NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract

Andrea Rae is a construction law consultant and an expert serving on the NEC panel of consultants.

Andrea has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. She began her career as a trainee quantity surveyor at 18, working full-time for a main contractor while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying at Sheffield Hallam University. After qualifying, she worked for various main contractors, gaining practical experience on construction sites and advancing to the role of commercial manager.

Andrea then transitioned to construction law consultancy, initially focusing on dispute resolution before specializing in contract drafting and advice. She earned a master’s degree in construction law and dispute resolution from Leeds Beckett University, receiving the Keating Chambers Prize for achieving the highest grade in her cohort in 2017.

In 2017, Andrea was appointed a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. After years of working with various standard forms of contract, she dedicated a significant period to the NEC suite of contracts, advising clients on contract selection, drafting, and providing expert advice. This extensive experience provided her with an exceptional understanding of the full range of NEC contracts.

Andrea was appointed as an expert on the NEC Panel of Consultants in January 2025 and continues to serve in this capacity. In this role, she contributes to the development of training materials and user guides for the NEC suite of contracts.