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Job Description
The main duties and responsibilities of the Design Coordinator are outlined as follows:
* Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
* Assist the Design Manager with the preparation of drafting work scopes and man‑hour estimates for all proposals.
* Generate design deliverables list and design schedule for the pursuit.
* Track the development of design deliverables, ensuring quality and on‑time completion.
* Recognise and determine priority of tasks and schedule work for on‑site and off‑site design teams.
* Conduct meetings, reviews, prepare documentation and assist the PM in preparation of contractual communication to owner and subcontractors.
* Participate in discipline task force teams, peer reviews, and evaluation of construction means & methods and apply lessons learned/best practices.
* Assist in coordination of RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings for conformance with contract requirements in support of the construction schedule.
* Facilitate coordination meetings to move them forward.
* Monitor scope and assist in the preparation of change documents and analyse interdisciplinary impacts.
* Assist in design and construction reviews and to gain approval of all design‑related questions/clarifications and packages.
* Participate and facilitate design review meetings with owner, stakeholders, and operators to advance design packages.
* Provide field and construction guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and junior Engineers to ensure design meets as‑built and existing conditions.
* Assist with identification of out‑of‑scope tasks and preparation of change orders to owner and/or contractor.
* Assist with design and schedule estimates for owner‑directed change orders and contractor‑requested changes.
* Monitor drafting progress for all disciplines on specific projects.
* Review designs for constructability, buildability, and efficiency, providing practical input to optimise solutions.
* Identify and promote value‑engineering opportunities to achieve cost savings and programme efficiencies without compromising quality or performance.
* Engage with the construction team to ensure designs are practical and minimise risks during construction.
* Ensure all civil designs comply with relevant UK Water Industry standards, regulations (e.g., CESWI, WIMES), British Standards, Eurocodes, and client‑specific requirements.
* Oversee the management and control of design documentation, drawings, and specifications.
* Ensure adherence to company design management procedures and quality assurance processes.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, design consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies.
Sector
* Sector:
Career Level
* Not Required
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 4
* Minimum Qualification: Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)
Desirable
* Ability Skills: Administration, Communications, Creativity
* Competency Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative
Application Method
Please apply to this vacancy by the following means:
Use MyGovID: This programme is for jobseekers that are in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment and those transferring from a social welfare scheme. Full eligibility details are available here.
How to register your interest
To register your interest, take note of the scheme reference number and contact an Employment Personal Advisor in your local Intreo Office.
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