Deals - Tax | Infrastructure | Senior Associate

Our Deals Tax team works closely with our Deals practice to advise on the tax implications of a variety of deals projects including Business Recovery Services, Real Assets & Credit and Mergers and Acquisitions. Part of the wider Corporate Tax network, we're committed to driving collaboration and cross‑working across specialities to drive innovation and success as we service clients all over the world.

The Infrastructure sub‑team, positioned within the Deals Tax practice, provides transaction services to clients including some of the largest infrastructure funds / fund managers, institutional investors as well as corporate and private clients as they look to invest across the infrastructure and new energy markets. We're committed to driving collaboration and cross‑working across specialities to drive innovation and success as we service clients.

Our team is supported by a wide variety of specialists including stamp, VAT, capital allowances, construction industry scheme, tax compliance and finance and treasury specialists. We also collaborate across different lines of service and with our overseas firms.

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our specialist Energy & Infrastructure sub‑team within Deals Tax. You will be part of a hardworking, supportive, and growing group that values collaboration and professional development. From day one, you’ll gain hands‑on experience and be sponsored as you progress your career in this dynamic field.

This role offers exposure to high‑profile domestic and international transactions across diverse sectors, including regulated utilities, transport, renewable and alternative energy (such as wind, solar, electric vehicle infrastructure, and energy from waste), and technology infrastructure (data centres, fibre networks, and more).

As a member of our dedicated tax team, you will help clients understand the impact of tax as a key value driver in transactions. Acting as a strategic consultant, you’ll advise on structuring deals to meet commercial objectives while ensuring compliance with tax obligations.

The deal‑based nature of the work means you’ll collaborate closely with leading investment banks, legal advisors, and PwC colleagues across Transaction Services and other teams. You’ll also work with PwC professionals globally, building a trusted network that supports the delivery of innovative, best‑in‑class solutions for clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop expertise in a fast‑evolving sector, contribute to impactful projects, and grow your career within PwC’s market‑leading Energy & Infrastructure practice.

• Perform Tax Due Diligence reviews which involve looking at existing and potential tax issues, tax compliance and tax risks for clients wishing to sell/acquire businesses; articulating the impact and advising clients on how to approach any risks as part of the deal process.
• Provide Tax Structuring advice to help clients operate their business in the most tax efficient manner e.g. devising tax efficient acquisition and disposal steps for clients buying/selling businesses and implications of withholding tax, corporation tax and payroll taxes.
• Tax Modelling: review the key tax assumptions within financial models to help our clients make informed economic decisions and shape their business strategy.
• Pre and post deal services, including assisting clients with pre‑acquisition re‑structuring and implementing new tax planning ideas.
• Support the team with business development initiatives including preparation of client proposals, market updates and technical workshops and training.

• Demonstrated experience in
  • Tax Due Diligence Reviews, Vendor Assistance, Tax Structuring Advice, Tax modelling
  • Funds flow, Management tax planning, Sale & Purchase review service
  • Post deal implementation services
  • PFI deal structuring and modelling advice
• Transaction tax advice on deals
• Experience of building internal and external relationships and networks
• An ability to plan and deliver work to deadlines
• Developed communication skills, specifically in negotiating with and influencing others
• Experience in handling multiple complex projects and deadlines simultaneously

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.