ICT Lead Developer

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting group is seeking a Lead Developer for their Applications team in the UK. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management, focusing on the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate has strong experience in .NET, C#, and Azure, and possesses great people management and problem-solving skills. Join a collaborative environment aimed at continuous improvement. Competitive benefits and a commitment to fairness and inclusion are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave and additional day off on birthday

Option to buy additional annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping vouchers and discounts

Comprehensive training opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Developer in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable experience with developing Azure integrations.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development team and drive delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Ensure projects are executed efficiently and aligned with business goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Proficiency in .NET

Experience with C#

Knowledge of SQL

Familiarity with Visual Studio

Experience with Power Platform

Expertise in SharePoint

Experience with Azure

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines

People management

Strong problem-solving skills

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Job description

VolkerWessels UK is a market leading contracting group of five closely linked businesses.

We provide integrated and ground-breaking solutions for the civil engineering and construction sectors, with specialisms in rail, highways, airports, marine, defence, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

We are recruiting for a Lead Developer to join our Applications team, you'll oversee our development team and drive the delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role blends hands‑on technical leadership with team management responsibilities, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, aligned with business goals, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

About you

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Developer in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in .NET, C#, SQL, Visual Studio, Power Platform, SharePoint.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Developing and monitoring Azure integrations
• Demonstrable people management experience, coupled with effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.

Desirable

• Certified SCRUM Master (CSM or equivalent) with hands‑on facilitation experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in enterprise‑level software development.
• Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g., Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards in software development.

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?

VolkerWessels UK operate through five separate, but complementary businesses, working in collaboration and using our specialist skills to deliver an integrated service for our clients. At any one time, our people are working on our sites or in our offices, for around 250 projects across the UK. Everyday we overcome challenges, fulfilling our commitments, no matter what. That's what our business is about, that's how our people find satisfaction in their jobs.

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 policies 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

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

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.