Framework Manager

Amey Consulting – Framework Manager We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Framework Manager to join our Consulting Highways team. This is a hybrid position and with office space in Scottish offices including Edinburgh / Glasgow / Perth.

The Framework Manager will provide technical leadership and management across building structures, civil and multidisciplinary built environment projects, supporting both project delivery and business growth across Scotland. The role will lead the development and delivery of structural, civil and building-related engineering services for public estate, infrastructure and commercial clients, whilst managing technical teams, client relationships and commercial performance.

The postholder will act as a recognised technical leader in the buildings sector, supporting the identification and mitigation of asset risks, latent defects, building safety requirements and refurbishment opportunities, whilst driving innovation and excellence across project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

To act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers

Preparing and leading the preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme

Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables

Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, including presenting proposals

Significantly contributing to and leading the preparation of bids and the general work winning function, taking responsibility for the preparation of technical and commercial offers with accountability to the bid director Working on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full time but temporary role and including out of hours working

Assuming the role of people manager when required by the business

Framework Ownership and Control Act as the single operational point of control and a key point of contact for client engagement.

Lead the delivery of building structures and multidisciplinary engineering projects from feasibility through to construction and completion.

Act as technical lead for structural assessments, inspections, condition surveys and refurbishment projects with expertise in the preparation of engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and relevant standards.

Provide specialist advice in relation to structural engineering, building fabric, latent defects, asset management and risk mitigation.

Lead design reviews, technical assurance activities and peer reviews across building projects.

Ensure compliance with relevant design standards, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and quality management systems.

Support the development of digital engineering and BIM best practice across projects.

Identify and engage relevant expertise in respect of complimentary disciplines eg M&E, Building systems etc Interface and Coordination Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring successful delivery against programme, quality and financial objectives.

Lead fee proposals, commercial negotiations and work-winning activities.

Identify opportunities for growth within existing clients and frameworks.

Manage project resources, budgets, invoicing and financial forecasting.

Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and change control processes.

Client & Business Development Develop strong relationships with public and private sector clients.

Support strategic growth of built environment services across Scotland and interface directly with colleagues within the Complex Facilities business unit.

Lead technical input into bids, framework opportunities and business development initiatives.

Collaborate with operational teams to develop solutions addressing asset condition, lifecycle management and building safety challenges.

Support mobilisation and delivery of time-critical projects where operational and financial risks exist.

Qualifications Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned

Skills Applies engineering theory and principles to complex or ambiguous situations, where concepts need to be adapted to reach the correct outcome

Knowledge, understanding and experience of…