Framework Manager

About The Role

Working Hours:

35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments:
Casual Car Allowance

Closing Date: 26 January 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method:
Face to Face

This role is subject to:

• 2 References – where possible we require 3 years' history.
• Casual Car Documentation – the successful candidate will be a designated casual car user, may need to use a car occasionally. Must hold a full valid driving licence and provide own car and documentation. Allowance per mile of business use.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a construction, procurement or sustainability related discipline.

Capital Programmes and Procurement require a suitably qualified Framework Manager to join the Northwest Construction Hub framework team.

Capital Programmes, the Northwest Construction Hub (NWCH), is an innovative construction procurement vehicle that addresses the procurement needs of its clients and responds to their constraints with flexible procurement processes and methodologies. It works with a number of public sector clients across the Northwest.

• The role will be responsible for assisting with the framework call‑off process, quality checking procurement documents, and ensuring quality customer‑focused services are delivered within performance and quality targets.
• The post holder will be primarily responsible for managing and advising the frameworks and advising on the tendering process. They will be client‑facing and engaging with internal and external clients across the Northwest region to achieve “value for money,” positive economic and environmental impact through the development, introduction of framework management processes.

• You will have excellent communication, financial, and commissioning skills and will also excel in people management, planning and organising, resolving problems, and making effective decisions.
• Additionally, you will have experience working in the construction industry and be interested in framework/procurement management and stakeholder engagement and management in this sector. An interest in partnership working within the construction industry as well as knowledge of/carbon reduction and biodiversity agendas and processes are key.
• The successful applicant will also require demonstrable quantity surveying / procurement management work experience and be degree qualified (or equivalent) in a construction, procurement or sustainability related discipline.
• You should be able to demonstrate a commercial approach and be numerate and analytical – particularly being able to translate raw data into useful information.
• An awareness or understanding of the Government Construction Strategy 2025, the Social Value Act 2021 and Regional Social Value Policy are also required.
• 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.

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension – You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three‑times your salary as a lump…