Construction Subcontractor Agreement — Word & PDF Template

This construction subcontractor agreement sets out the terms on which a main contractor engages a subcontractor to carry out part of a construction project. It records the scope, price and programme and addresses insurance, health and safety and defects.

Who is this template for?

It is intended for main contractors and subcontractors in the building and construction trades in England and Wales. Use it for groundworks, trades packages and other works carried out under a main contract.

What does the template include?

The agreement is organised into clearly numbered clauses covering the subcontract:

• Parties — identifies the contractor and the subcontractor.
• The project — the main project and site.
• Scope of subcontract works — the works to be carried out.
• Programme and completion — timing of the works.
• Subcontract price — the agreed price.
• Payment terms — invoicing and payment.
• Variations — changes to the works.
• Subcontractor’s obligations — duties of the subcontractor.
• Insurance — required cover.
• Health and safety — site safety duties.
• Defects — putting right defective work.
• Termination — ending the agreement.
• Dispute resolution — resolving disagreements.
• Governing law — England and Wales jurisdiction.
• Signatures — execution by both parties.

Easy to customise

The template works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Fill in the highlighted fields, set out the scope and price and remove anything that does not apply.

Format and scope

Supplied as an editable Word (.docx) file and a ready-to-print PDF, formatted to A4. Written in plain British English with light, general references to England & Wales law.