NQ – 1 PQE Associate – Construction, Engineering & Projects

Overview

In this role you will support a leading construction, engineering and projects team on high-value, complex disputes and non-contentious matters. You will handle UK adjudications, arbitrations and TCC litigation, while also contributing to dispute avoidance and advisory work for a range of cross-border clients. You will draft, negotiate and advise on construction contracts and related documents, and help maintain key client relationships. This position offers exposure to large-scale matters and a chance to grow within a collaborative, client-focused firm culture.

Responsibilities

• Act for national and international clients on high-value construction disputes across UK adjudications, arbitrations, and TCC litigation
• Provide dispute advisory services including ADR such as mediation
• Handle matters like final account, delay, build quality, insolvency, bond claims, ACM cladding, and insurance-related claims
• Advise government bodies, sponsors, developers, funders, and project teams on dispute avoidance and resolution mechanisms and procurement techniques
• Draft, negotiate and advise on construction contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, financial securities, letters of intent, and reliance letters
• Develop and share group knowledge and know-how to support the team
• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations and other regulatory obligations

Key requirements

• England and Wales qualified solicitor at 1 PQE or due to qualify by September 2026 (NQ)
• Experience of contentious construction work with exposure to UK adjudications and/or TCC litigation, including fire safety related matters
• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse clients
• Excellent time management and stakeholder management
• Ability to build effective relationships and fit within the firm’s culture
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Flexible and willing to go the extra mile

• Strong communication
• Time management
• Stakeholder management
• Contentious construction experience
• UK adjudications
• TCC litigation

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