Senior Design Coordinator (Cladding Remediation)
Founded in 1992 and with over 250 employees, Galliard Homes is London’s largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed‑use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands.
Position
A Senior Design Coordinator (Cladding Remediation) forms part of our Building Safety department, offering a comprehensive, end‑to‑end service for high‑rise and mid‑rise façade remediation schemes. This role is a key component of Galliard’s commitment to the safe and timely remediation of its residential portfolio, ensuring all façade works meet the highest standards of compliance, safety and quality. The Senior Design Coordinator will take ownership of design coordination processes, driving clarity, accountability, and programme adherence across multiple stakeholders, including fire engineers, consultant teams, quantity surveyors, subcontractors and site teams.
Duties
* Coordinate and manage project information flow between internal teams and external consultants, supporting the Technical Manager in optimising design processes and implementing best practices across the Building Safety department.
* Monitor and report on project risks, delays in information issuance, and any discrepancies in design coordination, ensuring alignment with the programme.
* Maintain and update drawings and specifications received from design teams, consultants, and subcontractors, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for site teams.
* Lead and chair regular design coordination meetings with consultants, stakeholders, specialist contractors, and internal teams, ensuring clear agendas, defined actions, and accountability for delivery.
* Drive decision‑making by providing clear direction, resolving design queries, and escalating issues where required to maintain programme and compliance.
* Provide procurement teams with comprehensive design packages for quantifying, tendering, and purchasing equipment and materials.
* Manage and update the Building Control and Building Safety Tracker, ensuring all comments and conditions are addressed in a timely manner.
* Coordinate site inspections in collaboration with site teams and ensure timely resolution of actions raised in reports.
* Ensure compliance with safety regulations by overseeing designer risk assessments and residual risk evaluations, acting as the Principal Designer where required.
* Stay up to date with industry regulations, ensuring design and site processes comply with the latest legislation and safety requirements.
The Person
Essential
* Previous experience in the role of Technical Coordinator, Design Coordinator or similar within the construction industry, specifically working on high‑rise mixed‑use schemes.
* Proven track record of leading complex design projects, proven ability to define and implement the right strategy depending on circumstances and requirements.
* Confident in making decisions and taking ownership in complex environments.
* Proven experience leading and chairing design team meetings (DTMs), ensuring clear actions, accountability and delivery.
* Demonstrable experience managing design programmes, identifying risks, and mitigating delays to maintain project timelines.
* Experience preparing and coordinating design information suitable for procurement and construction.
* Experience supporting compliance with building regulations and coordinating responses to building control or similar authorities.
* Strong understanding of modern construction techniques, including: piling; reinforced concrete structures; cladding systems; mechanical and electrical services; fit‑out trades; pre‑construction activities.
* Excellent communication skills across face‑to‑face, telephone, and email interactions, with a professional approach.
* Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and drive outcomes.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project, Aconex, and Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable
* Educated to Degree level or equivalent in Architecture, Design, Engineering, or similar; experience will be considered and valued.
* Experience working within cladding remediation, fire safety regulations, or building safety compliance.
* Experience working with Building Control / Registered Building Inspectors on high‑risk buildings.
* Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its implications for design responsibility, the Golden Thread, and duty holder roles.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Life assurance
* Private healthcare
* Critical illness insurance
* Matching contribution pension scheme
* Discretionary salary and bonus review
* Employee assistance programme
* Discounted gym memberships
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Discount portal
* Volunteering opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditations
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