Design Coordinator

Randstad Construction and Property; England; Hybrid; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Randstad UK is seeking a Design Coordinator for a major highways upgrade project in Leicestershire. This permanent, full-time role is on a hybrid site basis and will bridge consulting design teams, client and on-site construction delivery teams.

You will ensure design information is delivered efficiently, adheres to constructability standards, and complies with national highways standards. A CSCS card and relevant training are advantageous for applicants.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Design Coordinator or similar in civil/highways projects.
• Knowledge of major highways specifications (DMRB/NEC3/NEC4) and CDM compliance.
• CSCS card held and design management training is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary design deliverables (earthworks, structural, road alignments, drainage, utilities).
• Serve as central interface between site operations, external consultants, stakeholders and client.
• Proactively manage RFIs, TQs and design changes using the project CDE.
• Review drawings for buildability and value engineering in line with standards.
• Ensure design phases comply with CDM regulations and mitigate site risks during design.
• Assist with coordination of as-built documentation, handover packs and QA records.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Stakeholder management

Collaborative problem solving

Ausbildung

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND/HNC in Construction Management

Jobbeschreibung

Design Coordinator

Major Highways Infrastructure

Location: Leicestershire / Project Site (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Sector: Civil Engineering & Major Infrastructure

Salary: Highly competitive salary + comprehensive package (car allowance/company car, pension, private healthcare, and bonus scheme)

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking an ambitious and experienced Design Coordinator on a permanent basis to join a leading tier-1 principal contractor delivering a flagship, multi-million-pound highways upgrade scheme in the Leicester area.

In this role, you will be an integral bridge between the consulting design teams, the client, and the on-site construction delivery teams. You will ensure design information is delivered efficiently, meets all constructability standards, adheres to programme milestones, and complies with all relevant national highways standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Integration: Oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary design deliverables, covering earthworks, structural engineering, road alignments, drainage, and utility diversions.
• Technical Interface: Serve as the central point of contact between site operations, external engineering consultants, local stakeholders, and the client.
• Information & RFI Management: Proactively track, manage, and expedite Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries (TQs), and design changes using the project Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Buildability & Value Engineering: Review technical drawings and specifications for buildability, cost efficiency, and full compliance with DMRB standards.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all design phases strictly comply with CDM (2015) Regulations, actively identifying and mitigating site risks during the design phase.
• Handover & Assurance: Assist with the coordination of "as-built" documentation, handover packs, and quality assurance records.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience as a Design Coordinator, Assistant Design Manager, or a technically focused Site Engineer looking to progress into design management within civil engineering or highways.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of major highways specifications, DMRB, and standard forms of contract (NEC3 / NEC4).
• Education: Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent technical field.
• Certifications: Valid CSCS card; formal CDM / design management training is beneficial.
• Skills: Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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