Head of Design

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Design for our Volker Fitzpartick business, based out of our Head Office in Hoddesdon. The overall purpose of the role is to:

• Lead the Business Design Management function and develop the Business Design vision and strategy in line with the overall Volker Fitzpatrick and Volker Wessels business requirements.
• Ensure that the design management function within the business units has sufficient resource and competency to manage the delivery of the design obligations in line with the project requirements.
• Manage and report on design cost, risk and performance across the Volker Fitzpatrick business.
• Ensure that the design phase of projects is compliant with the obligations of CDM.
• Support the tender process to ensure that the design requirements for future projects are accurately and correctly identified.
  Degree in civil / structural engineering, or equivalent
• Member of professional institution (ICE / IStructE) - Required in order to support the development of design team in achieving professional qualifications
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) - Required in order to support the development of design team in achieving professional qualifications
• Experience in management of multidisciplinary design in rail / civil, aviation and building sectors
• Experience in the management of project teams and functional teams
  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.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 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