Design Co-ordinator

Description

• Conduct constructive reviews of IDC/IDR conforming designs to contract requirements and proposals.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices within design coordination.
• Coordinate and control design submittals for approval, facilitating resolution of design issues with the client.
• Support inspections, assess installation standards, and prepare reports for project close-out.
• Assess risks and opportunities in design-construction interfaces and manage document control (current versions, storage, accessibility).
• Support project handback and close-out procedures.
• Review, negotiate, and recommend approval/disapproval of design change orders.
• Liaise formally with design teams, business functions (Business Development, Estimating, Planning, Operations, Commercial), and stakeholders, report on design progress.
• Oversee and monitor design progress against schedule and budget, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Contribute to constructability reviews, value engineering, and contractor preferences throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the administration of design subcontractors, including processing invoices and monitoring incentive/disincentive programs.
• Identify scope changes and prepare change orders, early warnings, and instructions.

Requirements

• Experience in preparing and managing consultant briefs and contractual arrangements.
• Relevant experience in rail civil engineering design coordination.
• CITB TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator) qualification is beneficial.
• Desirable: CITB TWC qualification, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of design delivery processes and managing design consultants.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and the roles of Designer and Principal Contractor.
• Proven experience as a Design Coordinator within a rail or civil engineering environment.

Benefits

• A safe, inclusive workplace with employee engagement platforms
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive environment
• Company car or allowance
• Up to 3 volunteer days per year
• Contributory pension scheme, life insurance, and health benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance