Engineering contracts in construction cover the drafting, review and negotiation of agreements for engineering works, including design and build, NEC and JCT-type forms, and related collateral documents. A solicitor helps secure payment, set out risk allocation, manage programme dates, variations, extensions of time, and final accounts; handles performance bonds, guarantees, insurances, collateral warranties, and defects liability periods; and advises on dispute resolution pathways such as adjudication, mediation, arbitration or court proceedings. The work shapes project cashflow and long-term liability for clients and contractors.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor deals with standard forms, bespoke amendments, notices, payment schedules, and the interaction of design and construction responsibilities, ensuring clarity around who bears the risk for delays, variations and defects, and how disputes are managed within the chosen forum.