Nuclear Framework Manager in Warrington

Company Description: Empowering Innovation in Nuclear Energy: Join AECOM’s Vision for a Sustainable Future! Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description: Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the Nuclear Industry? Due to our exciting pipeline of work, we are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Framework Manager to shape our work winning approach to a framework delivery. You will have the vision and passion we need to strengthen our offering, undertaking a framework lead and governance role for a seamless, coordinated tender approach for our clients.

You will lead the development of a strong, collaborative and agile team with our supply chain partners to position the best athletes to win work. In your role, you will be the first point of contact with clients and partners for the framework and will build a forward programme of work. You will also work closely with our CAM (Client Account Managers) to build a strong pipeline and strengthen our client relationships. The framework manager will own the delivery of successful proposals across a range of clients and projects and act as the link between technical delivery and our existing work winning process.

Key Accountabilities:

• Drives growth through the ability to position for and capture key opportunities including both new business opportunities and the renewal/extension of existing opportunities.
• Lead a holistic approach to capture strategy development, win strategy creation, solution development, answer planning, review through to debrief and lessons learnt.
• Form collaborative teams with our supply chain partners to position for opportunities.
• Build and maintain a diversified pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Use data-led client, pipeline and performance intelligence to focus on pipeline which adds the most value and return on investment.
• Lead a supply chain forum to share the pipeline of opportunities and build collaboration.
• Shape opportunities early by influencing scope, delivery models, and commercial structures through proactive market engagement and client positioning.
• Analyse competitive landscapes, leveraging insights from recent wins and losses to refine strategies.

Partnering Leadership:

• Identify, select, and lead strategic partnerships to strengthen competitive position.
• Build trusted relationships with supply delivery partners.
• Define supply chain partner roles, responsibilities, and value contribution to create integrated, compelling solutions.

Client Engagement & Positioning:

• Lead on-bid client engagement e.g. approve clarification questions/responses.
• Attend client briefings/site visits as required.
• Own the client narrative: why us, why this team, and why this approach.

Commercial & Strategic Oversight:

• Set the strategic commercial direction for pricing and value proposition.
• Provide senior challenge and assurance that proposed solutions are deliverable, differentiated, and commercially sound.
• Retain accountability for overall commercial outcomes and long-term value.

Leadership & Influence:

• Influence senior internal stakeholders to align resources and supply chain partners.
• Act as a visible leader for growth, collaboration, and external engagement within the Nuclear business.
• Ability to communicate priorities clearly across market sectors to executive, regional and business line leadership, to ensure resources are made available and win strategies are supported including evaluation and selection of strategic teaming partners.

Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic nuclear team, which boasts a team of leading and innovating industry experts. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful nuclear projects.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Enjoy the flexibility to work in a way that fits your lifestyle while supporting a healthy work–life balance.

Qualifications:

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Strong technical and delivery experience, able to understand client technical drivers and requirements and translate these into compelling bids that meet client needs.
• An excellent communicator.
• Strong understanding of and demonstrated experience of leadership throughout the bid/sales process at all stages, including facilitating workshops with diverse teams.
• Credibility to operate at senior level with clients, partners, and internal leadership teams.
• Deep commercial judgement and strategic thinking, with the ability to balance risk, value, and long-term positioning.
• Strong understanding of the UK nuclear market and major stakeholders within the industry.
• Travel to other UK company sites and some international travel may be necessary as part of the role.

Security Clearance: Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary for you to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited.

Application Support: We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information: Want to find out more about the role or what working at AECOM is like? You can learn more about us here: Energy Brochure. Or why not connect directly with our recruiter on LinkedIn to unlock insights and take the next step towards your dream career! Click here to connect with the Recruiter via LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can email the recruiter at [email protected] or register your interest here and we’ll keep you updated on our latest opportunities.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.