Framework Lead

The Capital Programme Division reports to the Deputy Chief Executive and is responsible for developing and delivering Major and Minor Capital Programmes across the City. The current value of the programme is £200m pa. The construction projects undertaken by the service are diverse and for example include works relating to the maintenance of schools, art galleries, parks, listed buildings, leisure complexes, outdoor Christmas markets, community resource centres and the public realm. The Division is looking for an experienced construction professional to strategically manage and lead its North West Construction Hub (NWCH) framework operations. The NWCH was formed in 2009 to improve efficiencies within the public sector. Construction. It has its own separate corporate branding (North West Construction Hub) and is comprised of a number of public sector organisations and private sector construction companies that work collaboratively to procure and deliver construction projects that provide best value for clients through the management of a number of construction frameworks that have been developed in consultation with the partner organisations that are affiliated to the NWCH. Working as the Framework Lead, the successful candidate will oversee the management, marketing and promotion of construction and engineering frameworks at both a strategic and project level that impact the North West of England. This exciting and diverse role will lead the development of innovative supply chain solutions, supply chain principles, procedures methods, performance measurement and improvement tools & techniques, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. It will also be responsible for managing and leading a small team of framework managers which will involve strategic thinking, influencing, change management, and people management. This role will also critically manage and operate robust construction supplier relationships, solve problems whilst being able to balance internal/external customer expectations with a view to delivering a variety of projects and programmes that contribute to the ongoing growth, delivery and development of the City Strategy., As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

• Casual Car Documentation- The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use., You will have excellent communication and people management skills and be able to form and sustain credible partnerships relations. You will also have quantity surveying, operational and commercial experience in a multi-disciplinary professional services environment coordinating and delivering a variety of construction projects on time, budget and required quality.
If you have the above experience and skills and would like to work in a dynamic and interesting environment we would like to hear from you.

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