Senior Associate Construction & Engineering, Bristol - 6+ PQE

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Construction & Engineering team. The role involves working on high-profile projects and managing complex legal matters. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in construction law and strong client-handling skills. This position offers a competitive salary up to £115,000 and supports hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Career development platform

Vibrant social and sports committees

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE with strong experience in construction and engineering law.
• Proven ability to manage complex matters and lead others.
• Experience in business development and mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lawyers across multiple teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Build industry relationships and contribute to sector groups.

Skills

Construction and engineering law

Client-handling skills

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

SRA registered lawyer

Job description

Overview

Senior Associate - Construction & Engineering - Bristol - 6+ years PQE

Location: Bristol Office (Hybrid & Flexible)

Type of Role: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £95,000 to £115,000

A top-tier UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its leading Construction & Engineering team in Bristol. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure, energy, and development projects that shape the future of the built environment across the UK and internationally.

The Role

This Bristol-based role offers exposure to strategic and complex projects across sectors such as:

• Renewable energy and nuclear
• Transport and infrastructure
• Defence and redevelopment
• Major real estate and finance-backed developments

You'll collaborate with lawyers across real estate, finance, corporate, and projects teams, helping deliver innovative legal solutions. You'll also be encouraged to build industry relationships and contribute to sector groups.

Candidate Requirements

• 6+ years PQE with strong experience in construction and engineering law
• Proven ability to manage complex matters and lead others
• Excellent interpersonal and client-handling skills
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• SRA registered lawyer
• Experience in business development and mentoring junior colleagues

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time role based in the Bristol office. Hybrid working is supported, with flexible arrangements tailored to role and client needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Private medical insurance and enhanced pension contributions
• Hybrid working model and flexible arrangements
• Award-winning career development platform
• Vibrant social and sports committees
• Platinum-level Investors in People accreditation
• Consistently ranked among the best law firms to work for

How to apply

For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact:

[e-mail]

0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

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Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

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.