VolkerTelecoms is integral in the nationwide roll out of fibre networks for ultrafast broadband connections, providing a full turnkey solution from exchange to property boundaries, including all civils and fibre works.
The team is using a hybrid installation solution which includes building both new underground trench duct networks and overhead infrastructure, as well as using existing infrastructure. This combined installation will provide a faster and more efficient delivery, enabling most residents and businesses in the areas VolkerTelecoms operates in, to access the UK’s fastest broadband.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager - Telecoms to join our team working within our Telecoms department.
You will be responsible for the leading a team of Telecoms designers in the support of the many frameworks we hold. As a key member of the Telecoms Team you will ensure engineering excellence is achieved throughout the life cycle of our projects, through development, design and implementation phases through to handover to the client. You will also manage yourself and your team effectively to deliver against agreed plans and budgets whilst also supporting the learning and development of your team.
About you
With prior experience of acting as a Design Manager, CEM and/or CRE on large multi-disciplinary projects, it is highly desirable that you will have gained significant demonstrable experience working with Telecoms and other railway systems. You will possess a ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent organisational ability and have working knowledge of Railway interfaces and practices.
A degree in an appropriate Engineering subject is preferable with HNC/HND in relevant Engineering subject essential. Professional registration (or working towards) IEng or CEng or IRSE licence for Engineering Manager – Design is essential. Membership of the IRSE and/or the IET is preferred.
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?
VolkerTelecoms 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, VolkerTelecoms 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.
