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.

Design Manager wanted!! join our already amazing team!

The 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 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 Design Manager promotes Health Safety and Quality to the projects and through the tender process. He / She 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TENDER:
Support the ‘Bid Manager’
Interrogation of enquiry documents, in the form of an Employer’s Requirements.
‘Value Engineering’ options for the tender submission on operational delivery solutions and alternative design solutions implementing the Pre-Contracts Commercial Protocol.
Ensure the consultant scope of services, responsibilities and fees are agreed.
In tender consultant selection and consultant duties.
Ensuring that the tender design information is handed over to the project team in an effective manner
Attending client interviews as requested
PRE-CONSTRUCTION:
Support the Project Manager by advising on design interfaces, buildability and Value Engineering.
Managing the integrated design process implementing the Post-Contracts Commercial Protocol.
Supporting the implementation of the Information management procedures related to design.
Producing and monitoring the project design programme, in managing design change (internal and external)
‘Design Approval Process’ including technical submissions and written approvals
Develop the design programme and other design control tools (such as the KPI system)
CONSTRUCTION:
Support the Project Manager
Allocating the responsibilities under the CDM regulations, Planning requirements and Local authority requirements
Production of the design management plan
Responsible for coordinating the design interfaces of the project ensuring that the correct specifications and drawing requirements are issued to the consultants and subcontractors in accordance with the target programme.
Ensuring that the project design is delivered in accordance with the programme
Chairing project design liaison meetings, producing minutes and issuing.
Advising on buildability and design interfaces of different trades
Identifying specific training needs from the project design
Managing design change (internal and external)
Facilitate the completion of a design risk register. Monitor the design programme and other design controls
Ensure the company design procedures are adhered to.
POST CONSTRUCTION:
The Design Manager will support the Project Manager:
Project de-briefings
Reviewing the design solutions used during construction to verify suitability
Monitor the defects period for ‘Value Engineering‘ options performance
Attend the project close out audit as required

About you

• 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

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?

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 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

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.

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