Framework Manager

Avove Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in Warrington seeks an experienced Framework Manager to lead project delivery in utilities. The role involves managing various projects, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and performance while nurturing client relationships. Candidates should have a background in utilities or construction, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking team focused on sustainable infrastructure and community impact.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Family friendly policies

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple projects or programmes in utilities, water, MEICA, civils, or construction.
• A strong track record in client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a varied portfolio of projects, ensuring performance on safety, quality, cost, and programme.
• Inspire and support Project Managers and delivery teams to achieve excellence across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Posted Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 01:00

Location: Warrington
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

At Avove, we’re proud to partner with United Utilities to deliver essential non-infrastructure across the Northwest. We’re now looking for an experienced and driven Framework Manager to lead the successful delivery of our programme of work, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, and performance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK’s most important water frameworks – shaping how we deliver sustainable infrastructure that supports communities and protects the environment.

What will your day look like…

• Lead delivery of a varied portfolio of projects, ensuring performance on safety, quality, cost, and programme.
• Inspire and support Project Managers and delivery teams to achieve excellence across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, representing Avove as a trusted and collaborative partner to United Utilities.
• Monitor performance, financials, and risks, implementing proactive solutions to keep projects on track.
• Champion innovation and best practice, driving continuous improvement across delivery teams.
• Promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and accountability throughout all project operations.
• Deliver a safe and effective service achieving targeted productivity, KPI and safety performance

About you…

• Proven experience managing multiple projects or programmes in utilities, water, MEICA, civils, or construction.
• A strong track record in client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop multi-disciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness with a good understanding of contracts and cost control (NEC experience desirable).
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you…

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About Avove…

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer…

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.