Construction & Engineering Senior Associate - Bristol (5+ PQE)

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Construction & Engineering Senior Associate to join its top-tier team. The successful candidate will manage high-value, complex construction matters across various sectors, such as renewable energy and infrastructure. This role offers a supportive culture with flexibility and a market-leading salary package.

Benefits

Market-leading salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model

Clear career progression framework

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex construction caseloads.
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading on sophisticated construction and engineering matters.
• Advising on innovative UK and international projects.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Engaging in business development with full support.

Skills

Managing complex construction caseloads

Client care skills

Sector expertise in energy, infrastructure, transport, or defence

Education

5+ years PQE as a solicitor

Job description

Overview

Construction & Engineering Senior Associate - Bristol (5+ PQE)

Are you an experienced construction solicitor ready to take on high-value, complex work across the UK and internationally? This is a standout opportunity to join one of the largest and most respected construction and engineering teams in the country.

You'll be advising on cutting-edge projects across sectors such as:

• Renewable Energy
• Nuclear
• Transport
• Defence
• Infrastructure & Development

The successful construction solicitor can expect to enjoy a dynamic caseload spanning both contentious and non-contentious matters, working with household-name clients and collaborating closely with real estate, finance, and corporate teams to bring major projects to life.

Responsibilities

• Leading on sophisticated construction and engineering matters
• Advising on innovative UK and international projects
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Engaging in business development with full support

About you

• At least 5 years\' PQE (ideally 6+)
• Proven experience managing complex construction caseloads
• Sector expertise in energy, infrastructure, transport, or defence
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills

Why Join?

• Join a top-tier, award-winning team with Legal 500 and Chambers UK recognition
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Supportive, inclusive culture with a clear career progression framework
• Market-leading salary and benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your career within a high-performing team that's shaping the future of construction law.

Contact

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.