Framework Director

Kiota Recruitment

Framework Director Water & Wastewater £90,000 £102,000 includes Bonus and Company Car

A respected national engineering group is seeking a Framework Director to lead the strategic delivery of major framework agreements across the water and wastewater sectors.

Operating at a senior level, you ll oversee framework performance across key regional accounts (North or South), lead a team of Framework Managers, and act as the main client interface for long-term contractual relationships with UK Water Authorities and Tier 1 contractors.

This role can be based from offices in Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Leeds, or Birmingham, with regular travel and flexible working to support national frameworks.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery and performance of multiple regional and national framework agreements
• Drive operational excellence across all contracts ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and KPIs
• Build strong client relationships at board and operational levels to grow frameworks and identify new opportunities
• Provide strategic direction to Framework Managers, overseeing performance, growth, and client satisfaction
• Lead contract negotiations, develop client strategies, and act as the escalation point for all framework-related matters
• Monitor compliance with industry regulations (Ofwat, Environmental Agency) and embed sustainability into operations
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Technical, and Commercial teams to align framework delivery across the group
• Set SMART objectives and provide leadership coaching and performance management to Framework Managers
• Identify succession plans, develop internal talent, and ensure team resilience across geographically diverse regions
• Use data and reporting tools to track contract performance and support continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience managing large frameworks in the water or wastewater industry
• Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements, frameworks, and client-side operations
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills able to engage at senior stakeholder level
• Experience leading teams across multiple sites or regions
• Able to identify and drive improvements in service delivery and commercial outcomes
• Track record of mentoring managers and developing leadership capability
• Forward-thinking, methodical, and confident handling complex contract landscapes
• Excellent data analysis and reporting skills using company systems and Microsoft tools
• Full UK driving licence national travel required

Summary

Position: Framework Director

Location: Covers North of UK and can be based out of Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Leeds or Birmingham

Salary: £90,000 £102,000 includes Bonus and Company Car

Duration: Permanent

Start: Notice Dependent

This is a high-profile opportunity for a commercially-minded leader to shape and drive the delivery of major UK frameworks in a critical infrastructure sector.

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