Navigant Expands Global Construction Practice in London

Dec 18, 2017 07:30 am
CHICAGO & LONDON -- 

Navigant’s (NYSE: NCI) today announced two senior-level industry experts have joined the growing global Construction practice, based in London.

Scott Jardine, managing director, and Andrew Jeffery, managing director, bring extensive international knowledge and capabilities, and in conjunction with Navigant’s talented group of globally recognized experts, offer innovative solutions to the firm’s global clientele.

“Scott and Andrew come to the global Construction practice with proven industry knowledge and impactful experience,” said Darin L. Buchalter, managing director and leader of Navigant’s global Construction practice. “By further investing in project advisory resources and industry experts, we are continuing to enhance our ability to provide our global clientele with sophisticated solutions and advice on execution challenges in capital investment and large capital projects.”

Scott Jardine, managing director, London

Jardine has 23 years construction experience implementing and advising on capital projects. He has been appointed as a delay expert in both traditional engineering and information technology capital disputes projects and has given oral evidence on numerous occasions. Jardine has worked for public and private sector clients advising on project delay, cost overruns, contract termination, contract efficiency and disputes readiness. He has undertaken detailed reviews of projects and advised clients on the strengths of the delay case and options for termination. His project experience spans a range of industry sectors.

Andrew Jeffery, managing director, London

Jeffery brings 26 years of detailed knowledge in the planning, creation and operation of property assets and has been involved in many major construction schemes both in Europe and the Middle East. He has specific expertise in business case development, project procurement, award and construction execution. In addition, Jeffery has experience with the realignment of troubled projects, claims negotiations, and conflict resolution. He has qualifications across many industry sectors and a sophisticated understanding of the motivations of owners, contractors and consultants.

As an expert business, exceptional talent is the basis for Navigant’s global Construction practice. Averaging 28 years of experience, Navigant’s 180 Global Construction professionals possess exemplary technical and practical expertise in finance, accounting, architecture, engineering, real estate, insurance, project management, program management, and construction management. Navigant delivers advisory and expert services to hundreds of projects annually in a variety of industries, across a wide variety of asset types, globally.

About Navigant

Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI) is a specialized, global professional services firm that helps clients take control of their future. Navigant’s professionals apply deep industry knowledge, substantive technical expertise, and an enterprising approach to help clients build, manage, and/or protect their business interests. With a focus on markets and clients facing transformational change and significant regulatory or legal pressures, the firm primarily serves clients in the healthcare, energy, and financial services industries. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and technology/analytics services, Navigant’s practitioners bring sharp insight that pinpoints opportunities and delivers powerful results. More information about Navigant can be found at navigant.com.

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