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Design Manager

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth 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 build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.



A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Design Manager to work on the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE). The project will total 5+5 years of multiple individual schemes across Network Rail's Southern Route.



You will be accountable for the Design Management of allocated projects within the 'Buildings Portfolio' which includes station buildings, platform construction, upgrades and extensions, canopies, footbridges including all types of M&E works.



About you



The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working for a main contractor or design consultancy on civil engineering/building projects ideally within the rail sector.

Have a solid understanding of design processes, CAD systems, drawings and models.

HND/HNC/Degree

Membership of relevant Professional Institute i.e. CIOBWhy work with us?



VolkerFitzpatrick 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, VolkerFitzpatrick 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 serviceFairness, and respect



We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.



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Additional Information



Note for Recruitment Agencies:



Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our 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.



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Design Manager

London, UK
Full time

Published on 08/20/2025

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