Framework Manager - Greater London, United Kingdom - Lainston Partners

Description

Job Description

We are working with a leading contractor, who is currently working on a variety of MEICA Water projects in the Thames Water region.

The role of Framework Manager/Director for the Thames Water business unit with specific responsibility for management and successful delivery of a portfolio of projects to the value of £50 million.

Responsibilities

Municipal Framework Manager for Thames Water, reporting to the Director of UK Operations.

The Framework Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of all turnovers within the Thames Water region of the business, including health and safety performance, achieving financial KPI's, and meeting the objectives of our clients in delivering these projects on time, on budget and to the highest quality. The Framework Manager will work collectively with other senior management functions, such as HSQE and Sustainability, Finance, HR, Sales, and other Operations Managers within the Group. The successful candidate will manage a team of senior staff, including project managers, design engineers, project engineers, commercial team and site management and supervision.

As Framework Manager, you ensure the company's objectives for the region are met in line with the annual budget turnover figures and have P&L responsibility for achieving the margin/EBIDTA targets for their business unit.

Strategic Planning

• Reporting to the SLT and Director of UK Operations on monthly performance of the various Contracts, Frameworks and Functions within his/her control, and ensuring adequate control and monitoring of progress and risk is implemented.
• Reporting against annual budget turnover/sales targets and tracking against EBITDA targets.
• Assist in compilation of the yearly budgets.
• Resource the business adequately to deliver successfully for our customers Making strategic decisions in accordance with Business Plan Objectives and providing the necessary leadership and direction for teams of managers to implement those decisions. Implement continuous improvement and best practice.
• Continually review key performance indicators (KPI's) and benchmarks.
• Drive growth plans for all contracts/frameworks to maximise revenue opportunities and streams.
• Ensure that all activities meet and integrate with the organisational, legal, and statutory requirements for HSEQ and duty of care.
• Ensuring activities within this function of the business are delivered to the highest safety standards set out by our HSQE team.
• Report to the Director of Operations as necessary and assist in development of business plan objectives, turnover, and profit forecasts.
• Close liaison with Commercial Director UK regarding effectively managing commercial and contractual issues, and input as required into tenders and marketing.
• Empowering people to deliver excellence across the business function.

Client Strategy

• Manage the client and other stakeholders' expectations.
• Building strong working relationships with clients
• As a client focused business, ensuring regular liaison with our clients to ensure that their expectations are being met and exceeded.

Operations Strategy

• Project planning and identification of resource additions and restructuring requirements as may be required. Ensuring that HR are kept abreast of any issues.
• Responsibility for the successful delivery of all projects and Frameworks.
• Driving accountability in the project delivery teams by defining clear roles and responsibilities for direct reports.
• Directing the recruitment, selection, development, and retention of appropriate talent for the project delivery teams.
• Oversee contract negotiations with the commercial team and clients.
• Oversee and improve operational activities for our client.
• Communicating and upholding company values within the company and to the wider industry. Ensure staff allocation necessary to efficiently deliver turnover.
• Proactively drive the progress of the construction activities and hold regular progress meetings with the stakeholders.
• Encourage a culture of innovation across all functions.
• Assisting Contract Managers and Project Managers in devising cost-effective plans and methods to enable effective completion of the project.
• Managing risks to avoid delays and increased costs.
• Ensuring project managers adequately supervise and manage their own multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensuring procurement and supply chain engagement meet expected and future turnover requirements.

Senior Leadership Strategy

• Champion a team culture of deliver and learn, guiding customer and profitability centric decision making consistent with our client's values and ethics.
• Lead, manage, inspire, and motivate high performance across the business unit.
• Design and manage a robust set of project and people analytics to ensure operational practices are industry leading.
• Evolve a traditional delivery team to an agile, high performing project delivery team.
• Monthly Performance Report for UK Business (dates to be confirmed).
• Re-Budget Projections (cost to completion) on all projects as and when materially changed.
• Quarterly Performance review report (Backlog and margin projections to year end).

Role Location: The location of the role is based in the Thames Water service region and requires travel to various projects and client offices across the Southeast.

Package: Compensation. circa. Six-Figure Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package.

We present an exceptional opportunity for a driven and innovative professional to impact a growing and ambitious organisation. With the support of extensive resources and a commitment to sustainable practices, you will have the platform to achieve remarkable success and become a pivotal figure in the UK water sector.