Infrastructure
Engineering, maintenance and asset services for transport, utilities and public infrastructure.
Explore infrastructureIndependent group · UK & Europe
Building businesses that last
Northstar Group invests in essential businesses, technology and infrastructure with a long-term view of growth, resilience and responsible value creation.
Privately ownedFounded 199812 countries
NORTHSTAR
Annual revenue£1.8bn2026 group estimate
People6,400+Across the group
Countries12UK and Europe
Years building28Since 1998
About Northstar
Patient capital, practical leadership
We back businesses that solve real problems and can compound value over decades, not quarters.
Our model combines permanent capital with experienced operating teams. That gives our businesses room to invest, modernise and grow without losing sight of customers, employees or the communities they serve.
Meet our leadershipOur businesses
Focused on sectors that keep economies moving
Three operating platforms with distinct leadership teams and a shared commitment to durable growth.
Digital Services
Cloud, software and managed technology services for organisations modernising critical operations.
Explore digitalIndustrial
Specialist manufacturing and supply businesses serving construction, energy and advanced industry.
Explore industrialImpact & performance
Growth measured beyond the balance sheet
We track operational, environmental and people outcomes alongside financial performance.
CASE STUDY
Modernising regional energy infrastructure
A Northstar Infrastructure company combined field engineering, digital inspection and predictive maintenance to improve network reliability across a five-year programme.
18% fewer unplanned outages240 km upgraded
Read the storyProgramme value£420m
Apprenticeships186
Carbon reduction31%
Our history
Built steadily, one business at a time
Northstar founded
Established in Manchester with a focus on specialist industrial services.
Infrastructure platform formed
Expanded into long-term engineering and maintenance services.
Digital services launched
Created a dedicated technology platform around cloud and managed services.
A diversified international group
More than 6,400 people working across 12 countries and three operating platforms.
Leadership
Experienced operators with long-term accountability
Emma Clarke
Group Chief Executive
Leads group strategy, capital allocation and operating performance.
Daniel Morgan
Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for finance, risk, treasury and group investment discipline.
Aisha Patel
Chief People Officer
Leads talent, culture, leadership development and group-wide people strategy.
James Ward
Chief Operating Officer
Works with operating companies on performance, safety and transformation.
Where we work
Regional teams, local expertise
Manchester
Group headquarters
1 St Peter's Square · Manchester
Get in touchLondon
Investment & digital
20 Finsbury Circus · London
Get in touchAmsterdam
European operations
Zuidas · Amsterdam
Get in touchCareers
Build the next chapter with us
Join teams working on infrastructure, technology and industrial businesses that matter.
News & insights
From across the group
Northstar commits £180m to UK infrastructure growth
New investment will support capacity, technology and skilled jobs across the infrastructure platform.
18 September 20262026 graduate programme opens across three businesses
Applications are now open for engineering, technology and commercial graduate roles.
5 September 2026Why long-term ownership matters in essential industries
Our operating leaders discuss investment horizons, resilience and building capability over time.
26 August 2026Contact Northstar
Start a conversation
For business enquiries, partnerships, careers or media requests, contact the relevant Northstar team.
General enquirieshello@northstargroup.example
Group office+44 (0)161 555 0180