Framework Manager

Overview

In this role, you will cultivate key stakeholder relationships and oversee framework agreements to drive delivery excellence for Assystem. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into high-quality proposals and client outcomes, while supporting growth through framework opportunities. You’ll implement governance, monitor value delivery, and ensure contractual clarity across projects. This position offers involvement in large-scale engineering initiatives at a global firm focused on shaping the UK energy future. You will work in a collaborative, results‑driven environment with an emphasis on continuous improvement and client value.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Employee referral scheme

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage key contacts within stakeholder businesses to drive interest and collaboration with Assystem
• Understand framework strategy and ensure delivery aligns with requirements and client expectations
• Leverage internal capabilities to advise clients on solutions supporting growth
• Support bid team in tendering and positioning for future framework opportunities
• Implement framework management controls for efficient proposal delivery and value for money
• Develop framework tools to monitor activity, spend, client satisfaction, and savings
• Ensure frameworks are reviewed by Legal and contractual matters understood by project teams
• Represent Assystem in framework-level reviews, supplier meetings, and bidders’ forums
• Contribute to refining and implementing the business plan for Framework
• Ensure projects are set up and executed per company policies and QA requirements
• Lead monthly or agreed project reviews to identify issues and opportunities
• Aim for GM attainment on each project within the Framework

Key requirements

• Curious mindset with change-driven attitude
• Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities
• Flexible communication style for different stakeholders
• Energy and commitment to deliver
• Resilience and recovery after setbacks
• Questioning and root-cause analysis
• Openness to innovative solutions and calculated risk taking
• Challenging poor practices while maintaining collaboration
• Active listening, engagement, and customer-centric focus
• Strong relationship-building both internally and externally
• Knowledge sharing and collaborative problem solving
• Accountability for high-quality outputs
• Self-leadership and continuous improvement
• Performance monitoring and adjustment of own and project performance

• collaboration
• adaptability
• problem-solving
• customer-centric mindset
• open communication
• resilience

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