Associate Director/ Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager/ Associate Director
Construction & Restoration
London, EC2M
Hybrid/ On-site

Full Time Leadership Senior Management Competitive Salary & Package

Our client is a high-growth heritage building conservation and restoration specialist blending traditional craftsmanship with modern project delivery techniques. They pride themselves on delivering outstanding restoration, masonry finishes, façade works, internal finishes and complex external envelope projects for iconic heritage buildings across the UK.

They are now looking for a Senior Contracts Manager/ Associate Director to join their leadership team, a pivotal role reporting directly to the Managing Director and driving performance across all commercial and operational activities.

What You'll Do:

As the No.2 to the MD, you will:

• Lead and oversee all contract management, ensuring robust commercial control and successful delivery across the project portfolio.
• Manage, mentor and coordinate the Project Management team, ensuring excellence in delivery, compliance, risk mitigation and client engagement.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational support to all departments, including estimating, planning, site delivery and commercial functions.
• Take ownership of contract administration, variations, claims, procurement and client communications.
• Actively contribute to business planning, growth strategy and operational optimisation.
• Step in as senior point of contact in the MD's absence on key projects and client meetings.

Who We're Looking For:

You are ambitious, experienced and ready to make a significant leadership impact:

• Proven track record in senior contract and commercial management within construction, ideally with heritage, conservation or specialist building projects.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex contract portfolios.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially astute with capability in budgeting, risk analysis, claims and dispute avoidance.
• Confident in project delivery frameworks, contract law and construction best practices.
• Energetic problem solver with a proactive, leadership-first mindset.

Why Them?

It's a fantastic opportunity to become part of a team passionate about heritage, craftsmanship and high-quality outcomes.

You'll work on fascinating and diverse restoration projects, leading and shaping teams while helping grow a business that values expertise, detail and client relationships.

What They Offer:

• Competitive senior-level salary + performance-linked bonus
• Clear career progression & leadership responsibility
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Diverse, ambitious project pipeline with high visibility

Apply now to be considered for shortlisting - interviews to begin w/c 23/02/2026