Construction Associate – 3+ PQE
Top-Tier National & International Practice | Manchester or Leeds | Big-Ticket Non-Contentious Construction
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically strong and ambitious construction lawyer to join a leading Construction & Engineering team, based in Manchester or Leeds. This role is ideal for someone looking to work on high-profile, complex construction & engineering mandates and to grow their expertise in a dynamic, supportive environment.
What You’ll Do
* Advise on non-contentious construction work across sectors including residential, infrastructure, energy, transport, civil engineering and utilities.
* Work with clients such as sponsors, developers, employers, operators, contractors, sub-contractors and professional teams on procurement strategies, facilities management, and avoidance & resolution of disputes.
* Take ownership of matters and build trusted relationships with clients, delivering high-quality, timely and commercially driven advice.
* Support cross-jurisdictional and project-wide work, collaborating with teams in other offices and specialist groups (real estate, projects, banking etc.).
* Participate in business development and client relationship building; contribute to the team’s growth nationally and internationally.
About You
* Qualified lawyer with 3 or more years’ PQE in construction law (non-contentious emphasis).
* Experience from a leading national, regional or City practice.
* Strong drafting skills and solid technical understanding of construction procurement, project documentation and contract forms.
* Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
* Proactive, detail-oriented, reliable and able to manage multiple assignments to deadline.
* Ambition to grow your construction specialism in scale, complexity and geography.
Why Join This Team
* You’ll be part of a large specialist Construction & Engineering group (100+ lawyers, 24 partners) acting on some of the UK’s most significant private and public sector construction projects.
* Access to excellent learning & development support, with structure, mentoring, and full backing from senior colleagues.
* Opportunity to work across Manchester or Leeds, with exposure to national and international mandates.
* Collaborative and supportive culture, where technical excellence meets commercial insight.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
📩 If you’re a construction associate looking to work on high-profile, non-contentious mandates in a well-respected team, we’d love to hear from you.