Design Coordinator

MURPHY GROUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Design Coordinator in Kentish Town to oversee design engineering on National Grid projects. The ideal candidate will manage project designs, ensure quality and efficiency, and work closely with internal and external teams. Required qualifications include an HNC/HND in civil engineering and proficiency with the Autodesk suite. This position offers extensive benefits, including 27 days of holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen facilities

Professional development investment

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in civil engineering, construction, or similar needed.
• Experience in Design management and construction is essential.
• Proficiency with Autodesk suite including AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineering on small/medium sized projects.
• Monitor and manage design by designers, consultants and contractors.
• Ensure correct setup of the client approved CDE system.

Skills

Design management/coordination

CAD/BIM tools

Autodesk suite including AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks

BIM and CDEs familiarity

Education

HNC/HND in civil engineering, construction or similar

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Design Coordinator
Job Location: Kentish Town (NW5 1TN)
Country/Region: United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Design Coordinator to work with the Energy Team on the National Grid, HWUP Project

Our business is well‑known for its extensive in‑house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever‑changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long‑standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Design Coordinator:

• Review submissions as directed for quality and sufficiency.
• Lead design engineering matters on small/medium sized project/s as directed.
• Monitor, co‑ordinate, and manage the design by internal designers, consultants, suppliers, and interface contractors as appropriate.
• Endure that that Aconex (or client approved alternative CDE system) is adequately setup and being utilised correctly by all designers, site operations and external stakeholders.
• Monitor, track and report on Design progress against the project programme.
• Oversee appropriate consideration of constructability and permanent works in relation to Temporary Works.
• Review design progress and detail using CAD/BIM tools.
• Monitoring and reporting on Design NCRs and associated close out.
• Liaise with the wider team such as Surveyors, Buyers, Contract Managers, Project Managers, Site Managers and Estimators to engender a team approach for each project.

Still Interested? Does this sound like you:

• HNC/HND in civil engineering, construction or similar
• Exposure to Design management/coordination and construction experience
• Experience of Autodesk suite including AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Digitally familiar with BIM and CDEs and document control systems and processes

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Jack Roberts on 07514 313533 to discuss in more detail.

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK