James Halligan

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ABOUT JAMES HALLIGAN

I am a highly experienced Civil Engineering and Building Contracting professional with over 20 years of success delivering complex projects across multiple sectors, including Renewable Energy, Energy Infrastructure, Highways and Infrastructure, Public Realm, Bridges, Flood Defences, and Industrial, Commercial, and Residential Building.My expertise spans the full project lifecycle, with a strong focus on commercial leadership, contract management, claims and delay analysis, costing, preparation, management, and negotiation with a proven record of supporting successful outcomes in prolongation and delay events.I am well-versed in a wide range of contract forms, including NEC3/NEC4, the FIDIC Suite, JCT/SBCC Conditions, ICE Conditions, Framework Agreements, and Bespoke Contracts. I provide rigorous contract review and risk transfer strategies to safeguard project delivery and profitability.My professional qualifications include:MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)MCIArb (Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators)RICS Accredited MediatorB-Tech Level 7 Advanced Professional Award in Forensic Delay Analysis in ConstructionAs a collaborative and transformative leader, I excel in building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, supply chain partners, and site teams. I am passionate about talent development, with a track record of mentoring and training Quantity Surveyors to achieve professional excellence. In addition, I serve as an RICS Counsellor, coaching candidates through the process of attaining RICS membership.Driven, strategic, and results-focused, I combine technical insight with commercial acumen to deliver projects that achieve both operational success and long-term value creation.