Design Coordination Lead - Civil Infrastructure (Scotland)

S1jobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

S1jobs in Scotland seeks an experienced Design / Engineering Coordinator to lead design coordination on civil infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with clients, designers and project teams to ensure timely design delivery aligned with programme approvals.

The role requires travel across Scotland, with strong knowledge of construction techniques, BIM on live projects, and familiarity with NEC/JCT contracts. You will support CDM and ensure safe, compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven design coordination experience in civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of modern construction techniques, plant and equipment.
• Commercially and contractually aware with NEC/JCT knowledge.
• Experience promoting BIM on live projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and coordination of design from contract award through to project completion.
• Provide clear direction to designers and consultants, ensuring required information is delivered in line with programme requirements.
• Ensure designs are fully coordinated, reviewed and approved ahead of the construction programme.
• Review design information for compliance, buildability, commercial viability and temporary works requirements.
• Contribute to the management of risk, opportunity and value engineering.
• Identify and resolve technical and design issues, sharing solutions across the wider project team.
• Work proactively to minimise risks associated with defects, hazards and non-compliance.
• Support the implementation of appropriate design information workflows and document control procedures.
• Assist with the implementation and use of BIM across projects.
• Support clients in meeting their responsibilities under CDM Regulations and throughout the design development process.
• Work collaboratively with operational, commercial and engineering teams to ensure designs support safe and efficient project delivery.

Skills

Design coordination

Construction techniques

BIM on live projects

NEC/JCT contracts

AutoCAD

Asta Powerproject

Document management systems

MS Office

MEICA integration

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Asta Powerproject

Document management systems

BIM software

Job description

S1jobs in Scotland seeks an experienced Design / Engineering Coordinator to lead design coordination on civil infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with clients, designers and project teams to ensure timely design delivery aligned with programme approvals.

The role requires travel across Scotland, with strong knowledge of construction techniques, BIM on live projects, and familiarity with NEC/JCT contracts. You will support CDM and ensure safe, compliant delivery.