About NextStep

NextStep connects top consulting talent with high-potential opportunities through smart, AI-powered matching. We partner with ambitious companies across sectors to place experienced professionals in roles where they can have a real impact. On behalf of a client in our partner network, we are currently looking for an M&A Director (Global Infrastructure) to join their team.

About the Company

Our client is a global infrastructure investment and development company headquartered in London, with a portfolio spanning energy transition, digital infrastructure, transport, and water assets across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. With assets under management exceeding £8bn and an active pipeline of new investments and platform acquisitions, the business is investing heavily in its in-house M&A capability. The M&A Director will join a senior transactions team and report to the Head of Corporate Development.

The Role

As M&A Director, you will lead the origination, evaluation, and execution of large and complex infrastructure transactions, from initial opportunity assessment and investment committee approval through to financial close and early-stage integration. You will work alongside investment, legal, and asset management teams and be a credible presence in negotiations with vendors, advisors, and co-investors.

What You'll Do

• Lead transaction origination, building relationships with advisors, identifying off-market opportunities, and maintaining a pipeline of actionable investment targets.
• Oversee financial modelling and investment analysis, including infrastructure valuation, project finance structures, and IRR optimisation.
• Manage full deal execution, coordinating legal, technical, financial, and environmental diligence workstreams across complex multi-party processes.
• Prepare and present investment committee papers and Board-level transaction approvals.
• Own post-close integration and transition planning, working with the asset management team to ensure value is captured efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• 10–14 years of experience in infrastructure investment banking, infrastructure private equity, or in-house M&A at a major infrastructure investor or developer.
• Track record of executing large, complex transactions (greenfield development, secondary market acquisitions, or platform M&A in infrastructure sectors).
• Deep financial modelling capability, comfortable with project finance, DCF, and portfolio-level valuation frameworks.
• Strong deal management skills, able to lead multi-disciplinary teams and keep complex processes on track.
• Sector knowledge across energy transition, digital infrastructure, or transport is a strong advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of £150,000 – £185,000, reflecting the seniority and complexity of the role.
• Significant deal-linked bonus.
• Co-investment and carried interest eligibility.
• Private health cover, enhanced pension, and hybrid working from the London headquarters.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please create your profile at getnextstep.com. Once your profile is complete, our matching system will evaluate your background against the role criteria and match you with the company if it's a strong fit. No cover letter required.

This role is listed by NextStep on behalf of our client. All applications are handled with confidentiality.