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Design Manager

VolkerWessels UK

West Oxfordshire

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 70,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to oversee vital design aspects of projects at Brize Norton. This role involves managing tenders and current projects, ensuring high-quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will bring experience from main contracting, a strong grasp of design processes, and proficiency in CAD systems. This role offers a chance to contribute to significant civil engineering projects while enjoying competitive rewards and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about design and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurants vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

Experience working for a main contractor on construction projects.
Solid understanding of design processes and CAD systems.

Responsibilities

Manage design aspects of tenders and current projects.
Lead a professional design service for the Client.

Skills

Design & Engineering Procedures

CAD Systems

Project Management

Tendering Experience

Education

HND/HNC/Degree or equivalent

Membership of CIOB

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VolkerFitzpatrick 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.

We have a superb opportunity for a Design Manager to work on our project at Brize Norton. You will be responsible for managing the design aspects of tenders and current projects.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience of working for a main contractor on construction projects, ideally finished to a high standard
Knowledge of Design & Engineering Procedures
Have a solid understanding of design processes, CAD systems, drawings and models
HND/HNC/Degree or equivalent
Membership of relevant Professional Institute i.e. CIOB
Ability to lead and provide a professional, comprehensive and sustainable design service for the Client at Bid/Delivery stage
Experience on both single stage tenders and preferred terms work procurement routes
Experience on bidding and winning work

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels 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 VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

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
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

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk

Additional information

Note For Recruitment Agencies

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk

VolkerWessels 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Civil Engineering and Construction

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