Construction Associate – Bristol – 2-6 Years PQE

Overview

As a Construction Associate in a leading national firm, you will handle non-contentious construction matters for major infrastructure and development projects. You will work within a collaborative team, advising on energy, renewables, and commercial development work while drafting and negotiating complex contracts. You’ll provide procurement support and liaise with diverse specialist teams to drive project success. This role offers growth within a supportive culture and meaningful client exposure across sectors.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous benefits
• Multi award winning career development programme
• Early responsibility and high quality client exposure
• Robust technical training and tailored skills development
• Supportive, collaborative and people centred culture
• Clear progression pathways based on contribution and potential

Responsibilities

• Advise on major UK infrastructure projects across energy, renewables, social infrastructure, regeneration and commercial development
• Draft and negotiate complex construction contracts (bespoke and standard forms)
• Provide procurement advice and legal project management support
• Collaborate with contentious construction, major projects, energy, real estate, banking and project finance teams
• Represent leading clients including developers, housebuilders, funders, energy companies and national infrastructure bodies
• Support growth of the non-contentious construction practice
• Manage matters across multiple sectors including commercial, residential, mixed use, logistics and industrial
• Contribute to business development and sector-focused initiatives

Key requirements

• Experience in non-contentious construction work (training contract seat or post-qualification)
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Versatility across a range of project types and sectors
• Interest in energy, renewables, infrastructure or UK development work
• Strong project management skills and ability to handle complex matters
• Motivation to contribute to sector growth and develop specialist expertise
• Excellent communication and collaborative working style

• Excellent communication
• Collaborative working style
• Motivation to contribute to sector growth
• Drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts
• Procurement advice
• Legal project management

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