Senior / Principal / Associate Director Flood Modeller/Hydrology UK wide 75,000 plus benefits Exceptional opportunities exist with this leading consultancy who continue to grow their water group across the country. We are keen to hear from Senior to Associate Director level individuals with strong Flood Modelling/Hydrology experience. At Senior/Principal level you will lead and manage commissions, sign off modelling reporting, manage budgets as well as change control and mentor modellers. The Associate Director will act as Project Director on key commissions, lead client relationships and work-winning, set modelling governance standards across the team and oversee portfolio performance. The main focus surrounds the leadership and management and the delivery of hydrology and hydraulic modelling commissions (1D/2D fluvial, tidal and surface water) to support planning, design and construction. Providing technical direction, managing programme/budget/risk/QA, coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, and acted as the key client interface for modelling work streams. In more detail the role will be to:- Lead and manage modelling projects end-to-end: define scope and methodology, set programme, manage budget, control risk, and deliver to agreed QA/QMS standards. Lead and manage hydrology inputs: catchment assessment, rainfall/flow estimation, hydrograph derivation, climate change allowances, and clear documentation of assumptions and uncertainty. Lead and coordinate model build, verification and scenario testing (e.g., climate change, breach/blockage, sensitivities) ensuring outputs are fit for purpose. Provide technical direction on data requirements, boundary conditions, model schematisation, mesh strategy, time step selection, roughness/structures representation, stability/performance and optimisation. Interpret and communicate results into clear, decision-ready advice for clients and design teams (mitigation optioneering, levels/FFL strategy, safe access/egress, residual risk, exceedance routing, floodplain compensation concepts where applicable). Produce and sign-off technical reports/appendices suitable for regulator review and planning/design submissions; respond to technical queries and challenge. Lead and manage stakeholder engagement with EA/LLFAs/LPAs and other technical reviewers (method agreement, meetings, review responses). Coordinate interfaces with drainage, civils, highways, geotechnical and planning teams to ensure consistent assumptions and integrated outcomes. Resource-plan and delegate tasks; mentor junior modellers; maintain consistent standards, templates, and auditable file/version control. Contribute to bids: scope, methodology, programme, assumptions, risks and fee inputs; identify follow-on opportunities. For your part you will possess:- Strong UK consultancy experience leading hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects, including delivery governance (scope/programme/budget/risk/QA). Demonstrable hydrology competence: flow estimation and hydrograph development; confident selection of methods appropriate to catchment type, data availability and study purpose; able to communicate uncertainty and sensitivity clearly. Strong hydraulic modelling understanding (stability, mesh/timestep, roughness, structures representation, boundary conditions, calibration/validation where possible). Confident client-facing communicator with excellent technical writing and project management discipline. Advanced capability in one or more of: TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, InfoWorks ICM. Strong GIS skills (QGIS/ArcGIS) for data preparation and mapping outputs. Desirable: hydrology tools familiarity (e.g., ReFH2, WINFAP, FEH methods or equivalent), plus Python/data processing and CAD familiarity. A graduate in Civil Engineering, Water/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geography or similar and preferably Chartered (ICE/CIWEM) In return you can expect an above industry salary and benefits package together with unrivalled career progression.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Senior / Principal / Associate Director Flood Modeller/Hydrology UK wide 75,000 plus benefits Exceptional opportunities exist with this leading consultancy who continue to grow their water group across the country. We are keen to hear from Senior to Associate Director level individuals with strong Flood Modelling/Hydrology experience. At Senior/Principal level you will lead and manage commissions, sign off modelling reporting, manage budgets as well as change control and mentor modellers. The Associate Director will act as Project Director on key commissions, lead client relationships and work-winning, set modelling governance standards across the team and oversee portfolio performance. The main focus surrounds the leadership and management and the delivery of hydrology and hydraulic modelling commissions (1D/2D fluvial, tidal and surface water) to support planning, design and construction. Providing technical direction, managing programme/budget/risk/QA, coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, and acted as the key client interface for modelling work streams. In more detail the role will be to:- Lead and manage modelling projects end-to-end: define scope and methodology, set programme, manage budget, control risk, and deliver to agreed QA/QMS standards. Lead and manage hydrology inputs: catchment assessment, rainfall/flow estimation, hydrograph derivation, climate change allowances, and clear documentation of assumptions and uncertainty. Lead and coordinate model build, verification and scenario testing (e.g., climate change, breach/blockage, sensitivities) ensuring outputs are fit for purpose. Provide technical direction on data requirements, boundary conditions, model schematisation, mesh strategy, time step selection, roughness/structures representation, stability/performance and optimisation. Interpret and communicate results into clear, decision-ready advice for clients and design teams (mitigation optioneering, levels/FFL strategy, safe access/egress, residual risk, exceedance routing, floodplain compensation concepts where applicable). Produce and sign-off technical reports/appendices suitable for regulator review and planning/design submissions; respond to technical queries and challenge. Lead and manage stakeholder engagement with EA/LLFAs/LPAs and other technical reviewers (method agreement, meetings, review responses). Coordinate interfaces with drainage, civils, highways, geotechnical and planning teams to ensure consistent assumptions and integrated outcomes. Resource-plan and delegate tasks; mentor junior modellers; maintain consistent standards, templates, and auditable file/version control. Contribute to bids: scope, methodology, programme, assumptions, risks and fee inputs; identify follow-on opportunities. For your part you will possess:- Strong UK consultancy experience leading hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects, including delivery governance (scope/programme/budget/risk/QA). Demonstrable hydrology competence: flow estimation and hydrograph development; confident selection of methods appropriate to catchment type, data availability and study purpose; able to communicate uncertainty and sensitivity clearly. Strong hydraulic modelling understanding (stability, mesh/timestep, roughness, structures representation, boundary conditions, calibration/validation where possible). Confident client-facing communicator with excellent technical writing and project management discipline. Advanced capability in one or more of: TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, InfoWorks ICM. Strong GIS skills (QGIS/ArcGIS) for data preparation and mapping outputs. Desirable: hydrology tools familiarity (e.g., ReFH2, WINFAP, FEH methods or equivalent), plus Python/data processing and CAD familiarity. A graduate in Civil Engineering, Water/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geography or similar and preferably Chartered (ICE/CIWEM) In return you can expect an above industry salary and benefits package together with unrivalled career progression.
Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant Location:Reading, RG7 4LH Working Hours:Full-time (MondayFriday) Salary:£40,000 £45,000 (DOE) for Senior level / Higher package available for Principal-level candidates Our client is one of the UKs leading niche environmental consultancies, working within the fields of air quality, noise, vibration, lighting, flood risk, contaminated land and Environmental Impac click apply for full job details
May 17, 2026
Full time
Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant Location:Reading, RG7 4LH Working Hours:Full-time (MondayFriday) Salary:£40,000 £45,000 (DOE) for Senior level / Higher package available for Principal-level candidates Our client is one of the UKs leading niche environmental consultancies, working within the fields of air quality, noise, vibration, lighting, flood risk, contaminated land and Environmental Impac click apply for full job details
An established engineering consultancy is looking to add a Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer to its growing London team. The position will involve working on a broad range of residential and development led infrastructure schemes across the UK. The team is involved in projects from initial feasibility and planning through to detailed infrastructure delivery, supporting both private sector developers and public sector clients on schemes of varying scale. Requirements: Background in highways and drainage design for residential or mixed use developments Understanding of technical approval processes including S104, S38 and S278 agreements Experience using MicroDrainage and AutoCAD Strong communication and coordination skills Ability to manage workloads and support more junior engineers where required Responsibilities: Delivering infrastructure design packages for development projects Producing drainage layouts and highway designs Preparing technical reports including Flood Risk Assessments and drainage statements Assisting with levels strategies and earthworks assessments Coordinating with clients, local authorities and external consultants Supporting the delivery of projects through planning and detailed design stages Mentoring junior members of the engineering team Hybrid working is available, with a mixture of office and home working throughout the week. For more details about this role or other opportunities, please contact Calum French on LinkedIn. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
May 16, 2026
Contractor
An established engineering consultancy is looking to add a Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer to its growing London team. The position will involve working on a broad range of residential and development led infrastructure schemes across the UK. The team is involved in projects from initial feasibility and planning through to detailed infrastructure delivery, supporting both private sector developers and public sector clients on schemes of varying scale. Requirements: Background in highways and drainage design for residential or mixed use developments Understanding of technical approval processes including S104, S38 and S278 agreements Experience using MicroDrainage and AutoCAD Strong communication and coordination skills Ability to manage workloads and support more junior engineers where required Responsibilities: Delivering infrastructure design packages for development projects Producing drainage layouts and highway designs Preparing technical reports including Flood Risk Assessments and drainage statements Assisting with levels strategies and earthworks assessments Coordinating with clients, local authorities and external consultants Supporting the delivery of projects through planning and detailed design stages Mentoring junior members of the engineering team Hybrid working is available, with a mixture of office and home working throughout the week. For more details about this role or other opportunities, please contact Calum French on LinkedIn. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Senior or Principal Infrastructure Drainage Engineer My client is an international multi-disciplinary consulting company who's expertise and capabilities cover Buildings, Highways & Transportation, Land Development, Civil Structures, Asset Management, and Water and Environment. They are now looking for either a Senior or Principal Infrastructure Drainage Engineer to join their team in Manchester. Main Purpose of the Job You will be part of a hardworking and growing team of Transport & Infrastructure Engineers and Consultants. You will be expected to work with our other offices across the country as part of a wider, National team to help drive successful delivery of projects and enforce their core business values. The company works on projects across the country with the wider Transport & Infrastructure team and currently have a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from: Various Local Authority framework commissions Active Travel commissions Infrastructure development work including S278, S38 and S104 A variety of mixed-use residential development projects Flood risk assessments Technical and construction assurance As part of your role, you may assume responsibility of lead consultant for your discipline contribution to multidisciplinary projects, including liaison with client and establishing/agreeing the brief, delivering the specified work, undertaking contract administration, final account assessment and post contract completion assessment/as-built analysis if required. You may perform complex technical or professional work activities and assure delivery to meet client requirements. The ability to make plans, schedules and monitor work to meet deadlines and other requirements is also an essential part of the role. Additionally, you will be expected to provide directions to junior members of the team to support their development and achieve competent delivery. Carry out work within own discipline area collaborating with others as required for assigned projects as delegated by the Project Manager. Main Duties and Responsibilities Implement project requirements to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards Collate project information, liaise and engage in clients and third parties as required Supervise site-based projects as required Lead project delivery & supervise and delegate to more junior members of staff and others as required Check / approve own and other staff work, including third party design proposals Integrate successfully into an established team and drive the team culture Experience Significant experience in drainage design and management of projects to time, cost and quality Excellent working knowledge of software such as Microdrainage, Causeway Flow, AutoCAD Proven experience in drainage design, construction, and supervision Detailed knowledge of highway design standards, construction practices, asset management, and relevant legislation Demonstrate a good understanding of Health and Safety including CDM responsibilities. Undertake day to day management and leadership of project design including overseeing designs produced by consultants and managing input from other disciplines Demonstrate knowledge and experience of developing design solutions to traffic/local road problems such as Alignment, Drainage, Pavement, Road Restraint System, Road Signs & Markings. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Client liaison and management Use of Common Data Environments & BIM levels & strategy Horizontal & Vertical alignment design in AutoCAD & Civils 3D Singing & Lining designs to TSRGD Pavement & Footway designs Drainage design
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior or Principal Infrastructure Drainage Engineer My client is an international multi-disciplinary consulting company who's expertise and capabilities cover Buildings, Highways & Transportation, Land Development, Civil Structures, Asset Management, and Water and Environment. They are now looking for either a Senior or Principal Infrastructure Drainage Engineer to join their team in Manchester. Main Purpose of the Job You will be part of a hardworking and growing team of Transport & Infrastructure Engineers and Consultants. You will be expected to work with our other offices across the country as part of a wider, National team to help drive successful delivery of projects and enforce their core business values. The company works on projects across the country with the wider Transport & Infrastructure team and currently have a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from: Various Local Authority framework commissions Active Travel commissions Infrastructure development work including S278, S38 and S104 A variety of mixed-use residential development projects Flood risk assessments Technical and construction assurance As part of your role, you may assume responsibility of lead consultant for your discipline contribution to multidisciplinary projects, including liaison with client and establishing/agreeing the brief, delivering the specified work, undertaking contract administration, final account assessment and post contract completion assessment/as-built analysis if required. You may perform complex technical or professional work activities and assure delivery to meet client requirements. The ability to make plans, schedules and monitor work to meet deadlines and other requirements is also an essential part of the role. Additionally, you will be expected to provide directions to junior members of the team to support their development and achieve competent delivery. Carry out work within own discipline area collaborating with others as required for assigned projects as delegated by the Project Manager. Main Duties and Responsibilities Implement project requirements to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards Collate project information, liaise and engage in clients and third parties as required Supervise site-based projects as required Lead project delivery & supervise and delegate to more junior members of staff and others as required Check / approve own and other staff work, including third party design proposals Integrate successfully into an established team and drive the team culture Experience Significant experience in drainage design and management of projects to time, cost and quality Excellent working knowledge of software such as Microdrainage, Causeway Flow, AutoCAD Proven experience in drainage design, construction, and supervision Detailed knowledge of highway design standards, construction practices, asset management, and relevant legislation Demonstrate a good understanding of Health and Safety including CDM responsibilities. Undertake day to day management and leadership of project design including overseeing designs produced by consultants and managing input from other disciplines Demonstrate knowledge and experience of developing design solutions to traffic/local road problems such as Alignment, Drainage, Pavement, Road Restraint System, Road Signs & Markings. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Client liaison and management Use of Common Data Environments & BIM levels & strategy Horizontal & Vertical alignment design in AutoCAD & Civils 3D Singing & Lining designs to TSRGD Pavement & Footway designs Drainage design
My client, a market leading, UK based Environmental Consultancy, is searching for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join their Team of Engineers and Consultants based in Cardiff. Applicants are required to have a BSc or MSc in a related discipline including Geography, Environmental Science or Environmental Management and have experience working for a UK based Consultancy completing or co-coordinating ES Statements and/or Environmental Impact Assessments. Candidates are required to have a keen interest in hydrology, flood risk and environmental permitting. As a Senior Environmental Consultant you will have the opportunity to work on Hydrological, River, Coastal, Hydrogeological, Energy, Infrastructure, Housing, Retail and Electrical Schemes for Local Authorities, Water Companies, Private Sector Clients and Housing Developers. Candidates will be required to complete; -Co-ordinate Environmental Impact Assessments and complete Environmental Statements. -Hydrology chapters for EIAs. -EIA project management including managing and tracking project development with assistance from Senior team members. -Water Resources and Hydrology Assessments. -Client meetings to discuss the development of the project. -Frequent meetings with Clients to discuss project development. This role comes with a competitive salary, specialist training, benefits package including substantial annual leave, flexible working (including part time options) and career development. If this role is of interest to you or if you are searching for other roles relating to Hydrology/Flood Risk Assessment please do not hesitate to contact Jordanna Morris at Penguin Recruitment. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
My client, a market leading, UK based Environmental Consultancy, is searching for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join their Team of Engineers and Consultants based in Cardiff. Applicants are required to have a BSc or MSc in a related discipline including Geography, Environmental Science or Environmental Management and have experience working for a UK based Consultancy completing or co-coordinating ES Statements and/or Environmental Impact Assessments. Candidates are required to have a keen interest in hydrology, flood risk and environmental permitting. As a Senior Environmental Consultant you will have the opportunity to work on Hydrological, River, Coastal, Hydrogeological, Energy, Infrastructure, Housing, Retail and Electrical Schemes for Local Authorities, Water Companies, Private Sector Clients and Housing Developers. Candidates will be required to complete; -Co-ordinate Environmental Impact Assessments and complete Environmental Statements. -Hydrology chapters for EIAs. -EIA project management including managing and tracking project development with assistance from Senior team members. -Water Resources and Hydrology Assessments. -Client meetings to discuss the development of the project. -Frequent meetings with Clients to discuss project development. This role comes with a competitive salary, specialist training, benefits package including substantial annual leave, flexible working (including part time options) and career development. If this role is of interest to you or if you are searching for other roles relating to Hydrology/Flood Risk Assessment please do not hesitate to contact Jordanna Morris at Penguin Recruitment. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
Job Title: Senior to Principal Flood Risk Consultant Salary: Up to 60,000 - 75,000 + equity (dependent on experience) Location: Candidate ideally located in London (flexible UK-wide, hybrid working) Type: Permanent, hybrid About the Role: This opportunity blends technical consultancy with technology innovation. You'll work closely with the founders to review and approve FRAs, support clients, and contribute directly to the development of an AI-driven platform set to transform flood risk assessment in the UK. About Our Client: Our client is an AI startup founded by flood risk engineers and researchers. Their mission is to modernise flood risk assessment by: Providing local authorities with smarter tools for planning submissions. Delivering site-specific FRAs using advanced AI capabilities. Their goal: streamline the planning system, enable sustainable development, and protect communities across the UK. Key Responsibilities: Review and approve Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs). Operate and help refine the client's AI platform. Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulators. Contribute to the development of new product features and services. What Our Client is Looking For: Chartered status with CIWEM, CEng (MICE), or equivalent. 8+ years in flood risk assessment, drainage strategy, and SuDS design in England. Knowledge of hydraulic modelling tools (e.g. Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage). Interest in the use of AI in planning and engineering. Strong communicator with proven client and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively. What Our Client Offers: Salary to 60-75k plus equity. Flexible working arrangements, hybrid across the UK. Direct involvement in an early-stage, high-growth company. A culture where contribution and impact are recognised. Eligibility: Applicants must be based in the UK with full right to work. Opportunity for Growth: This role offers more than progression - it offers influence. As an early hire, you will play a central role in shaping both the technology and the consultancy service. Your expertise will directly guide how the industry approaches flood risk in the years ahead. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior to Principal Flood Risk Consultant Salary: Up to 60,000 - 75,000 + equity (dependent on experience) Location: Candidate ideally located in London (flexible UK-wide, hybrid working) Type: Permanent, hybrid About the Role: This opportunity blends technical consultancy with technology innovation. You'll work closely with the founders to review and approve FRAs, support clients, and contribute directly to the development of an AI-driven platform set to transform flood risk assessment in the UK. About Our Client: Our client is an AI startup founded by flood risk engineers and researchers. Their mission is to modernise flood risk assessment by: Providing local authorities with smarter tools for planning submissions. Delivering site-specific FRAs using advanced AI capabilities. Their goal: streamline the planning system, enable sustainable development, and protect communities across the UK. Key Responsibilities: Review and approve Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs). Operate and help refine the client's AI platform. Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulators. Contribute to the development of new product features and services. What Our Client is Looking For: Chartered status with CIWEM, CEng (MICE), or equivalent. 8+ years in flood risk assessment, drainage strategy, and SuDS design in England. Knowledge of hydraulic modelling tools (e.g. Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage). Interest in the use of AI in planning and engineering. Strong communicator with proven client and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively. What Our Client Offers: Salary to 60-75k plus equity. Flexible working arrangements, hybrid across the UK. Direct involvement in an early-stage, high-growth company. A culture where contribution and impact are recognised. Eligibility: Applicants must be based in the UK with full right to work. Opportunity for Growth: This role offers more than progression - it offers influence. As an early hire, you will play a central role in shaping both the technology and the consultancy service. Your expertise will directly guide how the industry approaches flood risk in the years ahead. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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. Senior Design Managers! We are recruiting, would you like to be part of a fantastic company and head the design team? if so apply to this amazing opportunity! 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. 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 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 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.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
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. Senior Design Managers! We are recruiting, would you like to be part of a fantastic company and head the design team? if so apply to this amazing opportunity! 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. 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 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 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.
