Framework Design Manager – Water Sector Location: Southern England Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 (Negotiable) + car allowance or company car + bonus + package We’re supporting a leading Tier 1 contractor in the recruitment of a Framework Design Manager for a permanent role within their water division. This is a key appointment, supporting the delivery of long-term frameworks across the South of England, with a focus on both infrastructure and environmental projects. This role offers a rare opportunity to step into a strategic engineering position that blends technical leadership with client engagement, project coordination and long-term planning. You’ll be responsible for overseeing engineering activity across a portfolio of projects, helping to drive delivery, resolve design issues, and maintain a strong pipeline of work within an established regional team. As Framework Design Manager, you’ll work closely with internal operational teams, external consultants, and the end client to ensure the successful progression of works throughout the framework. The position is highly autonomous, and ideal for someone confident managing relationships at all levels and comfortable working with incomplete or evolving scopes. Your ability to shape, influence, and build trust will be just as important as your technical background. You’ll play a central role in identifying opportunities within the framew...