Nikolay Todorov
Carshalton,United Kingdom
Summary
Strategic Construction Contracts Manager with a proven track record of progression from specialist installer of SFS and cladding to senior leadership roles including Project Manager, Site Manager, and Logistics Manager. This end-to-end industry experience provides a rare combination of hands-on technical expertise, operational leadership, and commercial acumen.
Experienced in overseeing complex projects from pre-construction through delivery, managing multidisciplinary teams, controlling risk, and ensuring contractual compliance while driving programme performance and profitability. Recognised for building strong stakeholder relationships, leading from the front, and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
Highly loyal, self-motivated, and ambitious, I am driven by continuous professional growth and long-term value creation. I thrive in challenging environments, consistently seeking opportunities to expand responsibility, strengthen organisations, and progress to the next level of leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Contracts Manager
KDD CONSTRUCTION LTD.
London, The United Kingdom
10.2024 - Current
- Executed high-value deals, negotiating terms that maximised organisational benefits.
- Mitigated contractual risks by developing robust control measures.
- Managed complex contracts, ensuring project delivery met specified requirements.
- Ensured timely completion of projects managing contract schedules efficiently.
- Coordinated tender processes, resulting in improved competitiveness.
- Established strong supplier relationships, enhancing collaboration and project outcomes.
- Implemented innovative cost control strategies, achieving significant savings.
- Delivered cost savings through effective budget management.
- Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
Project manager in construction
KDD CONSTRUCTION LTD.
London, The United Kingdom
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Prepared detailed progress reports, providing transparency about the status of projects to stakeholders regularly.
- Adapted quickly to unforeseen changes without compromising on the timeline or quality of the projects.
- Coordinated with multiple teams, enhancing overall project coordination and productivity.
- Engaged in construction activities across new builds and occupied buildings to maintain workflow.
- Managed projects valued between £3m and £8m, ensuring effective resource allocation and client satisfaction.
- Implemented the golden thread strategy effectively in projects to ensure compliance and traceability.
- Managed projects involving SFS and various construction elements including rainscreen cladding, decking, brickwork, and fittings.
Logistics Manager/Supervisor
KDD CONSTRUCTION LTD.
London, The United Kingdom
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Coordinated transport schedules to enhance delivery efficiency.
- Managed logistics on site, ordering materials and allocating labour to specific project areas.
- Completed quality assurance pictures and conducted snagging and desnagging.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing product wastage.
- Improved operational performance through tactical policy, process and procedure planning.
- Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
SFS/Cladding/Curtain Wall installer
JESSELLA LIMITED
London, The United Kingdom
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Installed complex systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Applied knowledge of drawings to ensure project accuracy
- Resolved technical issues swiftly, contributing to accelerated project completion times.
- Addressed challenges directly, demonstrating problem-solving skills during critical situations.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project goals
- Maintained a clean working environment, demonstrating respect for client premises
Education
NVQ Level 7 - Construction Management
ProQual
The United Kingdom 02.2025 -
NVQ Level 6 - Construction Management
ProQual
The United Kingdom 08.2023 -
NVQ Level 3 - Construction
ProQual
The United Kingdom 03.2023 -
NVQ Level 2 - Construction
ProQual
The United Kingdom 12.2022 -
SMSTS - Construction and civil engineering
CITB
The United Kingdom 07.2021 - 07.2026
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work - Health and Safety at work
Highfield Qualifications
The United Kingdom 11.2024 - 11.2027
Anchor Ties Selection & Testing - Construction
QSCL
The United Kingdom 02.2023 - 02.2026
Scaffold Awareness Course - Construction
Eastern Region Training
The United Kingdom 08.2023 - 08.2025
Skills
- Tender process mastery
- Contract negotiation
- Risk management
- Budget management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Technically minded with sharp eye for detail
- Organisational skills
- Proactive
- Forward thinker
- Self Motivated
- Individualist, also a team player
Affiliations
- Gym Training
- Traveling
- Reading Books
- Cooking
Accomplishments
Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Cladding Occupations - Rainscreen Wall Cladding Systems
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Cladding Occupations
SMSTS
FIRST AID AT WORK
Languages
English
Fluent
Bulgarian
Native
Russian
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NVQ Level 7 - Construction Management
ProQual
02.2025 -
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work - Health and Safety at work
Highfield Qualifications
11.2024 - 11.2027
Contracts Manager
KDD CONSTRUCTION LTD.
10.2024 - Current
NVQ Level 6 - Construction Management
ProQual
08.2023 -
Scaffold Awareness Course - Construction
Eastern Region Training
08.2023 - 08.2025
NVQ Level 3 - Construction
ProQual
03.2023 -
Anchor Ties Selection & Testing - Construction
QSCL
02.2023 - 02.2026
NVQ Level 2 - Construction
ProQual
12.2022 -
SMSTS - Construction and civil engineering
CITB
07.2021 - 07.2026
Project manager in construction
KDD CONSTRUCTION LTD.
05.2021 - 10.2024
Logistics Manager/Supervisor
KDD CONSTRUCTION LTD.
09.2019 - 05.2021
SFS/Cladding/Curtain Wall installer
JESSELLA LIMITED
08.2015 - 09.2019