Framework Lead

Washington, Tyne And Wear
United Living
Company Description

United Living Group consists of four dynamic businesses, each dedicated to creating a connected and sustainable future:

• United Living Connected: Connecting people to a digitally connected world through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure.
• United Living Infrastructure Services: Delivering engineering solutions that support critical utilities infrastructure.
• United Living Property Services: Revitalising homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces.
• United Living New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address local community housing needs.

Job Description

Join the thriving and dynamic United Living Infrastructure Services team in Washington! As a rapidly growing business, we are excited to welcome a new Framework Lead to contribute to our success. If you’re looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you.

Based in our Washington office in the North East of England, the individual will ensure the effective management of multiple high value water projects, ensuring programme requirements are met whilst working in line with both Company and divisional objectives and achieving the client and customer aspirations and expectations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful management of projects, attending pre-start meetings, devising a strategic programme of works at the start of the contract and continually monitoring progress to ensure projects achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for preparation and effective management of the project producing the overall Project Delivery Plan and associated detailed short term programmes and, where necessary, in conjunction with the Operations Director, making amendments to maintain the overall Plan. Take all necessary actions to ensure that work is carried out within the project requirements and timescales.
• Overall responsibility for the project including design, safety, quality management, resource planning, programme management and commercial management.
• Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified.
• Ensure that projects are staffed adequately and led and managed effectively and maintain high levels of commitment and morale; ensure at all times that good two-way communication occurs. Ensuring strong team ethic.
• Work closely with the Commercial team ensuring that all matters relating to commercial and operations are fully aligned and managed.
• Support the Bid Team work winning activity where necessary.
• Lead all of the People responsibilities for the team including undertaking and monitoring the completion of Performance & Development Reviews, supporting and coaching team members to achieve both individual and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have extensive experience in managing the technical delivery of large-scale water projects. Alternatively, experience in oil/ gas/ utilities/ major civils may be suitable.
• Must have experience of working on multiple contracts
• Must be an experienced Project Manager who can organise and manage the completion of site works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective
• Commercial and Programming awareness
• Site management safety certificate (SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely)
• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish.
• Technical Advisor for WIRS (Water Industry Registration Scheme)
• Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience managing high value projects or portfolios.
• Full UK driving license

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness programmes