Mid / Senior Construction / Engineering Solicitor - 3yrs PQE +

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Glasgow seeks a Mid/Senior Construction/Engineering Solicitor to work on high-value projects in the construction and infrastructure sectors. The role involves advising clients on contracts, managing caseloads, and collaborating on large-scale projects, offering a supportive environment and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Excellent working environment

Low billable hours

Work from home options

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in construction law required.
• Experience with standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Advising on key construction form contracts including FIDIC, NEC, IChemE, MF/1, JCT.
• Managing a broad caseload with support from senior partners.
• Providing strategic input on risk management.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Client-focused approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Mid / Senior Construction / Engineering Solicitor looking to lay strong foundations for their next career move. ( 3yrs PQE +)

We are mandated on behalf of a leading law firm with a stellar reputation in the construction and infrastructure space. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside top-tier professionals on high-value projects, from major developments with developers, funders and investors (as well as contractors) both nationally and internationally on significant energy and infrastructure projects

You will work across a wide variety of renewable and construction sectors to include high value and interesting projects in; solar, wind (onshore and offshore), nuclear, biomass, tidal, geothermal, and major infrastructure projects in sectors including highways, rail, health and education.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Advising developers, contractors, and public sector clients on all key construction form contracts including FIDIC, NEC, IChemE, MF/1, JCTJCT/NEC contracts and project structures
• Managing a broad caseload with support from senior partners
• Providing strategic input on risk management
• Collaborating across departments on large-scale infrastructure & renewable projects

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3+ years’ PQE in construction law
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience with standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, etc.)
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, client-focused approach

Our client is able to offer an excellent working environment with low billable, work from home