The Senior Design Manager will be responsible for co-ordinating the design elements and interfaces of all aspects of a project ensuring the quality of the design and monitoring the delivery of the project. The Senior Design Manager will report to the Project Manager (on the project), and will be responsible for the daily Design Management, as well as the daily management of multiple Design Consultants. The Senior Design Manager promotes Health Safety and Quality to the projects and through the tender process. You will liaise between the Client, Design Consultants and the project staff for design matters promoting 'best value' design solutions, as well as liaising with the Site Manager for the development of design package and procurement strategies. Furthermore, the Design Manager will also be involved in the support for tenders. Giving advice on the tender design strategy and implementing the Commercial Protocol Designers. The Senior Design Manager will portray a professional and responsible image of the company to the clients, their colleagues and contractors.
* Relevant knowledge and experience in site management and construction techniques
* Knowledge of design processes
* Design Managers need to be Chartered Engineer MICE or equivalent
* Commercial awareness
* Preference for marine or M&E works experience
* Have an understanding of different Client procurement routes
* Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage
* Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads
* Bidding experience would be desirable
* Contractor or Engineering practice background
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service., VolkerStevin 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, VolkerStevin 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:
* 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
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