Subcontractor Agreement — Word & PDF Template

This Subcontractor Agreement sets out the terms on which a contractor engages a subcontractor to carry out works or services on a project. It covers scope, payment, CIS tax treatment, insurance and health and safety, making it ideal for construction firms and trades engaging subcontractors in England and Wales.

Who is this template for?

It is designed for main contractors, builders and trades businesses engaging subcontractors, and for the subcontractors themselves. It is especially suited to construction projects subject to the Construction Industry Scheme.

What does the template include?

The agreement is fully structured and covers the key terms of a subcontract:

• Parties — the contractor and the subcontractor.
• Project Details — the project and site.
• Scope of Works / Services — the works to be carried out.
• Fees and Payment — charges and payment terms.
• Subcontractor’s Obligations — standards and delivery duties.
• Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) — CIS tax deductions and status.
• Insurance — required insurance cover.
• Defects — putting right defective work.
• Health and Safety — site safety obligations.
• Intellectual Property — ownership of project IP.
• Confidentiality — protection of confidential information.
• Termination — how and when the contract can end.
• Governing Law and Jurisdiction — England and Wales jurisdiction.
• Signatures — execution by both parties.

Easy to customise

The template works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Simply fill in the highlighted fields, tick the relevant checkboxes and edit any clauses to suit your arrangement. No special software is required.

Format and scope

The document downloads as an editable Word (.docx) file and a ready-to-print PDF, formatted to A4. It is drafted for use in England and Wales with light, general legal references.