Railway Design Manager

2 days ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom VolkerFitzpatrick Limited Full time

VolkerFitzpatrick Limited offers a wide range 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 have a great opportunity for a Design Manager to work on multiple projects in our Rail division. 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.
  • Experience in Rail Design Assurance and Documentation requirements.
  • 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.

Why work with us?

We are 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.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • 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 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.

A drug and alcohol screening is mandatory for all employees.

£50,000 - £70,000 per annum.



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