This work covers the appointment of external professionals such as architects, engineers and other consultants by a client or main contractor for a construction project, including drafting the consultant appointment, defining duties, scope of services, fees and deliverables, and managing liability and termination. A solicitor in this field drafts and negotiates the appointment documents, assesses professional duties, ensures alignment with the main contract, and advises on risk, insurance and dispute resolution related to the consultant's role. The matter may involve procurement, project timetables, and changes to the consultant's scope as the project evolves.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles the drafting of appointment terms, assessment of professional duties, and alignment with contract particulars, including fee structures, liability and insurance requirements, and issues around termination or variation, within the context of the construction contract and project governance.