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Job Profile for Design Manager - TP45788Position: Design ManagerLocation: Hertford / ThetfordSalary: £55,000 - £65,000 Design Manager required. Our client is a well-established and leading design and manufacturer of sheet metal fabricated products for the construction industries. Due to ongoing success and growth of the business they are seeking an experienced Design Manager / Drawing Office Manager to manage close knit design teams in their Thetford and Hertford facilities. Design Manager Job Overview Taking overall responsibility for the Hertford and Thetford drawings offices Planning and delegating design work throughout both drawing offices to ensure drawings are produced in accordance with timescales, quality and customer requirements Liaising with stakeholders to ensure that designs meet commercial, quality and statutory requirements Reviewing current processes and software's, and seeking opportunities for improvements Overseeing recruitment, training, disciplinary and one to one meeting within the design teams Producing KPI reports from the team for the head of projects Design Manager Requirements Experience with AutoCAD and 3D software such as Inventor or Solidworks Excellent communication and leadership skills Experience in a sheet metal fabrication environment, with a knowledge of CAM software such as Radan or TruTops Willingness to travel between the Hertford and Thetford sites Full UK Driving License Design Manager Salary & Benefits Salary £55,000 - £65,000 - depending on experience Company Laptop & Phone 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (3 days to be taken at Christmas) Private Health Insurance after the qualifying period. Pension.* Death in Service Benefit. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

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Your new company My client is a respected, UK‑based ecological and environmental consultancy known for delivering high‑quality ecological, arboricultural and environmental advice across a wide range of development sectors. Working nationally, they support projects in residential development, renewable energy, infrastructure, commercial estates, leisure, utilities and conservation land management. They operate with a strong focus on scientific integrity, technical excellence and pragmatic, solution‑focused advice for clients. With a growing pipeline of arboricultural and ecological work, the organisation is expanding its senior leadership team and is now seeking a Head of Arboriculture to lead and shape its national arboricultural function. You will be joining a collaborative multi‑disciplinary environment that brings together ecologists, arboriculturists, landscape specialists and environmental planners. My client is committed to professional development, innovation and fostering a culture where expertise is valued and progression is encouraged. Your new role As Head of Arboriculture, you will lead the arboricultural discipline across the company, overseeing technical delivery, team development, client management and strategic growth. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of arboricultural advice across a diverse project portfolio while also playing an influential role in shaping service direction and expanding capabilities. Key responsibilities include: • Providing senior technical leadership on all arboricultural matters, including BS5837:2012 assessments, risk inspections and strategic advice., • Leading and growing the arboricultural team: mentoring staff, providing training and supporting workload planning., • Overseeing the production and quality of technical reports, impact assessments, method statements and monitoring schedules., • Working closely with ecology, planning and environmental teams to deliver integrated, multi‑disciplinary solutions., • Managing client relationships and representing the company as a senior specialist at meetings, hearings and workshops., • Driving improvements in technical standards, methodologies, reporting and service efficiency., • Supporting with business development, tender submissions, fee proposals and long‑term service planning., • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, best practice and professional standards. What you'll need to succeed Essential requirements: • Degree or equivalent qualification in Arboriculture, Forestry or a closely related environmental discipline., • Extensive experience delivering arboricultural consultancy services, including BS5837:2012 surveys and assessments., • Strong leadership skills, with experience managing, mentoring or developing teams., • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex or high‑profile arboricultural projects., • Excellent technical knowledge of UK tree legislation, planning policy and arboricultural best practice., • High standards of report writing, data quality and project documentation., • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients, regulators and multi‑disciplinary teams., • Ability to adopt a pragmatic, proportionate and commercially aware approach to technical challenges., • Professional membership: e.g., Chartered Arboriculturist (MICFor) or similar., • Lantra Professional Tree Inspector accreditation., • Competency in GIS or CAD packages such as QGIS or AutoCAD., • Experience contributing to business strategy, service development or team expansion initiatives. What you'll get in return My client offers a supportive, forward‑thinking working environment with a strong commitment to wellbeing, professional development and long‑term career growth. You can expect: • Competitive salary and leadership‑level benefits package, • Enhanced annual leave and additional service‑related leave, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Professional membership funding and protected CPD, • Private medical insurance, • Access to a wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, • Clear progression pathways and opportunities to shape a growing discipline, • Supportive, collaborative culture across ecology, arboriculture and environmental teams What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

The Opportunity Reporting to the People Director, Reward, Wellbeing & Recognition, you will be accountable for executive reward across the UK, Ireland, Central Europe and India, alongside oversight of group-wide share plans and key reward projects. Global Head of Executive Reward Location: Welwyn Ga

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. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Design for our VolkerFitzpartick business, based out of our Head Office in Hoddesdon. The overall purpose of the role is to: Lead the Business Design Management function and develop the Business Design vision and strategy in line with the overall VolkerFitzpatrick and Volker Wessels business requirements. Ensure that the design management function within the business units has sufficient resource and competency to manage the delivery of the design obligations in line with the project requirements. Manage and report on design cost, risk and performance across the VolkerFitzpatrick business. Ensure that the design phase of projects is compliant with the obligations of CDM. Support the tender process to ensure that the design requirements for future projects are accurately and correctly identified. About you Degree in civil / structural engineering, or equivalent Member of professional institution (ICE / IStructE) - Required in order to support the development of design team in achieving professional qualifications Chartered Engineer (CEng) - Required in order to support the development of design team in achieving professional qualifications Experience in management of multidisciplinary design in rail / civil, aviation and building sectors Experience in the management of project teams and functional teams 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? 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 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

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. We currently have a superb opportunity for a Senior Bid Manager to join our Infrastructure business, based out of our Head Office in Hoddesdon. The project portfolio is varied and diverse, and includes major civils projects. The successful candidate will represent the company in the delivery of tenders, mentor others in developing their skills and knowledge in Bid Management. About you Proven IT and desk top publishing skills Excellent communication skills Construction experience from civils and rail background. Ability to juggle multiple priorities within demanding timescales. Ability to effectively delegate duties to supporting staff Ability to manage line managers Ability to continually improve the quality of work sent out by the company Design / Build process experience / understanding Risk and Value management 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? 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 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

VolkerWessels UK is a market leading contracting group of five closely linked businesses. We provide integrated and ground-breaking solutions for the civil engineering and construction sectors, with specialisms in rail, highways, airports, marine, defence, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. Ready to kick-start your career in Procurement? Curious about how buying shapes major construction projects? This is your chance to dive in. Join our team here at VolkerWessels We are a multi-disciplinary Construction and Civil Engineering company, delivering an array of projects across Rail, Aviation, Building and Highways in the UK. Technology is at the forefront of our organisation. We are recruiting for an Apprentice Trainee Buyer to join our Group Procurement team. Please note that this role is based onsite at our Hoddesdon head office (with some travel as required). As an Apprentice Buyer, you'll work towards a recognised Procurement qualification (CIPS) while gaining hands-on experience across our procurement functions. You'll support the Group Procurement Buyer and wider team with day-to-day activities, including: Liaising with site teams, promoting our preferred supply chain agreements Requesting and analysing quotations and historical spend data Preparing management reports and information Supporting other procurement teams across VWUK through short-term secondments, including more transactional procurement, raising orders etc Visiting sites or suppliers when needed, building collaborative relationships Learning how our plant hire desk operates in Birmingham You'll be part of weekly team meetings, sharing wins, tackling challenges, and helping us hit - and exceed - our annual targets. About you Applicants will ideally have achieved A-level or equivalent including good GCSE Math's and English grades We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual, meticulous with strong attention to detail, as well as collaborative with a real passion for Procurement, ready to start their career in construction. You'll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be proactive, an innovator and a team worker. If you're motivated, eager to learn, and excited by the idea of shaping the supply chain behind major UK infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. 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? VolkerWessels UK operate through five separate, but complementary businesses, working in collaboration and using our specialist skills to deliver an integrated service for our clients. At any one time, our people are working on our sites or in our offices, for around 250 projects across the UK. Everyday we overcome challenges, fulfilling our commitments, no matter what. That's what our business is about, that's how our people find satisfaction in their jobs. 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. #LI-KP2 TPBN1_UKTJ