SDF Framework Manager

Chevron Traffic Management LTD; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading traffic management company is seeking an experienced SDF Framework Manager based in Newport. This pivotal role involves leading operational work under the SDF contract, focusing on safety, quality, and sustainability. Candidates should have a strong background in traffic management and the ability to establish collaborative relationships. Competitive salary along with benefits including a car allowance and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Volunteering days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in traffic management or highway maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence required for travel around the operating area.
• Commercial understanding to expand knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational programme of work under the SDF contract.
• Deliver Framework Commitments including quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Establish dynamic working relationships with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Traffic management experience

Local construction market knowledge

Relationship building

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Business lead conversion

Education

IOSH Managing Safely/SSSTS/SMSTS or equivalent

Job description

SDF Framework Manager (Areas 1 & 2, Newport)

Location: Areas 1 & 2, Newport, NP19 0RD

Hours: General hours of work are 40 per week, Monday to Friday.

Two days per week will be spent with our customers (National Highways and others) at their offices, including Bristol and Exeter. We really value our in-person engagements to facilitate relationship-building and help promote Chevron's presence and initiatives.

Salary: Highly competitive salary dependent on experience and skills, plus benefits.

Are you ready for a career that's not just a job, but an adventure? At Chevron Traffic Management, we offer more than just stability and growth - we offer a journey filled with excitement, opportunities and excellent benefits:

What can we offer?

• Expertise: Chevron Traffic Management is the UK's leading infrastructure safety business
• Car Allowance: a monthly payment added to your salary
• Rewards: Save an average of £400 per year with Fill Your Boots Rewards - more money for fun stuff!
• Professional Growth: Unlock new skills with access to our Internal Academy
• Relax and Recharge: 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, and bank holidays!
• Health and Wellbeing: Retail discounts platform, Life Assurance - with 24/7 GP appointments, free physio and counselling for you and your family
• Volunteering: Make a positive impact in your community by volunteering, choose 2 days and get these fully paid!
• Maternity and Paternity pay: Extra support for parents-to-be!*
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our Cycle to Work Scheme - get a new bike and accessories tax-free!
• EV & ULEV Scheme: Get a new eco-friendly car and save on tax with our Electric & Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme*T&Cs apply

About us:

Chevron Traffic Management ensures road workers and users stay safe during roadworks by setting up temporary road closures, diversion routes, and pedestrian walkways. We handle everything from cones and signage to traffic lights and barriers. Our work is visible nationwide.

We consult, plan, design, and collaborate with suppliers and customers to ensure effective schemes. We also use innovation and technology to enhance safety and reduce our carbon footprint.

Traffic management is challenging yet rewarding. Our efforts keep people safe, and our team makes the job enjoyable.

Your role as SDF Framework Manager:

We're seeking a proactive and experienced Framework Manager to support the delivery and development of our business within Areas 1 & 2 of the Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) contract. This pivotal role involves leading and managing an operational programme of work, ensuring the right resources are in place to meet National Highway's strategic objectives, as well as its Vision, Mission, and Values.

• Accountable for the delivery of all Framework Commitments (Quality Promises), including Product, Service, Right First Time, Cost, Time, Health & Safety, and Sustainability
• Creating a safe, collaborative, and lean process-driven working environment that supports effective delivery
• Focused on best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement, driving excellence across all aspects of the framework
• A confident relationship-builder, capable of quickly establishing dynamic and collaborative working relationships with both customers and colleagues—relationships built on trust and consistent delivery

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Previous demonstrable experience in the traffic management industry - either practical TM experience or experience of working in the highway maintenance sector
• Local knowledge of the region’s construction and maintenance market, particularly Highways England, local authority highway maintenance and utilities highways works
• IOSH Managing Safely/SSSTS/SMSTS or equivalent qualification
• Commercial understanding, with relevant capability to expand knowledge
• Proficient in the use of a PC, Microsoft Office suite of software and ability to work with other business management systems
• Highly motivated and able to identify, follow-up and convert your own prospects/new business leads
• Ability to establish dynamic working relationships
• Full UK driving licence - travel around the operating area and for business meetings is required

Desirable:

• Formal commercial or business management qualifications
• Evidence to support process driven capabilities

So, if you want to join a winning team and be part of an innovative organisation which is focused on company growth and employee progression, click on the APPLY button today!

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