At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative design projects that shape critical UK infrastructure.
- Company: Join VolkerStevin, a leader in civil engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities across diverse sectors.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of transforming communities through engineering excellence.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer MICE or equivalent with site management experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Part of the Volker Wessels UK Group, Volker Stevin 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.
Senior Design Manager - Shape the Future of Critical UK Infrastructure Volker Stevin, part of the renowned Volker Wessels UK Group, is searching for an exceptional Senior Design Manager to join our industry-leading civil engineering team.
If you're driven by complex challenges, inspired by multidisciplinary collaboration, and ready to influence some of the UK's most vital infrastructure projects, this role will feel like home.
From maritime engineering to flood risk management, defence, energy, water, and major regeneration, our work transforms communities and protects the nation.
You'll be joining a business known for delivering innovative, integrated engineering solutions - and you'll be at the heart of one of our long-term frameworks, working between our Glasgow City Centre office and our project location in Helensburgh.
Security Clearance This role requires the successful candidate to achieve and maintain BPSS / SC security clearance.
Eligibility may be influenced by nationality, place of birth, and residency history.
Further details can be found via UK Security Vetting.
Why This Role Matters As Senior Design Manager, you will be the driving force behind the design coordination and technical excellence of the project.
You'll guide multiple design consultants, collaborate closely with clients and project teams, and ensure every design package is robust, buildable, and aligned with project strategy.
Your leadership will shape tender approaches, influence procurement strategies, and ensure that innovation and value engineering are embedded into every stage of the design journey.
Key Responsibilities Lead the integrated design process across pre-construction and construction phases.
Challenge technical assumptions to strengthen pre-contract strategy.
Conduct technical design reviews ensuring compliance and quality.
Define consultant scopes, responsibilities, and fee agreements.
Drive value engineering and identify opportunities for value creation.
Analyse Employer's Requirements to clarify obligations and design direction.
Monitor design quality across all deliverables.
Manage design deliverables to procurement and construction teams.
Lead and document Design Liaison Meetings.
Coordinate design interfaces across all disciplines.
Manage stakeholder relationships throughout the design process.
Secure client approvals for design solutions and deliverables.
Control internal scope changes.
Promote innovation and cost-effective design thinking.
Review subcontractor design proposals.
Maintain drawing and specification registers.
Facilitate the design risk register.
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
Senior Design Manager in Stirling employer: VolkerWessels UK
VolkerWessels UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the civil and infrastructure sector. With competitive benefits such as private medical care and flexible working opportunities, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while also having access to significant growth opportunities within the company. Located in the Warrington/Macclesfield area, this role not only allows for impactful project delivery but also fosters strong client relationships, making it a rewarding environment for professionals in Quantity Surveying.
