Practical law: contract law for engineers

Course

Date & Time

10 December 2026
10:00 - 17:30 GMT

Location

Online

Price

Member early booking: £335 + VAT
Member: £375 + VAT
Standard: £495 + VAT

Early booking discount

Available until one month prior

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This popular one-day course aims to provide attendees with a practical understanding of essential aspects of contractual relationships.

It simplifies complex language, clarifies key concepts, and equips attendees with the knowledge needed to navigate engineering and construction contracts effectively, thereby avoiding common pitfalls.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, attendees should be able to:

Analyse the various methods through which contracts are established and the responsibilities they entail
Decipher legal terminology and grasp technical terms related to contractual and professional responsibilities
Evaluate critical negotiation points to prioritise during discussions
Utilise contracts effectively throughout the lifecycle of your projects to optimise progress and mitigate risks

Intended for

Graduate engineer
Mid-career engineer
Senior engineer/Team leader/Manager
Other built environment professionals and engineers

Trainer

Rob took an MA in Law, then qualified both as a Barrister and as a Solicitor and has 40 years’ experience of engineering and construction law. Before specialising in training and consultancy, he was a law firm partner practising in this expert field. He has been retained by numerous Professional Indemnity insurers and has represented and defended hundreds of engineers and other design professionals. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Rob is a busy Construction Adjudicator, and a CMC-registered Civil Mediator.

Contact

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