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

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Bristol seeks an experienced Construction & Engineering Senior Associate to lead on high-value matters and advise on UK and international projects. You will build trusted client relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving complex matters to successful outcomes.

The role offers a hybrid working model, a clear career path, and a market-leading salary and benefits package. A demanding yet rewarding opportunity for a top-tier solicitor.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

5+ PQE

Complex construction caseloads

Energy/Infrastructure/Transport/Defenс

Client care skills

Job description

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.

The Role

• 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.

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, disability, 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.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £89000 – £100000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol