Design Coordinator

EMEA3 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced Design Co-ordinator for a 7/8 month contract, based in London or Birmingham, on a part-time basis (3 days per week). The role focuses on coordinating design activities across major infrastructure programmes and aligning multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

We require proven experience in design management, strong stakeholder skills, and a good understanding of planning, governance and regulatory processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in design management/co-ordination on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and consultant coordination.
• Ability to align multiple design teams to programme objectives.
• Understanding of planning and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities across consultants, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Ensure consistency of design standards, assumptions, deliverables, and programme timelines.
• Drive progress against key project milestones and planning submission requirements.
• Identify and manage design risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between engineering, design, and programme teams.
• Oversee design delivery through to completion.
• Support change management and environmental requests as required.

Skills

Design Management

Design Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Consultant Coordination

Programme Alignment

Regulatory Understanding

Job description

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.
At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

Job description - the role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup , we are looking for a Design Co-ordinator for a 7/8 Month contract based in London/Birmingham (part-time 3 days per week)

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking an experienced Design Integration Manager to oversee and coordinate design activities across a major infrastructure programme. This role will ensure alignment between multiple design teams, stakeholders, and delivery partners, driving consistency and successful programme outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities across consultants, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Ensure consistency of design standards, assumptions, deliverables, and programme timelines.
• Drive progress against key project milestones and planning submission requirements.
• Identify and manage design risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between engineering, design, and programme teams.
• Oversee design delivery through to completion.
• Support change management and environmental requests as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Design Management, Design Coordination, or a similar role.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure, transportation, or engineering projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and consultant coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and align delivery to programme objectives.
• Understanding of planning, governance, and regulatory processes

About the client

About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup’s internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.