Associate Director – Contract Administrator | Project Management | Industrial, Logistics & Infrastructure | Leading Construction Consultancy | London
York Street has partnered with one of London’s premier construction consultancies to recruit an Associate Director COntract Administrator for their high-performing project management team. This is a rare opportunity to lead major industrial, logistics, and infrastructure developments, overseeing large-scale new-build and redevelopment projects across the UK.
Recognised as one of the leading consultancies in the UK, this firm offers a prestigious West End London location, providing both accessibility and a clear path to senior leadership roles.
The Role
As Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex industrial, logistics, and infrastructure projects, valued between £50M–£600M, across all RIBA stages. You will work closely with developers, institutional investors, and public sector bodies to deliver high-impact schemes that support the UK’s economic and logistical growth.
Key responsibilities include:
* Strategic leadership of multiple high-value industrial and infrastructure projects.
* Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
* Leading and mentoring teams of Project Managers and Assistant PMs.
* Managing projects across all RIBA stages, from feasibility through to completion and handover.
* Supporting business development and contributing to the growth of the industrial and infrastructure portfolio.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* A strong consultancy background with a proven track record in delivering large-scale industrial, logistics, or infrastructure projects.
* NEC accreditation and hands-on experience managing contracts under NEC forms.
* Experience across all RIBA stages, ideally within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
* RICS Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
* Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive complex programmes to successful outcomes.
* A commercially astute and detail-oriented approach, with a passion for shaping the built environment.
The Package
* Salary: £70,000–£85,000 basic.
* Benefits: Comprehensive package including performance-based bonuses, pension, and clear career progression opportunities.
For further details, please contact Grant Smith at grant@ysrecruitment.com or apply within.