Senior Construction Associate

Douglas Scott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Construction Associate to join their recommended non-contentious construction team. The role involves advising on high-value development and infrastructure projects, providing procurement strategy and building contracts advice. Candidates should have a strong background in non-contentious construction and be open to mentoring junior team members. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Strong background in non-contentious construction (JCT/NEC, development agreements, etc.).
• Commercial acumen and a collaborative, solution-led approach to lawyering.
• Open to advising on some contentious matters, though the focus remains transactional.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-value development, infrastructure, and regeneration projects across the UK.
• Provide non-contentious construction advice, including procurement strategy and building contracts.
• Lead matters where appropriate, mentor junior team members, and contribute to national growth.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

Commercial acumen

Collaborative approach

Job description

Overview

Senior Construction Associate Greater London – £110,000 - £130,000. A leading national firm is looking to recruit a Senior Associate (6+ PQE) into its Legal 500 recommended non-contentious construction team in London.

The role offers exposure to high-value development, infrastructure, and regeneration projects across the UK, advising on everything from procurement strategy to building contracts (JCT/NEC), appointments, and process plant agreements.

You’ll be acting for developers, funds, public bodies, and household names, working alongside a team with deep private practice and in-house experience. The work spans major real estate and corporate acquisitions/disposals, project finance and complex engineering contracts, and digital construction and sustainable building practices.

This is a senior, client-facing position with real scope to take the lead on matters, mentor junior team members, and contribute to national growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-value development, infrastructure, and regeneration projects across the UK.
• Provide non-contentious construction advice, including procurement strategy, building contracts (JCT/NEC), appointments, and process plant agreements.
• Act for developers, funds, public bodies, and household-name clients, in collaboration with a team that combines private practice and in-house experience.
• Contribute to work in major real estate and corporate acquisitions/disposals, project finance, complex engineering contracts, digital construction, and sustainable building practices.
• Lead matters where appropriate, mentor junior team members, and contribute to national growth of the practice.

Ideal fit / Qualifications

• Strong background in non-contentious construction (JCT/NEC, development agreements, etc.).
• Commercial acumen and a collaborative, solution-led approach to lawyering.
• Open to advising on some contentious matters, though the focus remains transactional.
• Desire to work in a modern, forward-thinking environment with strong long-term prospects.

If you’re open to exploring a role that combines high-end work with a genuinely supportive culture, get in touch for a confidential chat.