Design Coordinator

Job Board Direct; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and fit-out company in the Northwest is seeking a Design Coordinator to manage design workflows and ensure compliance with technical requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a related field and proven experience within the industry. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Reward and recognition programme

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a design coordination role within the construction and fit-out industry.
• Familiarity with RIBA Plan of Work stages and proficiency in using IT systems for design management.
• Ability to manage multiple design packages simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow from design development to project completion.
• Lead regular Design Team Meetings and ensure design progress is tracked.
• Oversee implementation and management of design changes through Procore.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Technical Knowledge

Education

Degree or higher education certificate in Architecture, Design, Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Design Coordinator - Construction & Fit Out

Wigan

Our client has grown over the last 23 years into one of the most capable and exciting Design & Build enterprises in the Northwest, currently operating in 4 key sectors: -

• Commercial and Industrial
• Retail and Leisure
• Public Sector
• Specialist and Bespoke (our Specialist and Bespoke service involves the Design and Manufacture of fitted and loose Joinery products).

Design Coordinator - Role Overview:

The Design Coordinator will be responsible for managing the workflow from design development to project completion, ensuring that designs are fully coordinated and aligned with the project’s technical and compliance requirements. This role requires the effective management of design changes through Procore, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration between all relevant disciplines to meet the construction programme's needs.

Design Coordinator - Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate regular Design Team Meetings, ensuring all disciplines are aligned and design progress is consistently tracked.
• Manage design development through various RIBA Plan of Work stages, ensuring timely pro-gression to meet project deadlines.
• Monitor and sequence design flow to align with the construction programme, as directed by the Project Director and Project Manager.
• Oversee the implementation and management of design changes through Procore (Project Management Software Platform), ensuring accurate documentation and seamless communication with all stakeholders.
• Ensure designs are fully coordinated across architectural, structural, MEP, and other relevant disciplines to meet compliance and technical standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for design-related queries, clarifications, and updates, providing prompt resolutions to issues.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain comprehensive design coordination schedules and trackers to monitor progress and ensure accountability.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and other team members to inte-grate design requirements into the overall construction plan.
• Review and assess design deliverables to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, codes, and company standards.
• Facilitate and coordinate the approval process for design documents and drawings, ensuring timely submissions to statutory authorities where required.
• Liaise with Manufacturing Team (Production Manager and Solid Works Joinery De-signers) to ensure Project designs and lead times are being met.
• Implement design quality assurance processes to ensure high standards of accuracy and completeness.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager and senior leadership team on design pro-gress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Design Coordinator - Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree or higher education certificate in Architecture, Design, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in a design coordination role within the construction and fit-out industry.
• Familiarity with RIBA Plan of Work stages and proficiency in using IT systems for design man-agement.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple design packages simultane-ously.
• Knowledge of technical and compliance requirements in construction projects.
• Proficiency in relevant design software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) is advantageous.

As a business, we recognise that our strength lies within our workforce and our Investors in People achievement reflects our commitment to people management excellence. We have an expectation that our staff live and believe in our core values:-

• Aspiring to be the best & celebrating success
• Maintaining relationships
• Safe working environment
• Promoting team working & balanced lives
• Exceeding client expectations
• Considering the environment

Additionally, if you love a challenge, are dedicated, hardworking and committed, then you are the perfect candidate to join our team!

This is a full-time position to commence as soon as possible. Excellent competitive salary on offer, negotiable dependent upon experience. Hours of work 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Office based role, although you will be required to visit sites within the Northwest (Flexible working is available, but must suit the needs of the business).

Great Company benefits including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme supporting our Employees Well-being. Company pension scheme (currently with Royal London) and a staff re-ward and recognition programme.

We also encourage and promote continuous professional development for all staff, with no barriers to further training.

It is our policy as an Employer to comply with all relevant obligations under the Equality Act 2010. The Company will ensure that all persons are selected, promoted and treated equally on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership or disability