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Robert Law Brown

Matlock,United Kingdom

Summary

Strategic leader with a strong history of influencing political environments. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflow and achieve operational goals. Proficient in persuasive communication and building trust through transparency. Skilled in analyzing complex issues, providing sound advice, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations and business systems.

Overview

55
55
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director

Brown Law & Associates
04.2021 - 09.2025
  • Employed on Retained Partner agreements offering delay analysis and forensic planning support currently on EfW, Rail, and Steelwork projects. Working with Contractor commercial teams to develop an understanding of the core issues, develop a delay analysis in support of an agreed position, and present on the same for use either by the Contractor or engage with Employer teams in negotiated settlement, or develop further into the dispute resolution process.
  • Clients: Decipher Programme Management – Macclesfield, England
  • Procom Construction Consultants – Wokingham, England

Manager Forensic Delay

Decipher Consulting (UK) Ltd
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Working as a Manager in a consultancy role providing planning and delay services across a range of sectors for a variety of clients - including project planning, project control and retrospective delay analysis as required across the project lifecycle. Responsible to the directors providing support in their expert roles through the dispute resolution process and their in their effort to secure ongoing, and as a senior employee managing internal and external claims teams, and for the training and performance development of Decipher employees.
  • Clients: Wasa Dredging – Aberdeen Harbour Extension – Nigg Bay - Scotland
  • Careys Civil Engineering – Energy from Waste Enabling Works – Lostock Project - England
  • John Sisk & Son (Sweden) – Data Centre – LLA3 Project - Sweden

Director

Brown Law and Associates
07.2017 - 07.2020
  • Hands-on preparation of delay analysis in support of entitlements and drafting of reports as basis of claim. Identifying actions in support of claim submissions and management of delay event research, preparation of contractual and cost arguments in support of claims, validating submissions, Contractor representation with Employer, and briefing of Contractor’s commercial and legal teams on merit of claims.
  • Clients: Mott MacDonald PDNA – Kusile Power Station, Water Treatment Plant – South Africa
  • Civil & Power Generation – Medupi Power Station, Thermal Insulation – South Africa

Director

Hill Consulting International
02.2015 - 06.2017
  • Responsible to Country Manager for the management of claims teams (forensic delay analysis) assigned to all projects, including the transference of skills and knowledge to local employees through mentoring guidance and training.
  • Assessment of Contractor claims on various work packages associated with the design, construction, and commissioning of major coal-fired and hydroelectric power stations. The preparation of time assessments for use at all levels of the dispute resolution process. Adopting appropriate methodologies and carrying out delay analysis in support of determinations under the Contract and advising on EoT awards.
  • Assisting the Contractor with the delivery of an Employer initiative referred to as the New Dispensation scheme as a means to counter widespread civil disobedience against the Department of Transport’s policy on e-tolling legislation. Interface with the ETC team in the delivery of computer hardware and software systems from a project controls perspective.
  • Brought in to assist the Employer with the assessment of a Contractor’s disruption claim amounting to some 20,000 plus events based on the theory of cumulative impact and citing design change and the release of information to the project as the cause of delay through impeded production. By categorising events, removing duplicate and irrelevant events, it was possible to significantly reduce numbers to such an extent and then to question the justification of such a claim.
  • Clients: Eskom Group Capital – Medupi, Kusile, Ingula Power Stns, South Africa
  • Electronic Tolling Collection – Gauteng Open Road Tolling, South Africa
  • Transnet – New Multi Product Pipeline (Inland Terminal), South Africa

Contracts Specialist

ASTAD Project Management
09.2013 - 01.2015
  • Responsible to Chief Executive Officer for operational and claims management against a bespoke QP Contract.
  • Assigned to NMoQ project with the authority to identify and investigate issues impairing progress and implement initiatives necessary to kick-start the project back into action. Address concerns associated with the service agreements, the consequence of concessions afforded in respect of BIM, an unapproved baseline programme, prolonged payment process, variation management, claims management, and the programme to completion. Identify inadequate and incomplete design as the root cause of delay, establish design status on all functional areas of the building and instigate procedures to prioritise design development and release to the project, and settle outstanding claims. Work closely with the whole project team to instil an ethos of trust and cooperation to release much needed cash to the project and ensure unhindered progress.
  • Projects: QMA – National Museum of Qatar, Doha, Qatar

Senior Consultant Advisor

Project Advisors International
06.2012 - 08.2013
  • Responsible to President of PAI for assisting in the preparation of expert reports for use in the dispute resolution process.
  • Lead team of four advisors and analysts in the preparation of a Delay Expert report for use at DAB. Visit Gibe III hydroelectric project to assess merit in existing claims and availability of supporting evidence. Understand contractual position and present proposals to deal with an ever-developing dispute situation. Present proposals to lawyers and report on work product progress. Collate project records sufficient to prepare delay and event analysis through production output.
  • Instrumentation & Controls team leader responsible for analysis to identify and measure most significant delay to PTO due to evolution of I&C Architecture. Draft aspects of the Expert Report and prepare response to Employer’s counterclaims. Work closely with President on final submission to arbitration including re-drafting some 70 sub-reports on technical issues.
  • Prepare technical report and presentation for Delay Expert to address excavation production issues on the Pacific side of Panama Canal project. Schedule out excavation quantities for structures and infrastructure works as recorded in monthly reports. Compare planned to actual production, narrate on cause & effect and prepare presentation of findings to Contractor.
  • Clients: Salini – 1870MW Hydroelectric Plant Gibe III, Ethiopia
  • Areva – 1600MW Pressurised Water Reactor Olkiluoto 3, Finland
  • GUPC – Canal Extension Project (Pacific Site), Panama

Director Planning

Systech International
02.2009 - 05.2012
  • Single point of contact for planning services, EoT claims preparation, and dispute work within Systech region MEA.
  • Responsible to SBA JV Commercial Director on Burj Khalifa project for; preparation of the time aspects of multi-million US$ claims, responding to Sub-Contractor claims in defence of Contractor’s position, leading technical argument in negotiation towards a financial settlement with the Employer, responding to technical critiques prepared by the Employer’s Claims Consultants, preparation of reports and technical papers in support of the dispute resolution process, and reporting to JV board members on exposure to Sub-Contractor claims as they develop through the dispute resolution process.
  • Secures work from a “blue chip” Client (Samsung - Al Salam St Tunnel) in a competitive and challenging market. Assess merit in existing claims and conclude that logistical issues, out of sequence site release, and late delivery of Consultant design had combined to delay construction of the Works. Prepare proposal for EoT claims, negotiate assignment, and prepare claim with Systech commercial manager. Thereafter claims are prepared by local Abu Dhabi team.
  • Work with newly appointed Thales Commercial Manager to understand the root cause of project difficulty. Take existing claims and rework them to industry recognised format. Work with Thales’s legal team in preparation for arbitration.
  • Clients: Samsung-BeSix-Arabtec JV – Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE
  • Samsung-Saif Bin Dawish – Al Salam St Tunnel, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Thales International - Dubai Airport - Special Airport Systems, Dubai, UAE

Consultant Planner/Delay Analyst

QIC
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Variety of assignments carried out on a contract basis within the disciplines; planning, claims preparation, & dispute work.
  • Responsible to Project Director for recovery planning to achieve Contract, Ready for Start-Up dates on Pearl GTL Project. Secure work for QIC in competition with other planning consultants. Given full authority to manage the project controls initiative by all members of the Consortium and directly with the PMC (KBR). Work with Designer’s and Commission’s to understand process & utility inter-dependencies. Communicate requirements across a multi-cultural team.
  • Responsible to QIC Lead on NDIA for the assessment and final submission of fifteen claims in respect of design change, and late approval of shop drawings, combining to delay the runway, aprons, perimeter track, tunnel, and drainage works.
  • Assigned to Thomas Deacon Academy to prepare a commissioning programme for the MEP Contractor, which escalated to the preparation of a recovery programme and my eventual appointment as Project Manager. Managed the installation and gain approval for systems as installed against the engineer’s original specification.
  • QIC were appointed by Halcrow to respond at adjudication against allegations that late design release had delayed works on the Barnstaple Bypass. The project was troubled by environmental issues and by delving deep into the circumstances surrounding earthwork operations it became possible to identify the root cause of delay that had impacted design release.
  • The Wembley Stadium claims may not go on record as being the greatest in value, but they are most certainly the longest running. I worked with the site staff from Multiplex to construct the as-built programmes for demolition, groundworks, piling, structural steelwork and precast concrete, from a myriad of records logged against the test & inspection plan. This as-built record was used by the Expert Witness in the preparation of reports for use at arbitration.
  • Clients: Al Jaber – ETP Contract of Pearl GTL Project, Ras Laffan, Qatar
  • Gamuda/WCT JV – New Doha International Airport, Qatar
  • MITE – Thomas Deacon Academy, Peterborough, UK - Building Services contract
  • Halcrow Group – Barnstaple Bypass, Devon, UK
  • Multiplex - Wembley Stadium Contractor, London, UK

Project Executive

Kajima Construction UK Ltd
01.1994 - 12.2005
  • During my eleven years at Kajima, I worked in a variety of roles beginning as Site Manager and ending as Project Executive.
  • My final project at Accordia proved to be an extreme challenge. Assigned late to the project with responsibility to develop and implement a recovery planning to; re-schedule the works, update cost estimates, terminate existing and procure approved suppliers, develop workable construction details, introduce rigorous control measures, provide hands-on leadership of the whole process with reporting systems to satisfy the international division and parent company.
  • Promoted to Project Executive with MD’s consent to develop a business unit within London to target works for the City of London authority or the restoration of historical buildings. Kajima prequalified for Walbrook Wharf, an office development for the Corporation of London. Tender and appointment followed leading to an incident free project delivery.
  • As Deputy Project Manager at 74 St James, I took on the responsibility of leading a team of 40 project staff through the demolition, refurbishment and new build construction works to provide a Private Banking Facility for HSBC. Project delivery required a high-level strategic plan to achieve project completion utilising ‘top-down construction’ techniques.
  • As Systems Manager reporting to the MD, I was responsible for implementing an audit programme to ensure site operations complied with ISO registration on Quality and reported to the Operational Board.
  • As Design Manager on 120 Fleet Street, I gained the confidence of a disparate consultant team and directed design by reviews of commercial, and procurement risk. Chaired workshops to progress design and ensure buildability, identified and controlled change. Reported design progress to site management, and communicated design to production, planning and cost teams. Liaised with Control bodies to ensure obligations to Planning & Building Regulations were met in full.
  • Project managed a team of 14 staff through demolition, earthworks and construction at CDHA’s Project at Phoenix Brewery. Worked closely with CDHA to value engineer the build and meet budgets, the commercial team on procurement and financial matters, and the site team to ensure compliance with company regulations & procedures. Developed a close relationship with CDHA to integrate the scheme into the built environment and attended public meetings.
  • Assigned to Brighton University project during the final stages of completion on resignation of Project Manager and became responsible to the European Director for all site production matters in support of the existing Commercial Manager. Worked closely with the Client to alleviate concerns on programme and quality, resolve outstanding technical issues, and rebuild to align with consultant design. Clear all reserved matters and conditions were to ensure Planning and Building Regulations.
  • Initial role with Kajima was as Site Manager at New Hall Cambridge, within an Anglo/Japanese team. Authority to commence works came almost 4 months late from Japan, nevertheless, the project was completed ahead of schedule, returning a profit and securing a further £100m of work worldwide with the same Client. A somewhat unorthodox project team operated from site with full autonomy that included technicians and to develop concept design to working drawings.
  • Projects: Countryside - Accordia, Cambridge, UK - Residential Development
  • Corporation of London - Walbrook Wharf, London, UK – Office Development
  • HSBC, 74 St James’s Street, London, UK – Private Banking Facility
  • Systems Manager - ISO 9000, 14000 and 18000 registration for Quality, Environment and Safety systems
  • Goldman Sachs – 120 Fleet Street, London, UK – Financial Services Centre
  • CDHA – Phoenix Brewery Site, Brighton, UK – Residential Development
  • University of Brighton – Southover St, Brighton, UK - Student Accommodation
  • Kaetsu University – New Hall, Cambridge, UK - Japanese Education & Culture Centre

Section Engineer

Jackson Group Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Planning and supervision of highway and bridge construction works, and reporting of progress on same.
  • A11 Four Went Ways to Newmarket, UK

Site Engineer

R.G. Carter
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • On-site supervision of demolition, temporary works to retain historical façade, underpin and works to create new basement.
  • St John’s College Library, Cambridge, UK

Site Engineer

Flannery Eng. Ltd
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • Planning and supervision of the works to form tanks and machinery bases, and report on progress for monthly application.
  • Sewage Treatment Works for Anglia Water, Brampton, UK

Lecturer

Anglia HE College
01.1985 - 01.1987
  • Teaching maths, surveying and technology at various levels to students registered on BTEC, CIOB, & RICS courses.
  • Cambridge CCAT Site

Graduate Engineer

Local Authority Engineer’s Department
01.1979 - 01.1985
  • Assist with design, procurement and construction of the annual highway revenue and capital works programme.
  • Stevenage Borough Council
  • Cambridge City Council

Land Surveyor

Bovis Civil Eng. Ltd
01.1977 - 01.1979
  • Provision and maintenance of primary and secondary control for setting-out of road and bridge works.
  • M11 Cambridge Western By-pass

Engineering Surveyor & Combat Engineer

H. M. Forces, Royal Engineers
01.1971 - 01.1977
  • Trade assignments in Gibraltar, Kenya, and Tanzania; military service in Cyprus and Northern Ireland.

Education

RICS Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management Part.1

The College of Estate Management
01.1998 - 01.1999

BSc (Hons) - Civil Engineering

Sunderland Polytechnic
01.1979 - 01.1983

BTEC - Civil Engineering Studies

Cambridge College Arts & Technology
01.1977 - 01.1979

Internal Auditor - undefined

NQA

Skills

  • Proven track record of strategic leadership and influencing skills within a political environment
  • Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team of mixed disciplines to ensure efficient workflow
  • Persuasive oral and written communication skills, people oriented with honest approach that gains trust and confidence
  • Ability to analyse complex issues and offer sound, relevant and reliable advice across a wide range of responsibilities
  • Plans ahead of operations, handles a variety of tasks efficiently and manages the interfaces to minimise exposure to risk
  • Contractually aware, can interpret conditions to ensure responsibilities and obligations are met by all parties
  • Computer literate and applies a wide range of software to plan and manage project operations
  • Well versed in Health & Safety, is aware of statutory & regulatory obligations
  • Trained auditor with the ability to manage processes and ensure compliance with business systems

Hobbies and Interests

MTB, Dragon Boating, Scuba Diving, Sailing, Shooting - and a Life Work Balance.

Timeline

Director

Brown Law & Associates
04.2021 - 09.2025

Manager Forensic Delay

Decipher Consulting (UK) Ltd
07.2020 - 03.2021

Director

Brown Law and Associates
07.2017 - 07.2020

Director

Hill Consulting International
02.2015 - 06.2017

Contracts Specialist

ASTAD Project Management
09.2013 - 01.2015

Senior Consultant Advisor

Project Advisors International
06.2012 - 08.2013

Director Planning

Systech International
02.2009 - 05.2012

Consultant Planner/Delay Analyst

QIC
01.2006 - 01.2009

RICS Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management Part.1

The College of Estate Management
01.1998 - 01.1999

Project Executive

Kajima Construction UK Ltd
01.1994 - 12.2005

Section Engineer

Jackson Group Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1993

Site Engineer

R.G. Carter
01.1991 - 01.1992

Site Engineer

Flannery Eng. Ltd
01.1988 - 01.1991

Lecturer

Anglia HE College
01.1985 - 01.1987

Graduate Engineer

Local Authority Engineer’s Department
01.1979 - 01.1985

BSc (Hons) - Civil Engineering

Sunderland Polytechnic
01.1979 - 01.1983

Land Surveyor

Bovis Civil Eng. Ltd
01.1977 - 01.1979

BTEC - Civil Engineering Studies

Cambridge College Arts & Technology
01.1977 - 01.1979

Engineering Surveyor & Combat Engineer

H. M. Forces, Royal Engineers
01.1971 - 01.1977

Internal Auditor - undefined

NQA

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