Design Manager

Overview

As the Senior Design Manager you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of projects; from supporting the Bid Team with tenders, through the construction phase, and then to handover. The role would suit someone with extensive civils/infrastructure experience either working in a Design/Engineering consultancy or Main Contractor. The individual will be required to work from our office in Hoddesdon with trips to sites as required.

• Responsible for the full lifecycle of projects, from tender support with the Bid Team, through construction, to handover.

• Technical qualification (example Degree in civil engineering or HND)
• Experience working on civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
• National Highways project experience would be advantageous
• Experience gained in Design Management either with a consultancy or contractor
• Strong understanding of construction processes and industry standards

Volker Fitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. Volker Fitzpatrick is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within Volker Wessels UK, Volker Fitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, Volker Wessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. Volker Wessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service