Framework Lead

Overview:
Lead the delivery and commercial performance of a multi-package water infrastructure framework (Yorkshire Water-focused). You’ll be the senior point of contact for the client and internal teams, responsible for delivering civils, network and treatment-asset works to programme, budget and the framework KPIs while driving innovation, compliance and a “zero-harm” safety culture. The role is heavily civils- and utilities-focused — covering work such as pipeline and network renewals, pumping stations, tanks/reservoirs, treatment-asset refurbishment and storm overflow reduction schemes aligned to Yorkshire Water AMP frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own day-to-day delivery and performance of the framework: ensure schemes are delivered on time, to budget and to client KPI standards.

• Act as primary client interface: build and maintain collaborative relationships with Yorkshire Water stakeholders, attend Portfolio Boards, Framework Steering Group and Framework Management Team meetings.

• Lead multiple project teams (design, construction, commercial, HSEQ) and ensure clear roles, accountability and consistent reporting to senior directors.

• Drive HSEQ excellence: embed company and client SH&E/Q requirements, target zero incidents and defect-free handovers.

• Manage commercial performance: own forecasting, CVR interrogation, cost control, bid submissions and commercial reporting into the board.

• Improve delivery: identify and implement operational/process improvements, value engineering and appropriate technology (e.g., digital site workflows, innovative construction solutions, low-carbon options).

• Resource planning: ensure sufficient in-house and supply chain capability (design resources, plant, operatives) to meet framework demand.

• Monthly performance reporting to senior leadership and support board-level decisions on framework strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record managing water-sector frameworks or similar multi-package frameworks (preferable experience on Yorkshire Water AMP frameworks or equivalent water-company frameworks).

• Strong civils/utilities delivery background — pipeline renewals, pumping stations, tanks/reservoirs, treatment-asset works or sewer rehabilitation.

• Experience with NEC (or equivalent) forms of contract and client-led KPI regimes.

• Degree or equivalent technical qualification; membership/qualification such as APM, MCIOB, CEng or similar is advantageous.

• Commercially astute with demonstrable experience of budget control, CVR review and bid preparation.

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder-management skills — able to present at director/board level and influence client decisions.

• IT literate (MS Office suite and project reporting systems) and comfortable with digital reporting tools.

• Strong commitment to HSEQ and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity (negotiable based on experience)

• Company pension and standard employee benefits package

• Professional development and chartership support

• Ongoing training (HSEQ, leadership, technical) and career progression within large framework delivery teams

• Meaningful exposure to complex civils projects on a major water-company framework

If you’re ready to take ownership of large-scale Yorkshire Water framework delivery - we want to hear from you!