Head of Design

VolkerWessels

Hoddesdon

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave and birthday day off

Option to buy additional annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurant vouchers and a

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies includingenh

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health and wellbeing support

24/7 Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK is seeking a Head of Design for VolkerFitzpatrick at our Hoddesdon head office. You will lead the design management function, shape the design vision, and ensure resources and competency align with project needs across rail, civil, aviation and building sectors.

You will manage design cost, risk and performance, ensure CDM compliance, and support tenders to identify future project design requirements. A professional registration is required.

Qualifications

Must have degree in civil or structural engineering and professional registration.
Experience leading multidisciplinary design in rail, civil, aviation and building sectors.
Proven track record in managing design teams, project and cost controls.

Responsibilities

Lead the Business Design Management function and develop the design vision and strategy.
Ensure adequate resources and competency within design teams to meet project requirements.
Manage and report on design cost, risk and performance.
Ensure design phases comply with CDM obligations.
Support tender processes to identify design requirements for future projects.

Skills

Leadership

Design management

Resource planning

Cost risk performance

CDM compliance

Tender support

Education

Degree in civil/structural engineering

ICE/IStructE member

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Design for our VolkerFitzpartick 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 VolkerFitzpatrick 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 VolkerFitzpatrick 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
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., 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 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., 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.

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