Infrastructure, Projects and Energy

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with matched employer contrib.

Private medical insurance

Dental plan

Life assurance (4x salary)

Income protection

25 days annual leave

Sabbatical leave

Health & wellbeing support

CSR day

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking an Infrastructure, Projects and Energy Associate in Manchester. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path in a leading team handling public and private sector infrastructure, regeneration and energy projects.

You’ll advise on project development, procurement, partnerships and contracts, with increasing responsibility and client contact as you grow within a supportive and ambitious department.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with NQ+ and experience in infrastructure, projects & energy
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage complex projects

Responsibilities

• Advising public and private sector clients on infrastructure, regeneration and commercial projects
• Supporting on project development, procurement, partnerships and contracts
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of documentation
• Managing workstreams and client contact on complex matters
• Building trusted client relationships through commercially focused advice
• Collaborating across practice areas to deliver integrated solutions
• Participating in structured training and development within the team

Skills

NQ+ lawyer

Infrastructure & energy

Drafting & negotiation

Job description

Infrastructure, Projects and Energy Associate

Location: Manchester (hybrid working)

Salary: £60,000 to £95,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: NQ+ (Infrastructure, Projects & Energy or Commercial Contracts)

If you’re a lawyer who enjoys complex, real-world projects and wants to build a long-term career in infrastructure, this is a standout opportunity to join a leading Infrastructure, Projects & Energy team in Manchester.

You’ll work on a varied mix of infrastructure, public sector, regeneration and commercial projects for major public and private sector organisations. The work is high profile and genuinely diverse, with strong partner support, national collaboration and clear development pathways.

This role offers excellent exposure to strategic client relationships and complex project work across sectors including health, housing, regeneration, local government, energy, utilities, transport and education. You’ll support on project development, procurement exercises, strategic partnerships and commercial contracting, with increasing responsibility as you grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising public and private sector clients on a wide range of infrastructure, regeneration and commercial projects
• Supporting on project development, procurement exercises, strategic partnerships, commercial contracts and operational arrangements
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial and project documentation
• Managing workstreams on complex matters and taking increasing responsibility for client contact and transaction management
• Building trusted client relationships through responsive, commercially focused advice
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple practice areas to deliver joined-up solutions
• Benefiting from structured training, mentoring and development within a supportive and ambitious team

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified lawyer (NQ+) with experience in Infrastructure, Projects & Energy, or a strong Commercial Contracts background
• Genuine interest in infrastructure projects and the delivery of essential services across public sector, regulated or private sector markets
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commercial awareness and interest in how clients deliver and operate projects
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work across sectors and disciplines
• Enthusiasm, resilience and ambition to develop into a trusted adviser

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home per week, depending on role and location)
• Competitive financial package, including discretionary bonus (performance dependent)
• Pension with matched employer contributions (up to 5%)
• Private medical insurance, with options to upgrade and add family cover
• Dental plan and access to health screening options
• Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection cover
• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 27 with service, plus the option to buy or sell up to one week per year
• Sabbatical leave options (subject to eligibility)
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 employee assistance programme and counselling
• Mental health support network and occupational health support
• Wellbeing subsidy towards gym, sports membership or wellbeing apps
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loan
• CSR day for volunteering (1 day per year) and payroll giving scheme
• Discounts and rewards portal, plus peer and manager recognition schemes

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role based in Manchester, with hybrid working typically 2 days from home per week (depending on role and location).

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.