Design Coordinator

Our client, a renowned civil engineering and infrastructure specialist, is currently seeking a Design Coordinator to join their Southern Region team, located in either St Albans or Reading.

• Coordinate design in line with budget and programme, ensuring compliance with project requirements, standards and specifications.
• Support the Design Manager in adhering to CDM regulations and discharging Principal Designer duties.
• Promote safety, buildability, environmental best practices, and sustainability through design.
• Produce design plans and briefs.
• Coordinate external design consultants and internal technical, operational, maintenance, and strategic stakeholders.
• Ensure site investigations and surveys meet project requirements and that technical queries are addressed.
• Contribute to construction planning activities and stakeholder management.
• Participate in assurance, governance and review processes, including producing relevant deliverables.
• Manage design changes, risks and opportunities, ensuring quality in design.
• Coordinate and support the preparation of handover documentation.

• Considerable experience in water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Understanding of Temporary Works and the responsibilities associated with designer/coordinator/contractor roles.
• Degree/HNC qualified, or equivalent, in Civil Engineering (or working towards through an apprenticeship or similar).
• Awareness of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and common data environments.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills for effective liaison with clients and staff.
• Strong time management and project design management skills.

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance and private medical insurance.
• Profit share scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement including loyalty days.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice.
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance.
• Leadership and management training, including regular line management engagement.
• Opportunities for career progression supported by training and development programmes.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Annual salary review.
• Continuous service awards.

If you have considerable experience in water and wastewater infrastructure and are looking for an opportunity to further develop your career in civil engineering, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic team in St Albans or Reading.