Construction - Design Coordinator Reading UK

Glanua; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Reading is seeking a Design Coordinator to oversee project deliverables and ensure compliance with UK Water Industry standards. The successful candidate will work with various teams to track project development, assist in preparation of documents, and promote value engineering opportunities. Attention to detail and collaboration with design consultants and regulatory bodies are essential. This role offers the chance to contribute effectively to various projects while ensuring quality and timely completion.

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery processes.
• Ability to manage design documentation, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects.
• Assist the Design Manager with the preparation of drafting work scopes.
• Generate design deliverables list and design schedule.
• Track development of design deliverables ensuring quality completion.
• Conduct meetings and prepare documentation for contractual communication.
• Monitor scope and assist in the preparation of change documents.
• Review designs for constructability and promote value engineering opportunities.

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Location(s): Reading, UK

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.
• Recognize 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 Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and shop drawings for conformance with contract requirements in support of the construction schedule.
• Facilitate coordination meetings to move tasks forward.
• Monitor scope and assist in the preparation of change documents and analyse interdisciplinary impacts.
• Assist in design and construction reviews and 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 younger Engineers on‑site or off‑site 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 his/her 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.
• Experienced in project delivery processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, design consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies.

Sector

• Construction

Career Level

• Not Required