Design Team Coordinator

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We are looking for a Design Team Coordinator to join our team based out of our Reading office.

The Design Team Coordinator has responsibility for ensuring that logistics and communication is maintained for the design team to ensure documents coming in, and flowing from, the Design team are properly controlled in accordance with Volkerlaser operating procedures.

A lot of Document Control, collating designs and scanning documents will be a big part of this role.

About you

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Word, Excel and Outlook or similar programmes
• Understanding of document control systems such as ASITE, 4PS
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Clear and efficient numbering and labelling skills
• Typing accuracy and efficiency
• Attention to detail to ensure documents are accurate and made to specification
• Filing and organisation skills for document storage
• Industry-specific technical knowledge, including understanding of industry terms, policies and processes
• Proven project management abilities
• Strong organisational and management skills
• Sufficient experience in construction, desirable

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.