Construction Associate – Cardiff

Overview

In this Construction Associate role, you will work within a leading commercial practice in Cardiff on high-value construction projects. You’ll handle a balanced mix of contentious and non-contentious work, from drafting contracts to managing disputes across the project lifecycle. You will be supported by a collaborative team, mentored by colleagues, and have opportunities to develop client relationships and contribute to business development. The role offers clear career progression, a culture that values inclusivity, and a hybrid of contract drafting and dispute resolution at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus
• flexible working
• supportive culture
• career progression

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction documents and project agreements
• Advise on procurement, risk allocation, compliance, and project delivery issues
• Manage disputes including delays, defects, payment issues, and professional negligence
• Act in adjudications, arbitrations, mediations, and TCC proceedings
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development
• Mentor junior colleagues and collaborate across departments

Key requirements

• 4+ years’ PQE in construction
• Strong non-contentious experience; interest or experience in disputes
• Commercial mindset, clear communicator, detail-focused
• Enjoys teamwork, mentoring, and client interaction

• teamwork
• clear communication
• mentoring
• drafting and negotiation of construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• procurement and risk advisory
• dispute resolution (adjudications, arbitrations, mediations, TCC)

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