Sr Associate / Associate – Nuclear & Energy Projects – Bristol

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will join a leading Nuclear & Energy Projects team to advise on major UK energy developments from strategy through to delivery and regulatory compliance. You will work with government bodies, developers and financiers on high‑profile, multi‑stakeholder projects, shaping energy transition and low‑carbon infrastructure. Expect broad collaboration across planning, construction, regulatory, corporate and finance to solve complex challenges with a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach. This is a senior position offering exposure to first‑in‑class projects and a collaborative, training‑oriented culture.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • training and career progression
  • modern systems
  • supportive environment

Responsibilities

  • Advising on high profile nuclear and clean energy projects including new build and decommissioning
  • Drafting and negotiating complex commercial, regulatory and project documentation
  • Supporting procurement strategy, risk allocation and project delivery
  • Working with government bodies, developers, funders and international energy clients
  • Collaborating with planning, construction, regulatory, corporate and finance specialists
  • Contributing to the UK energy transition and low‑carbon infrastructure initiatives

Key requirements

  • Strong commercial, projects, construction or regulatory experience
  • Experience handling complex, multi‑stakeholder matters
  • Excellent drafting skills and solutions‑focused mindset
  • Collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team
  • Commercial awareness, client relationship management
  • Willingness to work on major national infrastructure and cutting‑edge energy projects
  • collaborative
  • commercially aware
  • organized
  • drafting of complex commercial, regulatory and project documents
  • procurement strategy and risk allocation
  • regulatory compliance knowledge

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Posted: October 1st, 2026