Reference Number:
CN/213022
Posted:
28th October 2026
Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor | Manchester | Leading Construction Team | High-Quality Work | Leading Client Base | Excellent Career Development | 1-5 PQE
We are working with a leading Construction team in Manchester looking to appoint a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Solicitor looking to develop their career within one of the market's leading construction practices, gaining exposure to high-quality non-contentious work for an impressive client base across real estate development, energy, infrastructure, utilities and regeneration.
The team has an excellent reputation in the Manchester market and is recognised for its strong technical expertise, commercial approach, collaborative culture and commitment to developing its people.
The Opportunity:
You will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of complex construction and development matters, advising major clients across a variety of sectors.
Your work is likely to include:
· Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC and bespoke construction and engineering contracts
· Advising on major real estate development and regeneration projects
· Construction procurement strategies and project delivery
· Advising developers, contractors, funders and public sector clients
· Construction matters relating to energy, infrastructure, utilities and transport projects
· Advising on contractual risk and project-related issues
· Supporting complex commercial developments and high-value projects
You will work closely with highly regarded Partners and Managing Associates, gaining exposure to sophisticated clients and complex, high-value projects.
The role offers excellent opportunities to take responsibility for your own matters, develop client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice, with strong support from experienced lawyers within the team.
About You:
The ideal candidate will be a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor (1-5 PQE) with experience in real estate development and a strong interest in working on complex construction and engineering matters.
You will ideally have experience across areas such as:
· Non-contentious construction and engineering matters
· Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC and bespoke construction contracts
· Real estate development and commercial projects
· Construction procurement and project delivery
· Advising on contractual risk and project documentation
· Major development, infrastructure or energy projects
You will be technically strong, commercially minded and keen to develop your client-facing skills while working on high-quality matters within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Why Apply?
· Join a leading Construction practice in Manchester
· Work alongside highly regarded Construction Partners and senior lawyers
· Gain exposure to complex, high-value construction and development projects
· Advise an impressive client base, including major developers, contractors, funders and public sector organisations
· Work across real estate development, regeneration, energy, infrastructure and utilities
· Develop your technical expertise across a broad range of construction contracts and procurement matters
· Take responsibility for your own matters and build strong client relationships
· Contribute to the continued growth of an established and highly regarded practice
· Supportive, collaborative and down-to-earth team culture
· Excellent long-term progression and career development opportunities
· Highly competitive salary towards the top end of the Manchester market
· Attractive benefits package
· Hybrid working, with three days in the office
This is an excellent opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor looking to join a market-leading construction team, gain exposure to sophisticated development work and benefit from excellent career progression, high-quality clients and a competitive remuneration package.
For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch.
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