Civil Design Co-ordinator - (Wastewater Treatment Projects)

Description

• Implement mitigation strategies to minimise design risks.
• Monitor scope and assist in the preparation of change documents and analyse interdisciplinary impacts.
• Ensure adherence to company design management procedures and quality assurance processes.
• Oversee the management and control of design documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• 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.
• Conduct meetings, reviews, prepare documentation and assist the PM in preparation of contractual communication to owner and subcontractors.
• Assist in coordination of Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and shop drawings for conformance with contract requirements in support of the construction schedule.
• Participate in discipline task force teams, peer reviews, and evaluation of construction means & methods and applies lessons learned/best practices.
• Identify design-related risks and opportunities, contributing to the project risk register.
• Recognize and determine priority of tasks and schedule work for on-site and off-site design teams.
• Assist with design and schedule estimates for owner-directed change orders and contractor requested changes Monitors drafting progress for all disciplines on his/her specific projects.
• Effectively communicate design progress, challenges, and solutions to all relevant stakeholders.
• Engage with the construction team to ensure designs are practical and minimise risks during construction.
• Identify and promote value engineering opportunities to achieve cost savings and programme efficiencies without compromising quality or performance.
• Ensure all civil designs comply with relevant UK Water Industry standards, regulations (e.g., CESWI, WIMES), British Standards, Eurocodes, and client-specific requirements.
• Track the development of design deliverables, ensuring quality and on-time completion.
• 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.
• Provide field and construction guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and younger Engineers on-site or off-site to ensure design meets as built and existing conditions.
• Generate design deliverables list and design schedule for the pursuit.
• Assist with identification of out-of-scope tasks and preparation of change orders to owner and/or contractor.
• Facilitate coordination meetings for each of the above to move them forward.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, design consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Assist the Design Manager with the preparation of drafting work scopes and man hour estimates for all proposals.
• Review designs for constructability, buildability, and efficiency, providing practical input to optimise solutions.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Appreciation of the regulatory environment in the UK water sector
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• 4 years experience in a D&B environment
• Proficiency in reviewing and understanding engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Knowledge of BIM methodologies and collaborative design platforms particularly Bentley project wise.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple design packages concurrently.
• Experience with NEC contracts, particularly Options A & C.
• Degree in Civil Engineering .
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong problem-solving, can do attitude.
• Resilient and adaptable to changing project demands and priorities.
• Proven experience in a civil design role, specifically within the UK water and wastewater infrastructure sector for a tier 1 contractor (e.g., clean water, wastewater treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations).
• Experienced in using UU CDE and project delivery processes
• Experience with relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D) – though not for design creation, but for review/understanding.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and design processes relevant to water/wastewater assets.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual salary reviews.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organization.
• Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free for employees and their families.
• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• A company laptop and phone.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance