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.