Construction Contracts Negotiator

Our client is looking for an experienced Construction Contracts Negotiator to manage and negotiate construction contracts, subcontract agreements and commercial terms on behalf of the business.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of construction contracts and the ability to review contractual documentation, identify risks, negotiate favourable terms and work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams.

This is a fully remote position suited to an experienced construction contracts professional who can work independently and confidently manage negotiations from initial review through to agreement.

• Review, negotiate and manage construction contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Negotiate contractual terms, pricing, payment provisions, variations and amendments.
• Review scopes of work, tender documentation, specifications and contract schedules.
• Identify contractual, commercial and financial risks before agreements are finalised.
• Negotiate with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve commercially favourable outcomes.
• Review and negotiate contract exclusions, liabilities, warranties, indemnities and other key provisions.
• Assist with the preparation, issuing and execution of contracts and amendments.
• Manage contractual changes, variations, extensions and associated negotiations.
• Support the resolution of contractual queries, disagreements and disputes.
• Liaise with Quantity Surveyors, Contracts Managers, Project Managers and senior management.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, negotiations, amendments and supporting documentation.
• Ensure contractual obligations, deadlines and deliverables are clearly understood and documented.
• Provide advice and recommendations to management on contractual and commercial matters.
  

• Proven experience in construction contracts and contract negotiation.
• Strong construction industry experience.
• Experience negotiating contracts with clients, subcontractors and/or suppliers.
• Good understanding of construction contract terms, commercial risk and contractual obligations.
• Ability to interpret and negotiate contractual documentation and scopes of work.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify potential contractual risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
  

• UK construction industry experience.
• Experience with JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or Contract Management qualification.
• Experience managing subcontract agreements.
• Experience dealing with construction variations, extensions of time and contractual claims.
• Experience using contract management or construction management software.
  

Construction Contracts | Contract Negotiation | Commercial Awareness | Contract Review | Risk Management | Subcontract Agreements | Variations & Claims | Client & Supplier Negotiation | Contract Administration | Attention to Detail

Fully Remote

UK working hours may be required to support communication with clients, contractors and project teams.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced construction contracts professional who understands both the technical and commercial aspects of construction contracts and is confident negotiating terms, protecting the company's interests and finding practical solutions to contractual issues.