Design Co-ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Co-ordinator to oversee the successful delivery of civil projects. This role is pivotal in managing design processes from contract award to completion, ensuring compliance and addressing challenges during construction. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team on large-scale water framework projects, contributing to innovative solutions in the civil engineering sector. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company offers a supportive environment for professional growth, along with competitive benefits and a focus on employee well-being. If you're passionate about civil engineering and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Annual professional membership paid

Contributory pension up to 6%

Health Shield (medical and dental cover)

34 days annual leave including bank holidays

Enhanced family policies

Living away from home allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil design coordination within the industry.
• Strong understanding of modern construction techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of design from contract award to completion.
• Ensure designs are coordinated and approved ahead of construction schedules.

Skills

Civil design coordination

Modern construction techniques

Knowledge of NEC and JCT frameworks

Proficiency in MS Office

Asta Powerproject

AutoCAD

Document management systems

MEICA integration

BIM implementation

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Asta Powerproject

MS Office

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Design Co-ordinator Role

Our design co-ordinator will play a key role in the successful delivery of our civil projects by managing all aspects of design delivery from contract award through to completion. This includes ensuring the design is delivered on schedule, reviewed by the team, approved by the client, and that queries and challenges during construction are addressed. The role involves travel; you will be based onsite three days a week, with the remaining days either at one of our main offices or working from home.

Projects

Our civil engineering division works across Transportation, Water, Marine, and Energy sectors. The available role will support the Design team on large Water framework projects, including recent contracts with Northumbrian Water in Durham and Barsham, enhancing water supply resilience in England. We also work with Anglian Water, Affinity Water, Northern Ireland Water, and Irish Water.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of the design from contract award to completion.
• Provide clear guidance to designers and monitor progress.
• Ensure designs are coordinated and approved ahead of construction schedules.
• Review all design information for compliance, buildability, financial viability, and temporary works.
• Contribute to risk management, opportunity assessment, and value engineering.
• Resolve technical and design issues, sharing solutions with the team.
• Minimize risks related to defects, hazards, and non-compliance.
• Advise on workflows and procedures for formatted information.
• Assist with BIM implementation as required and support the BIM Manager.
• Support the client in fulfilling CDM regulations and design obligations.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in civil design coordination within the industry.
• Strong understanding of modern construction techniques, plant, and equipment.
• Knowledge of civil engineering projects and contractual frameworks (NEC, JCT).
• Proficiency in MS Office, Asta Powerproject, AutoCAD, and document management systems.
• Experience with MEICA integration and BIM on live projects.
• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Valid UK manual driving license.

Benefits

We prioritize our employees with a positive, diverse, and inclusive culture, offering career development and training. Benefits include:

• Annual professional membership paid.
• Contributory pension up to 6%.
• Health Shield (medical and dental cover).
• 34 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Enhanced family policies.

Living away from home allowance is available, covering accommodation, daily allowance, and travel costs. Farrans is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.