Design Coordinator
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Hertfordshire, South Central |
| Sector | Civil Engineering |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Andrew Smith |
| Job Ref | 19111 |
- Description
We are working with a top tier construction company who are looking to employ a Design Coordinator on a full-time basis.
The Design Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating design aspects throughout the project lifecycle. The Design Coordinator will support the Design Manager in overseeing the delivery of the design and technical solutions for our various projects across a number of clients.
The role includes aspects of design management and looking at technical solutions as well as supervising the inputs of various consultants and disciplines including environmental, archaeological and planning. You will also work closely with our construction teams to ensure designs meet requirements.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Competitive pension scheme
- Career Development and ongoing training
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate design in line with the budget and programme, ensuring compliance with the project requirements, standards and specifications.
- Adhering to CDM regulations including supporting the Design Manager to discharge Principal Designer duties.
- Coordinate external design consultants.
- Provide input to construction planning activities such as consents and stakeholder management.
- Identify, record and manage design change, risk and opportunity.
- To operate in an open and even-handed manner with all personnel across the business.
- To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-functional working.
What do we need from you?
- Considerable experience in water and wastewater infrastructure
- Temporary Works: Understanding of what encompasses Temporary Works and the supporting engineering, understanding of the types of temporary works designs available and what responsibilities the associated roles (designer/coordinator/contractor) have, and engagement of internal and external temporary works designers
- Degree/HNC qualified, or equivalent, in Civil Engineering (or working towards through apprenticeship or similar)
- Awareness of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and common data environments
- Proficient in using Microsoft including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with both clients and staff
The salary is indicative and based on experience.