This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Construction Associate to contribute to a professional services firm in Manchester. You will focus on providing expertise within the construction sector, working on a variety of projects and cases.Client DetailsOur client is a well known international law firm with a top tier construction team. This is a high performing, cohesive and busy team with a strong reputation for providing associates with early levels of responsibility within a supportive and stretching environment and therefore you can expect to take a leading role on some matters. The team will take a genuine interest and support you with your development and career ambitions therefore offering excellent career prospects. The work of the group is hugely varied, from international arbitration on energy projects to adjudication on larger Real Estate developments and some of the largest PFI/PPP projects. Much of the work is generated from within the construction group itself with the team additionally providing Real Estate, Banking and PFI/Projects support. Projects and advice cover the whole range of construction, engineering and procurement issues across both public and private sectors.DescriptionAs a Construction Associate your duties will include:Work on a diverse range of contentious construction and engineering disputes, including contractual claims, professional negligence matters (acting for both claimants and defendants), and disputes arising from major infrastru