Framework Manager

Sphere Solutions; Taunton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering organization in Somerset is looking for an experienced Framework Manager to oversee the delivery of essential highways and structures projects. The role involves managing multiple concurrent projects, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in highways and bridge construction, excellent stakeholder management skills, and relevant qualifications. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression

Support for ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing highways and/or structures frameworks or multiple civil engineering projects concurrently.
• Strong technical understanding of highways, bridges and structural maintenance works.
• Experience working under NEC forms of contract, including early warning and compensation event processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage supply chains in a high-volume, fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of highways and structures works across a live framework.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate internal teams including site management, engineering, commercial and planning functions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Problem-solving

IT skills

Education

Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification (degree, HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Framework Manager - Structures & Highways

Location: Somerset

Sector: Highways & Civil Engineering Frameworks

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Framework Manager to lead the delivery of a portfolio of fast-paced structures and highways projects across Somerset. This role sits at the heart of a long-term civil engineering framework, requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. The successful candidate will oversee the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of framework works, working closely with clients, supply chain partners and internal teams to ensure performance targets are consistently achieved.

The Role

• Lead and manage the delivery of highways and structures works across a live framework, including bridges, drainage, roadworks and associated civil engineering schemes
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, building strong collaborative relationships and ensuring framework objectives are met
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
• Coordinate internal teams including site management, engineering, commercial and planning functions
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance, ensuring quality, safety and contractual compliance
• Drive programme planning and resource allocation to meet reactive and planned work requirements
• Monitor financial performance, forecasts and variations, working closely with commercial teams
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards across all framework activities
• Support early contractor involvement, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives
• Produce performance reports and contribute to framework reviews and audits

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Proven experience managing highways and/or structures frameworks or multiple civil engineering projects concurrently
• Strong technical understanding of highways, bridges and structural maintenance works
• Experience working under NEC forms of contract, including early warning and compensation event processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage supply chains in a high-volume, fast-moving environment
• Strong commercial and programme management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing experience
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• Competent IT skills, including MS Office and project management tools
• Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification (degree, HNC/HND or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term, stable workload through a secured framework
• Opportunity to lead and shape the delivery of essential highways and structures works across Somerset
• Career progression within a growing and forward-thinking civil engineering organisation
• Support for ongoing training and professional development

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a driven Framework Manager to take ownership of a high-profile highways and structures framework, delivering vital infrastructure projects in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent