DIGITAL DESIGN COORDINATOR

Fairmead Managed Services LTD; Kempston Hardwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmead are recruiting a Digital Design Coordinator on a permanent basis for a major long-term construction project in Bedford. The role covers CAD drawings, site logistics plans and CDM boundary layouts for logistics and temporary works.

You will perform swept path analysis, create 3D visualisations, and assist with planning and stakeholder engagement, with meetings alongside the principal contractor and design teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Coordinator, CAD Technician or similar in construction/logistics/temporary works.
• Strong AutoCAD, with swept path analysis and site logistics layouts.
• Solid grasp of construction logistics and site constraints.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations in the design process.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and liaise with clients, contractors and consultants.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Producing CAD drawings, site logistics plans and CDM boundary layouts for construction logistics and temporary works.
• Swept path analysis for construction vehicles, plant movements and access.
• Visualisations, 3D representations and phasing plans to support works planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Sitting in client design brief meetings with the principal contractor and design teams, reviewing proposed works against live site operations.
• Flagging design risks early and keeping revisions, approvals and documentation in order.

Skills

Client communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Swept-path analysis

Site logistics layouts

3D visualisations

Job description

DIGITAL DESIGN COORDINATOR BEDFORD

Fairmead are currently recruiting a Digital Design Coordinator on a permanent basis on behalf of our client, a specialist construction logistics and temporary works contractor delivering a major long-term scheme in Bedford.

Overview of role

• Location: Bedford
• Permanent, on a multi-year project
• Producing CAD drawings, site logistics plans and CDM boundary layouts for construction logistics and temporary works
• Swept path analysis for construction vehicles, plant movements and access
• Visualisations, 3D representations and phasing plans to support works planning and stakeholder engagement
• Sitting in client design brief meetings with the principal contractor and design teams, reviewing proposed works against live site operations
• Flagging design risks early and keeping revisions, approvals and documentation in order

Requirements

• Background as a Design Coordinator, CAD Technician or similar within construction, logistics or temporary works
• Strong AutoCAD, with swept path analysis and site logistics layouts under your belt
• Solid grasp of construction logistics and site constraints
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations in the design process
• Able to juggle several projects at once and talk comfortably with clients, contractors and consultants
• Full UK driving licence

Advantageous

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Technology
• BIM and digital construction experience
• Temporary works or traffic management design coordination