Senior Associate - Infrastructure & Energy Projects

Mills & Reeve; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills & Reeve are hiring a Senior Associate to join our Projects and Infrastructure team. You’ll work on high‑value, nationally significant projects across social infrastructure, student accommodation, renewables and net zero, government and healthcare.

You’ll take early responsibility for leading projects and managing your own matters, while working closely with experienced partners across our national team. The role can be based in Cambridge or Manchester, with London excluded.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' PQE with public-sector experience.
• Strong drafting skills and practical advice.
• Experience of PFI/PPP documentation or energy projects advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-lead major infrastructure projects.
• Draft and negotiate complex, high-value commercial contracts.
• Advise on operational PFI matters, handback, expiry and successor models.
• Support renewables and net zero projects, including heat networks.
• Help develop innovative contractual structures.
• Manage projects to deliver a seamless client service.
• Mentor junior colleagues and deliver client training.
• Contribute to tenders, pitches, marketing and wider business development.

Skills

Public sector contracting

Contract drafting

Project leadership

Commercial contracts

Job description

Mills & Reeve are hiring a Senior Associate to join our Projects and Infrastructure team. You’ll work on high‑value, nationally significant projects across social infrastructure, student accommodation, renewables and net zero, government and healthcare.

You’ll take early responsibility for leading projects and managing your own matters, while working closely with experienced partners across our national team. The role can be based in Cambridge or Manchester, with London excluded.