Design Coordinator/ on site Design Manager

Matchtech; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Design Coordinator/On-site Design Manager for a contract role in the rail sector. The role supports HS2 MWCC during the construction phase, coordinating discipline teams, producing design deliverables, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering or related degree, rail design experience, and professional membership. The position requires on-site collaboration with construction teams and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering and design within the rail industry.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Chartered status with ICE, CIOB, or RIBA (desirable).
• Membership of relevant professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project outcomes on time, within budget, and to client specifications.
• Coordinate project technical discipline teams to meet all requirements.
• Produce technically sound design solutions in line with reporting and cost estimating.
• Ensure compliance with relevant technical standards.
• Provide guidance to staff and pursue professional development.
• Develop design deliverables (drawings, reports, specifications) per standards and client needs.
• Liaise with construction teams to ensure buildability and value for money.
• Develop and maintain hazard/risk registers for design packages.
• Prepare and check engineering designs, calculations, and manage design production.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations (CDM).
• Handle project administration and reporting to Design/Engineering Manager.
• Maintain client and third-party liaison and develop strong relationships.

Skills

Rail design

Design coordination

Stakeholder communication

Hazard risk awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Our client, a distinguished consultancy in the rail sector, currently seeks a Design Coordinator/On-site Design Manager to join their team for an exciting contract position. This opportunity involves supporting HS2 MWCC with a concentration on the Construction Phase Support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering all specified project outcomes on time, within budget, and to the client's specifications
• Coordinating project technical discipline teams to ensure all technical requirements are fully met
• Producing technically sound design solutions in line with reporting and cost estimating, within programme timelines and budget
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant technical standards
• Providing advice and guidance to staff and actively pursuing professional development
• Developing design deliverables (drawings, reports, specifications) in accordance with relevant standards and client requirements
• Liaising with construction teams to ensure designs are buildable and value for money
• Developing and maintaining hazard/risk registers for allocated design packages
• Preparing and checking engineering designs, calculations, and managing design production
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations
• Handling project administration and reporting to the Design or Engineering Manager
• Maintaining client and third-party liaison and developing strong client relationships

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
• Experience in civil engineering and design within the rail industry
• Chartered status with ICE, CIOB, or RIBA (desirable)
• Membership of relevant professional bodies
• Strong understanding of Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards
• Proficiency in developing design deliverables and managing design production
• Ability to communicate effectively with construction teams and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations

If you are an experienced Design Coordinator or On-site Design Manager looking to contribute to a landmark project, we would love to hear from you.