Mid / Senior Construction / Engineering Solicitor - 5yrs PQE +

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mid/Senior Construction/Engineering Solicitor to join their team. This exciting opportunity involves working on high-value projects across renewable and construction sectors, including solar, wind, and major infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with top-tier professionals, advising clients on key construction contracts and managing a diverse caseload. With a supportive work environment and a strong focus on career development, this role offers a fantastic chance to elevate your career in construction law while enjoying a flexible work-from-home arrangement.

Benefits

Work from Home (60/40)

Low Billable Hours

Strong Career Path

Excellent Projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in construction law with strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience with standard form contracts like JCT, NEC, and FIDIC.

Responsibilities

• Advising on key construction form contracts including FIDIC, NEC, and JCT.
• Managing a broad caseload and providing strategic input on risk management.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Tools

FIDIC Contracts

NEC Contracts

JCT Contracts

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Mid / Senior Construction / Engineering Solicitor looking to lay strong foundations for their next career move. ( 5-9yrs 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 5+ 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 available (60/40), excellent projects and strong career path!

Bristol, Bath, Newport, Cardiff, Reading, Swindon, Cheltenham, Gloucester,