Framework Manager

Sheffield City Council HQ; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Framework Manager to oversee the procurement processes related to construction projects within the Yorkshire and Humber region. The successful candidate will engage with clients, contractors, and consultants to ensure effective access to YORhub frameworks, provide advice, and monitor project performance. Ideal applicants will have strong procurement experience preferably in construction, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement delivery, ideally related to construction.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and relevant procurement legislation.
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in accessing YORhub frameworks for consultants and contractors.
• Engage with framework consultants for soft market testing.
• Provide advice on procurement of consultants and contractors.

Skills

Procurement delivery experience

Knowledge of construction procurement

Self-confidence

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Job description

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To support the delivery and management of the YORhub construction frameworks, Sheffield City Council (SCC) is looking to appoint a Framework Manager to work within the Framework Team of the Capital Delivery Service (CDS).

This is an interesting and engaging role that would suit a candidate with experience of procurement, ideally related to construction services.

Working in a small, busy team and reporting to Delivery Manager - Frameworks, as Framework Manager you will take on day-to-day responsibility for engaging with clients, contractors, and consultants in the Yorkshire and Humber region on behalf of YORhub and SCC.

Responsibilities

• Assisting internal SCC and external regional clients in accessing YORhub frameworks to procure appropriate consultants and contractors, depending on their unique project requirements.
• Proactively dealing with client enquiries regarding the use of YORhub frameworks.
• Engaging with framework consultants and contractors to undertake soft market testing for client's projects, to confirm their interest in tendering for construction contracts.
• Arranging, attending, and chairing pre and post tender meetings and briefing sessions.
• Providing advice and guidance to clients on the procurement of consultants and contractors.
• Assisting with the development of tender and NEC contract documentation.
• Post-contract monitoring of projects to record performance.
• Promoting the YORhub Social Value offer to clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement delivery (ideally related to construction).
• Knowledge of construction procurement, including NEC contracts, procurement approaches, and relevant legislation.
• Self-confidence, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to work.
• Solid organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, alongside good customer engagement skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse, interpret, translate, and present information to a range of audiences, including senior staff from client and supplier organisations.

What We Can Offer

• An interesting and engaging role with a varied workload.
• An excellent opportunity to build a network of contacts with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the region.
• The ability to get involved, and assist with, ancillary YORhub services in the fields of marketing, communications, business development, social value, employment and skills, sustainability and much more.

Additional Responsibilities

• Working within CDS and the YORhub Team there are many opportunities for ongoing training and development. We seek to provide a range of opportunities to suit the ongoing development needs of our staff and wider Framework Team.
• The Team organises and attends supplier and client events where you will be required to assist with delivering presentations, both virtually and in person.
• You will also support wider YORhub activities by attending regular meetings, briefings and events, and assisting with business development initiatives where required.
• Some travel within the Yorkshire and Humber Region is required as part of this role.

Background

YORhub manages and delivers the YORbuild, YORcivil and YORconsult frameworks throughout the Yorkshire & Humber region, and beyond. The organisation was formed through a collaboration of four lead contracting local authorities: East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC), Leeds City Council (LCC), North Yorkshire Council (NYC) and Sheffield City Council (SCC).

Further details of these Frameworks can be found at www.yorhub.com

For any questions, or an informal discussion about this role, please contact [e-mail]

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our New job evaluation process to be introduced at Sheffield City Council | Sheffield City Council