Framework Manager

Framework Manager – Water & Utilities

Location:

Hertfordshire (Hybrid working available with flexibility across regional offices)

Salary:
Competitive + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Contract:

Permanent | Full-Time

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Framework Manager to oversee the successful delivery of a long-term infrastructure framework within the UK water sector.

This senior leadership role combines commercial management, contract administration and stakeholder engagement, ensuring a portfolio of engineering projects is delivered safely, efficiently and profitably. You’ll work alongside operational, commercial and technical teams to drive performance, strengthen client relationships and ensure contractual excellence throughout the lifecycle of complex capital projects.

If you have extensive experience managing NEC contracts, leading commercial teams and working within utilities, infrastructure or engineering, this role offers the chance to influence strategic delivery across a significant programme of works.

• Lead the commercial and contractual management of a portfolio of infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic direction across framework delivery, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved.
• Manage NEC contracts, including compensation events, early warnings, change management and risk mitigation.
• Monitor financial performance through forecasting, budgeting, valuations and final account management.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Support operational teams with commercial advice throughout project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, reduce commercial risk and maximise profitability.
• Promote best practice in governance, compliance and contract management.
• Lead, mentor and develop commercial and project teams.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Significant experience in commercial or framework management within utilities, infrastructure or engineering.
• Strong background administering NEC contracts.
• Experience overseeing high‑value capital works or long‑term framework agreements.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong financial management experience, including forecasting, cost control and reporting.
• The confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and influence decision‑making.
• Previous experience within the UK water industry would be advantageous.

• Competitive salary with an attractive benefits package.
• Long‑term career progression within a growing infrastructure organisation.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Paid volunteering opportunities.
• The opportunity to work on high‑profile infrastructure projects supporting essential UK infrastructure.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and creating an inclusive recruitment process where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Please note:

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, which may include a DBS check and substance screening where applicable.