Overview
This internship with Secretariat’s Construction Delay team offers hands-on exposure to how experts analyse complex construction projects involved in major disputes. You will support experienced engineers and consultants by examining real project data to understand why delays and cost overruns happen. The role is analytical, detail-driven, and ideal for students curious about construction, engineering, and forensic consulting.
What You'll Get Out of This Internship
- Exposure to real-world construction delay analysis used in arbitration and disputes
- Practical experience working with large datasets, schedules, and technical documents
- Mentorship from engineers, project managers, and industry specialists
- Strong portfolio experience in analytical and consulting-style work
- Insight into high-stakes consulting and expert advisory careers
Key Responsibilities
- Review construction schedules, drawings, reports, and correspondence to understand project timelines
- Analyse data such as progress records and weather information to spot patterns and issues
- Help identify possible causes of project delays and cost overruns
- Apply basic analytical methods to measure the impact of delays on large projects
- Support the preparation of clear, well-structured expert reports
- Organise findings into summaries and presentations for internal discussions
- Collaborate with team members to validate data and assumptions
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Engineering or a related field
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Interest in construction projects, planning, or project management
- Able to read and write clearly in English
- Willing to learn new tools and methods with guidance
- Detail-oriented and able to work well in a team
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
This internship suits students who enjoy analytical work, problem-solving, and understanding how complex projects operate behind the scenes.
About the Company
Secretariat is a global consulting firm that advises clients on complex legal, regulatory, and technical challenges. Its experts support major disputes and investigations by turning detailed analysis into clear, credible insights used in high-stakes decisions worldwide.
Internship Details
Location: Not specified
Duration: Not specified
Commitment: Full-time
Working Arrangement: Not specified
Stipend: Not specified
Application Deadline: Not specified
