Framework Manager - Water Utilities - Civil Engineering

Framework Manager - Thames Water Framework

Location: Flexible across our regional offices
Salary: Up to £120,000 + Company Car + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Lead the Commercial Success of a Major Infrastructure Framework

Are you an experienced commercial and contract management professional ready to take ownership of a major infrastructure framework?

We are looking for a Framework Manager to provide strategic leadership, commercial governance and contract oversight across a Thames Water MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) portfolio.

This is a high-profile leadership role where you'll work closely with senior client stakeholders and internal teams to ensure projects are commercially successful, contractually compliant, financially optimised, and delivered safely and efficiently.

As the senior commercial representative for the framework, you'll lead a multi-disciplinary team, strengthen key client relationships and drive continuous improvement across a diverse programme of essential infrastructure projects.

Please note: There is flexibility for this role to be based from one of our regional offices.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the commercial, contractual and operational management of the Thames Water MEICA framework.
Provide strategic direction to maximise commercial performance and profitability.
Manage NEC contracts, including change control, compensation events, valuations, risk and final accounts.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Thames Water and key stakeholders.
Lead commercial governance, reporting and financial forecasting across the framework.
Support and develop high-performing commercial teams.
Drive continuous improvement, best practice and operational excellence.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual obligations.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a commercially astute leader who can influence at every level, manage complex contracts and deliver exceptional commercial outcomes.

Essential Experience

Extensive commercial and contract management experience within infrastructure, utilities, water or MEICA environments.
Proven success managing multi-million-pound frameworks, contracts or capital delivery programmes.
Strong NEC contract management experience, including compensation events, change control and commercial governance.
Experience of financial management, forecasting, cashflow, valuations and final accounts.
Excellent commercial negotiation, stakeholder management and contract administration skills.
Knowledge of MEICA engineering principles and project delivery processes.

Desirable

Previous experience within the UK Water Industry.
Experience working on Thames Water AMP programmes.

Qualifications

Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

Salary up to £120,000
Company Car
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Flexible base location across regional offices
Opportunity to lead a flagship Thames Water framework
Long-term career progression within a successful and growing infrastructure business
Collaborative, supportive leadership environment with genuine autonomy

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a strategic commercial leader with the expertise to manage complex frameworks, build trusted client relationships and drive outstanding commercial performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK's water sector.

Our client is a leading UK civil engineering, MEICA and utilities infrastructure contractor, delivering essential maintenance and capital projects across the water sector. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, safety and long-term client partnerships, the business offers outstanding career opportunities on high-profile infrastructure frameworks