Aviation Design Lead for Major Projects

VolkerWessels UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave + birthday day

Private medical care

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Vouchers & discounts

Training and development

Flexible working

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK is seeking a Senior Design Manager for its Aviation business in Birmingham. You will be the principal contact for design across bids and live projects, leading design teams and ensuring compliant, sustainable solutions.

The ideal candidate has main contractor experience, knowledge of design procedures, CAD systems, and relevant professional qualifications such as CIOB. Join a multidisciplinary group delivering high-profile infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor on construction projects.
• Knowledge of Design & Engineering Procedures.
• Solid understanding of design processes, CAD systems, drawings and models.
• HND/HNC/Degree or equivalent; CIOB membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design aspects of tenders and current projects.
• Be the principal point of contact for design with clients and delivery teams.
• Provide a professional, sustainable design service for the client at Bid/Delivery stages.
• Support bidding and winning work through robust design solutions.

Skills

Design management

CAD systems

Bid/tender processes

Leadership

Main contractor experience

Design review

Education

HND/HNC/Degree or equivalent

CIOB membership

Tools

CAD software

Job description

VolkerWessels UK is seeking a Senior Design Manager for its Aviation business in Birmingham. You will be the principal contact for design across bids and live projects, leading design teams and ensuring compliant, sustainable solutions.

The ideal candidate has main contractor experience, knowledge of design procedures, CAD systems, and relevant professional qualifications such as CIOB. Join a multidisciplinary group delivering high-profile infrastructure.