Design Coordinator Sector: Rail & CivilsLocation: Cumbernauld, Scotland What We Offer Competitive salary negotiable based on experience Company car or car allowance 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with increasing leave based on service Up to 3 volunteer days Company contributory pension scheme Life insurance coverage Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards program Internal development programmes supporting colleague growth and future business leaders, including Purposeful Leadership, Women in Leadership and more Strong infrastructure for personal and professional development with clear pathways for progression Consistent learning and development opportunities Commitment to a safe working environment Employee forums that encourage open communication and feedback The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and motivated Design Coordinator to join our dynamic projects and maintenance teams focused on rail and civil engineering works. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development while contributing to a variety of exciting and complex multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects. Key Responsibilities As a Design Coordinator, you will play a central role in the coordination, administration and delivery of design information across a range of design-and-build rail and civil engineering projects. Your responsibilities will include: Design Coordination & Administration Coordinate and administer design information throughout all project stages. Support organisational aspects of projects, including document control, requests for information (RFIs), technical queries and structured file management. Ensure design documentation is delivered in line with the agreed design and submissions programme. Coordinate the production, distribution and tracking of design information, reporting regularly on progress, status and required actions. Administer the design management plan and support the design process from inception to completion. Technical & Contractual Support Contribute to the review of Employer’s Requirements, identifying discrepancies, risks and key actions. Ensure all identified risks are captured and maintained within the project risk register. Assist in preparing appointment documents for design consultants and support the compilation of Contractor’s Proposals. Coordinate the review, comment and approval of design information in accordance with Employer’s Requirements and project processes. Support the completion and collection of design warranties from consultants and design subcontractors. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with design and construction teams to support cost planning, value engineering and design efficiency opportunities. Attend regular design and subcontractor coordination meetings, ensuring issues relating to design delivery or changes in Employer’s Requirements are discussed, recorded and actioned. Train designers, subcontractors and project personnel in the use of relevant document management systems. Coordinate the change management process with the design and project teams, providing regular updates on status and required actions. Collaborate with other Design Coordinators across the business to share knowledge, improve processes and enhance overall design management capability. Project Support & Continuous Improvement Participate constructively in project reviews, contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement. Support additional tasks as required and authorised by line management to ensure successful project delivery. Qualifications To be successful in this role, candidates should possess: Educational Background: Degree in a rail or civil engineering discipline Professional Membership: Membership of an Engineering Institution providing Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) Relevant Experience: Prior experience as a Design Coordinator within a rail contracting environment, particularly in civil engineering Process Understanding: Strong understanding of design delivery processes and management of design consultants Commercial Acumen: Good grasp of commercial engagement and contractual management related to design consultancy Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with CDM regulations and understanding of designer and principal contractor roles About Us AmcoGiffen delivers maintenance frameworks, capital delivery and complex civil engineering across the UK, including bridge reconstruction, environmental infrastructure, highways, tunnels, station works, lineside civils and utility installations. Our clients include Local Authorities, Network Rail, energy companies and environmental organisations. Join our dynamic, fast-paced environment working on multi-disciplinary projects for a diverse range of clients. Our project portfolio includes: Highways & Roads Underbridges, Overbridges & Footbridges Tunnels & Station Infrastructure Flood Alleviation & Repairs Earthworks & Embankments Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & Telecoms Join Us Help shape the future of rail and civil engineering. If you have the expertise and ambition to contribute to a thriving team, apply today.