Framework Manager

Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK

They now have a requirement for an experienced Framework Manager to join their team in Belfast.

Responsibilities

The framework manager will lead the strategic management, performance and growth of the organisations public sector framework portfolio. This role will ensure frameworks are maintained compliantly, drives pipeline opportunities and strengthens client relationships. The role will report into the Framework Director.

Framework Leadership & Delivery

Take ownership of the framework portfolio, ensuring effective mobilisation, management and performance across all appointed frameworks.

Act as the central point of coordination between pre-construction, operations, and commercial teams.

Develop, monitor and report on framework performance including pipeline and KPIs.

Build and maintain strong relationships with framework providers, contracting authorities and key clients.

Ensure frameworks are actively used and embedded within operational teams.

Provide all framework reporting and monitoring of KPI’s

Manage and produce relevant information for framework auditing

Provide relevant support

Framework Bidding & Business Development

Lead and coordinate contributions to framework submissions.

Identify and track upcoming framework opportunities aligned with business strategy.

Work closely with the bid teams to improve quality, consistency and win rates of submissions.

Support the development of business strategy to align with framework requirements.

Promote framework routes to market internally and externally.

Produce framework capability documentation

Commercial & Strategic Planning

Align framework priorities with wider business strategy, regional priorities and sector focus areas.

Support pipeline development by identifying and progressing framework opportunities.

Contribute to work winning strategies and identify opportunities for direct award and early contractor involvement.

Governance, Compliance & Best Practice

Ensure compliance with framework terms, public procurement regulations and internal governance processes.

Maintain accurate records of framework performance metrics.

Develop and implement best practice processes for framework management across the wider business.

Support internal and external audits.

The Individual

Qualifications

Degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent.

Essential:

Proven experience in a construction framework management, bid management, or business development role.

Strong understanding of public sector procurement routes and frameworks.

Commercial awareness of frameworks to drive growth.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to work with all business functions and influence teams at all levels.

Strong organisational skills to manage multiple frameworks

Supportive team member and collaborative contributor

Be able to travel to Framework meetings across the UK

Desirable:

Experience in:

NEC contracts.

Working with Crown Commercial Service Frameworks or other Public Sector Framework environments.

Performance monitoring and data driven decision making.