Senior Contracts Advisor

Senior Contracts Advisor required for Construction

Reporting to the Commercial and Contracts Lead and will be responsible for managing the pre-construction function while providing support to the wider business.

The role focuses on advising the bid and commercial teams, negotiating with clients, and managing the process from tender stage through to contract execution. This is a key role within the company to ensure successful project delivery.

Pre-Construction Support

Provide timely support to the bid team during the tender process

Identify, assess and advise on key risks and opportunities

Provide advice and support to the Senior Leadership Team

Contract Negotiation

Lead and support negotiations with clients across a range of construction contracts

Draft, review and amend contract terms

Liaise with external stakeholders where required

Contract Governance and Execution

Manage and oversee the process for contract approval and execution,

Ensure final agreed terms are reflected in the documents for execution

Maintain accurate records of the process from tender stage to contract execution

Non-Disclosure Agreements

Draft, review and negotiate NDAs and confidentiality agreements with clients and were required, the Supply Chain

Maintain accurate records of all NDAs

Key Skills & Experience

Law Degree (or equivalent legal qualification) with relevant experience in the construction sector or a Construction/Commercial Professional with demonstrated experience in Construction Contracts, (ideally suited to a Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role)

Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts

Strong working knowledge of standard form construction contracts (including NEC, JCT, IChemE)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Experience

Previous in-house experience is an advantage, but not essential
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed