Construction Associate Director – Bristol (Sr Non Contentious)

Overview

As a senior leader in the non-contentious construction practice, you advise major energy and energy-transition clients on complex contracts and procurement structures. You will guide high-value negotiations, support multi-disciplinary project teams, and shape contract strategy across EPC, BOP, supply and O&M matters. This role combines leadership with client-facing impact, contributing to the growth of a nationally recognised practice. A strong hook is the opportunity to influence energy projects at scale within a collaborative, cross-office environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• High quality national and international work
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture
• Strong investment in learning, development and progression

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-value, complex non-contentious construction matters
• Draft and negotiate EPC, BOP, supply and O&M contracts for energy projects
• Run negotiation meetings and guide client stakeholders through negotiation
• Advise on procurement strategy, risk allocation and contract structure
• Collaborate with energy regulation, planning, real estate and project finance teams
• Provide contract management and variations/claims support
• Coordinate with the contentious construction team on defects and disputes
• Support business development and growth of the team

Key requirements

• Significant experience in non contentious construction at Associate Director level
• Strong experience negotiating FIDIC and NEC-based agreements, EPC and O&M contracts
• Confidence in leading negotiations and supervising junior lawyers
• Experience on complex, multi-party matters, especially within project finance structures
• Excellent technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and client relationship skills
• Motivation and ambition to develop sector expertise
• Collaborative, team-focused approach in a cross-office environment

• communication
• stakeholder management
• client relationship skills
• FIDIC
• NEC
• EPC

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