Senior Contracts Advisor - Construction

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.