construction project manager Marks Tey, England
Job description
The Role
The successful candidate will be between the stages of approaching qualification or up to 4 years qualified, and either with a broad background in litigation or has begun to specialise in Construction.
The candidate will be working in one of the fastest growing construction teams in the region and in a highly successful team led by Sam Bawden. The team predominantly focuses on contentious construction which is complimented by the non-contentious offering including client training, contract negotiations and reviews.
The team places a strong focus on business development and the successful candidate will be encouraged to attend client events, present at our seminars/webinars with our legal partners and build client relationships.
Recent examples of work the team has acted on:
Multiple successful Adjudications covering, amongst other things, interim and final account payment disputes, including a claim for loss of profit against a national housebuilder following its repudiatory breach of contract.- Successful enforcement of Adjudicator’s decisions in the TCC, including those challenged on novel jurisdictional arguments.
- Successful litigation on behalf of a homeowner in relation to defective works relating to a swimming pool and underground car garage at his countryside home.
- On behalf of a ceiling and partitions sub-contractor, negotiated a mediated settlement with the Hong Kong-based owners, of a high value dispute relating to the fit out of a London hotel.
- Partnering with the Scaffolding Association & the National Association of Shopfitters to offer members access to expert legal advice. Numerous instructions received across contentious and non-contentious matters.
What experience do I need?
Ideally you will have knowledge and experience within construction work and you will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in this area.We would be happy to speak with any candidate that may have a more general background in litigation who believes constructions may be for them. The team places a strong focus on knowledge sharing and full training will be offered to complement any broader experience.
What skills and attributes should I have?
- Strong Communication skills
- Pro-active thinker
- Great marketing and networking skills
- Self-motivated
What are we offering?
A competitive salary, as well as a modern and agile working environment at the firm’s regional head office, the A12 Commercial Hub, at Marks Tey, Colchester. The A12 commercial Hub offers colleagues free parking, agile working space, and easy access by road (being based on J25 of the A12) or train (500m from Marks Tey train station). You will be based alongside Holmes & Hills’ Construction specialists and wider Litigation Department who are also based at the A12 Commercial Hub.Employees are also able to benefit from a number of additional benefits including access to an employee assistance programme, virtual GP access 24/7, death in service, a retail discount platform and optional medical insurance policies at group discount rates*
About us
Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 170 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development.
Working in partnership with businesses and individuals
The A12 Commercial Hub, regional head office, now open
Holmes & Hills Solicitors opened its sixth and largest office, a new regional head office providing a base for the firm's growing teams of commercial solicitors, professional support staff and central operational functions in late 2020.
Providing over 14,000 sq ft of modern and agile working and meeting space, the A12 Commercial Hub, as the building will be named, is to provide clients, colleagues and professional contacts a convenient modern and comfortable space to meet and work. The A12 Commercial Hub is located a short walk from Marks Tey train station and situated at Junction 25 of the A12, with ample parking.
Independently recognised as a leading law firm
Holmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners - two independent directories of the UK’s top law firms - as being a leading supplier of legal services in the region.
These accreditations give our clients the confidence that the legal advice and representation they receive from Holmes & Hills is some of the best available.
Our clients range from established and growing businesses whose brands are recognised and sold around the world and local authorities across the region, through to families and first-time home buyers.
