Framework Manager

Overview

Salary: £47,500 - £55,000, depending on skills and experience

Location:
Flexible across the Anglian Water Region, must have ability to travel to Peterborough and Huntingdon

Hybrid Working, 2-3 days per week in the office

Contract Type:
Full-time (Flexibility for Part-Time), Permanent

We're looking for a strategic and collaborative Framework Manager to join us in our mission to deliver our ambitious Capital Maintenance Programme. As a Framework Manager, you will be responsible for managing a number of our key framework contracts, supporting the delivery of a capital maintenance programme worth approximately £80 million per year. You'll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure high performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the framework.

At Anglian Water, we're committed to delivering sustainable, high-quality water services to our customers, whilst protecting and enhancing the environment. Join us, at a pivotal moment, as we launch a cornerstone of our Asset Management Strategy that touches every part of Water Supply in our region.

Our newly formed Supply Maintenance Delivery Team is building a fresh inspection and delivery framework, embedding innovative processes, and forging strong partnerships with our partners. It's an exciting time to be part of one of Water Supply's largest capital programmes, where safety, efficiency, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

• Lead the strategic direction, development and continuous improvement of framework contracts delivering the Capital Maintenance Programme

• Manage contractors and subcontractors, ensuring they are properly authorised and aligned with the framework

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align framework strategies with delivery needs

• Ensure effective supplier performance reporting from front line teams

• Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, and contract compliance

• Drive efficiency initiatives and continuous improvement across the framework

• Resolve issues and disputes promptly to protect programme delivery

• Ensure health, safety, and wellbeing standards are upheld at all times

• Act as a key member of the SMD leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and delivery

• Champion innovation, collaboration, and best practice in framework management

• Experience managing supplier frameworks in capital projects or similar environments

• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proven ability to manage performance, risk, and compliance across complex contracts

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical abilities

• Knowledge of project lifecycle, cost management, and procurement processes

• Champions health, safety, and wellbeing

• Embraces digital innovation and continuous improvement

• Builds trust and empowers teams

• Communicates with clarity and purpose

• Encourages collaboration and constructive challenge

• Balances business, financial, and customer needs

• Personal private health care including physiotherapy

• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household

• 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service

• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

• Life Assurance at 8 times your salary

• Personal Accident cover - up to 5 times your salary

• Paid time off if you're physically or mentally unwell

• An excellent Family Leave package - to help you support your family including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of water delivery, we'd love to hear from you-apply today and be part of something truly transformational.

Closing date: 26/03/2026

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