Senior Construction Contracts & Risk Advisor

CSR (NI) LIMITED; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CSR (NI) LIMITED advertises a Senior Contracts Advisor - Construction role on behalf of a leading construction contractor. The successful candidate will provide legal and contractual support across the project lifecycle, review and analyse contracts during tenders, and identify risks and opportunities.

They will negotiate contracts with clients and solicitors, ensure alignment with insurance and risk controls, and assist pre-construction teams with non-contentious matters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role with a contractor, developer or construction consultancy.
• Background in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of building contracts and contract negotiation.
• Experience with JCT Design & Build Contracts is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and contractual support throughout the project lifecycle, from tender stage to completion.
• Review and analyse building contracts during the tender process.
• Identify contractual risks, liabilities, and commercial opportunities.
• Conduct due diligence and provide recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate building contracts with clients, client legal teams, and external solicitors.
• Ensure contracts align with the company's insurance and risk management requirements.
• Support the pre-construction commercial and legal teams with non-contentious contract matters.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Building contracts

Construction law

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Law

Job description

CSR (NI) LIMITED advertises a Senior Contracts Advisor - Construction role on behalf of a leading construction contractor. The successful candidate will provide legal and contractual support across the project lifecycle, review and analyse contracts during tenders, and identify risks and opportunities.

They will negotiate contracts with clients and solicitors, ensure alignment with insurance and risk controls, and assist pre-construction teams with non-contentious matters.