Design Coordinator – Long-Term Infra Contract to 2029

Girling Jones Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE including holiday pay

Contract through 2029

Major UK infrastructure project

Site equipment provided

Job summary

Girling Jones Ltd in Bridgwater seeks an experienced Design Coordinator to join one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. You will coordinate design information between engineering, construction and design teams to ensure builds are sound and delivered on schedule.

The role is on a long-term freelance contract through to 2029, with a daily PAYE rate of £560 including holiday pay. You will work on reinforced concrete and heavy civil packages, supporting site teams and coordinating design

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in design coordination or technical engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete and heavy civils construction.
• Good knowledge of buildability, temporary works and construction sequencing.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with designers and site delivery teams.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating design information across engineering, construction and design teams.
• Reviewing drawings for buildability, sequencing and technical compliance.
• Managing RFIs, design changes and technical queries.
• Identifying and resolving design clashes and construction interfaces.
• Ensuring design deliverables align with construction programmes.
• Coordinating permanent and temporary works design requirements.
• Attending design reviews and technical coordination meetings.
• Supporting site teams with engineering and design-related challenges.

Skills

Design coordination

Civil engineering

Buildability review

RFI management

Temporary works

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Girling Jones Ltd in Bridgwater seeks an experienced Design Coordinator to join one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. You will coordinate design information between engineering, construction and design teams to ensure builds are sound and delivered on schedule.

The role is on a long-term freelance contract through to 2029, with a daily PAYE rate of £560 including holiday pay. You will work on reinforced concrete and heavy civil packages, supporting site teams and coordinating design