Framework Manager

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

As Framework Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic client relationships, ensuring the successful delivery and governance of assigned framework agreements, and supporting the growth of Assystem's capabilities across the UK nuclear and infrastructure sectors.

You will act as the focal point for framework management activities, working closely with delivery teams, project managers, recruitment, resource management, commercial teams and clients to ensure frameworks are delivered safely, compliantly and profitably while exceeding customer expectations.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive engagement and identify growth opportunities.
• Gain a thorough understanding of each assigned framework agreement, including strategic objectives and operational requirements.
• Promote Assystem's full range of capabilities and services, identifying opportunities to support customer needs and business growth.
• Represent Assystem at supplier reviews, bidder forums and client framework meetings.
• Act as a key point of contact for client procurement, commercial and framework management representatives.

• Ensure all framework requirements are understood and delivered in line with contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Establish and maintain effective framework controls and governance processes to support safe and compliant project delivery.
• Monitor framework performance, identifying risks, issues and opportunities, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure framework agreements have undergone appropriate legal review and that contractual requirements are clearly understood by delivery teams.
• Develop framework management tools and reporting mechanisms to monitor expenditure, client satisfaction, value for money and performance.
• Coordinate framework reviews, performance meetings and client reporting.

• Support bid and business development teams in the preparation of framework tenders and future opportunities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of framework business plans to support continued growth.
• Monitor delivery team growth against business objectives and support workforce planning activities.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, work closely with Recruitment and Resource Management teams, and monitor framework headcount requirements.
• Support Project Managers in identifying current and future resource needs.

• Review and monitor framework and project financial performance.
• Manage and report on revenue, invoicing, budgets, overheads and profitability.
• Review project performance and support actions required to achieve or exceed planned gross margin targets.
• Lead the commercial management and development of the framework, ensuring robust performance monitoring, a thorough understanding of associated commercial mechanisms, and the proactive identification and implementation of initiatives that improve financial, operational, and strategic outcomes.

• Naturally curious with the ability to drive positive change across people, processes and culture.
• Comfortable working in complex and ambiguous environments whilst managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt approach and style to different stakeholders.
• Demonstrates passion, energy and commitment to delivering results.
• Resilient and able to respond positively to challenges and setbacks.
• Confident in questioning and challenging to identify root causes and improve outcomes.
• Proactive in identifying and implementing innovative solutions.
• Comfortable taking considered risks and learning from experience.
• Customer-focused, with strong listening, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Able to build effective networks both internally and externally.
• Openly shares knowledge and supports continuous improvement.
• Takes ownership and…