Associate – Construction & Engineering

Join our Construction & Engineering team in Bristol and play a key role in delivering major infrastructure and projects work. You will support a market-leading non-contentious practice covering residential development, transport, flood defence, and public sector projects, working with developers, funders, central and local government, and NHS clients.

You will:

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on construction and engineering contracts, including framework agreements, call-off contracts, consultant appointments, and pre-construction service agreements using NEC4 and bespoke forms.
• Attend and lead client meetings where appropriate.
• Assist with fee proposals, tender documents, and other business development activities.
• Manage your own caseload and supervise paralegals.
• Build strong client relationships and maintain high service standards.
• Comply with firm policies and data security protocols.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, training, legal research, and pitch development.

We are looking for someone with:

• Construction contract experience advantageous, but candidates with commercial contracts/projects experience and an interest in infrastructure will be considered.
• A strong academic record.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Confidence in building relationships at all levels.
• Ambition to learn and develop within the team.
• Flexibility, organisation, and the ability to work under pressure.

• Construction contract experience is advantageous; candidates with commercial contracts/projects background and interest in infrastructure will be considered.
• Strong academic record required.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident and able to build strong relationships with clients and third parties at all levels.
• Ambitious, flexible, organised, self-motivated team player.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.