Contractual Advisor Full Time NEW

McLaughlin and Harvey

Build your Future with Us!

McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in construction. We provide quality new builds, extensions, refurbishments, fit-outs, and small works projects. Working within the health, education, commercial, industrial, leisure, sporting, retail, and residential sectors.

The experience and capabilities of our team allow us to deliver award-winning, quality projects. We are known for adding value and innovation throughout the process, saving our clients time and money. We work across several sectors and are partners on a number of framework agreements, creating value in every project we deliver.

We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a Contractual Advisor to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
• Career Growth Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
• Collaborative Culture Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
• Competitive Package Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits, and flexible and hybrid working options. (Check out our full list of benefits here: (url removed)/ )

What you will be doing

Our Contractual Advisor is an integral part of our construction team. The core role of the Advisor is to provide contractual advice and guidance to our construction teams to help deliver our projects to the standard expected from one of the leading contractors in the UK and Ireland.

The role is exciting and varied. It ranges from reviewing and negotiating complex contract amendments, assessing contractual risks and assisting with contract administration.

Day to day duties include:

• Reviewing and negotiating main contract amendments;
• Generating subcontract documents;
• Assisting the project team in negotiating the terms and conditions of subcontract packages;
• Delivering advice on how the main contract/subcontract operates;
• Provide ad hoc support on contractual matters;
• Prepare and deliver training seminars on standard forms and amended contract terms.

What We re Looking For

Essential

• Bachelor s Degree, or equivalent qualification, in law or a construction related field such as QS, Civil Engineering, Project Management
• A working knowledge of the NEC and JCT suite of contracts

Desirable

• A qualification in construction law, ICE LCMC or similar would be of benefit.

Experience

• The job opening skill level is best suited to applicants with 1-4 years relative experience.

How to Apply:

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McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.

We take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.