Framework Manager

Search Consultancy Ltd; Inverdruie; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is partnering with an established engineering and infrastructure business to appoint a Framework Manager for the growing team in Aviemore, UK. The role focuses on delivering a major electrical power distribution framework safely, commercially and to programme, coordinating resources and engaging with customers, contractors and regulatory bodies.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in DNO/electricity projects and a proven track record of managing large-scale

Qualifications

• Experience managing electrical power distribution projects.
• Strong contract management experience, ideally NEC3/4.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of electrical power distribution projects across the framework.
• Develop and execute project lifecycle programmes, coordinating resources and milestones.
• Manage project budgets, forecast costs and monitor commercial performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors and regulators.
• Ensure projects comply with health & safety legislation including CDM and industry standards.
• Manage contracts and support delivery of large-scale engineering and power distribution projects.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget forecasting

NEC3/4 experience

Electrical power distribution

Job description

We are working with a well-established and highly respected engineering and infrastructure business operating across the UK's energy and utilities sector to assist them in hiring a Framework Manager for their growing team in Aviemore.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Framework Manager with a strong electrical power background to take responsibility for the successful delivery of a major framework. You will oversee large-scale projects across the power distribution sector, working closely with customers, contractors, regulatory bodies and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and to programme.

As the Framework Manager your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Managing the delivery of electrical power distribution projects across the framework, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Developing and executing project lifecycle programmes, coordinating resources, activities and key project milestones.
• Managing project budgets, forecasting costs and monitoring commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintaining strong relationships with customers, contractors, regulatory bodies and other key stakeholders.
• Ensuring projects comply with relevant health & safety legislation, including CDM regulations, as well as company and industry standards.
• Managing contracts and supporting the successful delivery of large-scale engineering, construction and power distribution projects.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience working on DNO/electricity projects, or strong technical expertise in HV/LV cable laying, switchgear installation, cable jointing and commissioning.
• Proven experience managing electrical power distribution projects, particularly within the energy or utilities sector.
• A proven track record of delivering large-scale projects within engineering, construction or power distribution environments.
• Strong contract management experience, ideally with NEC3/4, alongside the ability to forecast and control project budgets.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, contractors, regulatory bodies and authorities at all levels.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join an established and growing business operating within the UK energy and infrastructure sector.
• A senior position with significant responsibility for the successful delivery and development of a major framework.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, alongside long-term career development opportunities.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.