Senior Contracts Advisor - Construction

CSR (NI) LIMITED; Antrim; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Major projects

Job summary

CSR (NI) LIMITED is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor – Construction to support the legal and commercial team on major projects. You will review building contracts, manage risk, and negotiate terms with clients and external solicitors throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidates should have 3+ years in a similar role within contracting, and a background in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, or related disciplines. JCT Design & Build experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a similar role with a contractor, developer, or construction consultancy.
• 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

Stakeholder management

Communication

Building contracts

Risk assessment

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Law

Job description

Senior Contracts Advisor – Construction

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A leading construction contractor and developer is seeking an experienced Construction Contracts Advisor to join its legal and commercial team.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Approximately 3+ years' 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.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package tailored to experience.
• Opportunity to join a well-established contractor working on major construction projects.

This role is particularly well suited to a QS looking to move into contract/legal advisory work or a construction law professional specialising in non-contentious construction contracts.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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