About this role
Framework Lead
##### Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 40 Hours Per Week, Monday - Friday
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Lead projects that protect schools and create safer environments for future generations.
Ground Control is looking for an experienced Framework Lead to oversee our Department for Education (DfE) Schools Property Flood Resilience (PFR) framework across the Midlands to East Anglia.
This is an opportunity to lead a multi-regional programme that makes a meaningful difference, helping schools become more resilient to flooding and protecting the environments where children learn and communities come together.
If you're motivated by taking ownership, leading complex programmes and seeing the lasting impact of your work, this is an opportunity to combine strategic leadership with projects that have a genuine purpose.
Why this role?
Make a lasting difference to schools and communities – You'll play a leading role in delivering flood resilience improvements that help protect school buildings, pupils and staff. You'll have the satisfaction of knowing your work contributes to safer learning environments and helps communities prepare for future flooding.
Take ownership of a major framework – You'll have responsibility for delivery across Lots 1 and 5, influencing how projects are planned, managed and delivered across multiple regions. It's an opportunity to take real ownership, make important decisions and see the direct results of your leadership across the programme.
Lead and influence regional teams – You'll work with Construction Managers, Site Managers, surveyors and operational teams across different regions. You'll have the opportunity to bring people together, share expertise and create a consistent approach to delivering successful projects, even without direct line management responsibility.
Shape commercial and operational success – You'll take responsibility for framework performance, budgets and commercial outcomes while identifying opportunities for improvement and future growth. Your decisions will directly influence the success of the framework and help strengthen Ground Control's long-term relationship with the DfE.
Develop your leadership and framework expertise – You'll combine strategic oversight with hands-on regional project delivery, gaining exposure to major public-sector client relationships, commercial management and multi-regional operations. It's an opportunity to strengthen your experience and play an influential role in the continued growth of Ground Control's construction business.
What you'll do:
You'll lead the delivery of Ground Control's DfE Schools PFR framework across the Midlands to East Anglia, combining national framework oversight with hands-on project management within your designated region.
- Lead framework and regional project delivery , overseeing programmes across multiple regions while personally managing projects from surveys and planning through to construction, completion and handover.
- Coordinate and support regional teams , working with Construction Managers, Site Managers, surveyors and subcontractors to manage resources, maintain consistent standards and plan works around school operations and holiday periods.
- Manage client relationships and framework performance , acting as the primary DfE contact, leading meetings and reviews, resolving escalations and monitoring KPIs, SLAs and delivery performance.
- Take commercial ownership , managing framework and regional P&L, budgets, forecasting, CVRs, pricing and contract performance while identifying opportunities for growth, extensions and future bids.
- Maintain high standards of safety and compliance , overseeing RAMS, site inspections, safeguarding requirements and health and safety procedures across all framework projects.
- Drive continuous improvement , standardising processes, strengthening supply chain relationships, monitoring performance and sharing lessons learned to improve efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.
What we're looking for:
We're looking for an experienced construction leader who combines strong project delivery skills with commercial awareness and the confidence to manage senior client relationships.
Essential:
- At least 5 years' construction industry experience , including senior construction management and multi-site programme delivery.
- At least 3 years' experience in construction or civil engineering , with knowledge of external works, drainage or flood resilience.
- Proven experience managing public-sector or framework clients , including senior stakeholder relationships, KPIs, SLAs and contract performance.
- Strong project management experience , including delivering works as Principal Contractor through to practical completion and coordinating multiple regional projects and subcontractors.
- Strong commercial and financial management skills , including framework contracts, schedules of rates, CVRs, forecasting and JCT/NEC contracts.
- Confident leadership and communication skills , with the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams without direct line management responsibility.
- Strong organisational and reporting skills , including Microsoft Office, construction management systems and the ability to work independently, undertake site surveys and coordinate consent requirements.
Desirable, but not essential:
- Experience delivering public-sector frameworks, including call-off processes, governance and social value reporting.
- Knowledge of Property Flood Resilience measures and CIRIA guidance (C790).
- Experience delivering works within live school environments, including safeguarding requirements.
- Experience supporting framework extensions, re-tenders or new business opportunities.
- Formal leadership or management qualifications, such as ILM Level 3/5.
Why Ground Control?
At Ground Control, we're proud to deliver work that improves environments, supports critical infrastructure and contributes to a greener future. Our Landscape, Design & Energy division plays an important role in delivering projects that make a lasting difference to the places where people live, work and learn.
As Framework Lead, you'll have the opportunity to shape the delivery of a major public-sector programme, build strong client relationships and lead improvements that help schools become more resilient to flooding.
You'll be part of a collaborative team where your leadership, commercial expertise and ability to deliver successful projects are recognised and valued.
If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence major programmes and contribute to projects with lasting purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- Performance linked bonus - Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.
- Life assurance – providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Holiday buy scheme – giving you the flexibility to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
- Recognition schemes – celebrating your contribution and rewarding great work.
- Pension scheme – helping you save and plan for your future.
- 24/7 GP service – fast, convenient access to medical advice and support when you need it.
- Subsidised gym membership – helping you prioritise your health and wellbeing.