Pre-Construction Manager/Framework Manager

Job Title: Framework Manager / Pre-Construction Lead

Location: Norfolk

Salary: Up to £100,000 + £7,000 car allowance, travel expenses, 25 days holiday, and benefits

Overview: We are seeking an experienced and driven Framework Manager / Pre-Construction Lead to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major construction framework with a local authority. Over the next five years, this framework will deliver up to 20 diverse projects ranging from £1 million to £10 million in value. These projects involve refurbishing and upgrading existing buildings to help meet net-zero goals.

The successful candidate will work closely with the client, local authorities, design teams and various project teams to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery, from the pre-construction/design phases through to building on site. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in framework management and pre-construction who is ready to lead and make a positive impact on sustainable construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the delivery of the construction framework, overseeing the planning, design, coordination, and execution of multiple refurbishment and upgrade projects.
• Act as one of the main points of contact with the local authority, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with their expectations and net-zero objectives.
• Coordinate pre-construction activities, initially heavily getting involved in design stages 1 -4 but also including feasibility studies, budgeting, value engineering, and procurement strategies.
• Work closely with design teams, ensuring all designs are compliant with sustainability standards and reflect net-zero requirements.
• Monitor and manage financial performance, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, including presentations and meetings with clients, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across all projects.
• Helping develop and manage the framework pipeline, forecasting future workload and resource needs.
• Support the project teams with any technical, design, or procurement challenges that arise during delivery.
• Ensure best practices are maintained throughout the framework, promoting innovation and sustainability in all construction activities.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in framework management and pre-construction within the construction sector, preferably on refurbishment and sustainability projects.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Strong understanding of sustainability and net-zero principles in construction, with experience delivering projects that contribute to environmental goals.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Financially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and managing project costs.
• A proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate issues and implement solutions effectively.
• Relevant qualifications in design, construction or commercial

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of up to £100,000, plus a £7,000 car allowance and travel expenses.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension and healthcare.
• Opportunity to work on exciting, sustainable projects that have a positive environmental impact.
• Strong career progression opportunities within a leading construction company.

Application Process: If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a high-profile construction framework with a focus on sustainability and net-zero, we encourage you to apply.

If you fit this role and would like to find out more then please do not hesitate to get in touch with Andreas; andreas.vella@peoplegroup.com or send in your CV for consideration and we will be in touch.