcome focused, operating with aligned strategic intent and delivering on our promises to ensure optimum results for our clients. Additionally, our ONE TEAM culture drives us to operate with one way of working that fosters care and collaboration.Through our strong values, TBH is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can feel comfortable to be their full selves at work. We value people from different backgrounds and all walks-of-life as we believe our collective experience inspires blue-sky thinking and creative solutions.
As a proud WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, we believe in gender equality and equal opportunity. You can view more about our company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here: https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/tracey-brunstrom-hammond-tbh
What TBH can offer youAlong with a competitive salary plus bonus, and limitless opportunity to progress your career and passions with us, TBH also offers employees:Flexible working - we understand employees may need to adjust their working arrangements for personal reasons or to “work from anywhere” for a fixed or indefinite period.Inclusive culture - at TBH, we’re committed to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.Parental leave - we provide 16 weeks of parental leave for primary carers, and 3 weeks of parental leave for secondary carer.Career development - employees are supported with their career development through on-the-job training and mentorship, in-house training programs and financial support for approved industry institutions and associations.Health & wellbeing - all employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health, an independent, confidential service to help you to improve your health and wellbeing, resolve challenges and reach your goals. Annual flu vaccinations are also offered by TBH.Social events - a range of social events and company-sponsored sporting events take place throughout the year to help employees build connections with others across the organisation.Reward and recognition - TBH employees are recognised for their contributions through our Award programs, remuneration packages and promotion opportunities.