Construction Senior Associate

• Salary ranging from £70,000 to £115,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Comprehensive healthcare package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Permanent position based in Manchester.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

This role offers exposure to a varied and challenging caseload, excellent career progression opportunities, and the chance to work alongside recognised specialists within a collaborative national team.

Clients on a broad range of contentious construction and engineering matters.

Providing strategic dispute avoidance and risk management advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Supporting clients through negotiations, mediations, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Advising on disputes involving:

• Delays and disruptions
• Defects and performance issues
• Payment disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Contractor and consultant disputes

Leading or assisting with adjudications, litigation, domestic arbitration, and international arbitration proceedings.

Working closely with clients, technical experts, counsel, and multidisciplinary legal teams to deliver practical solutions.

Managing matters with increasing autonomy while collaborating on larger, more complex disputes.

Taking an active role in business development and helping to strengthen existing client relationships.

Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior lawyers within the team.

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contentious Construction
• This is a chance to work on complex, high-value construction

You will have:

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE in contentious construction and engineering law.
• Strong experience advising on complex construction, infrastructure, and engineering disputes.
• Exposure to adjudication, litigation, and arbitration proceedings.
• Experience of international arbitration (desirable but not essential).
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and technical skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to confidently manage matters and client relationships.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.
• A genuine interest in business development and practice growth.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.