Senior Design Coordinator

Placements24; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Design Coordinator for its East London-based office. The role focuses on the seamless integration of architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines, coordinating design development, and resolving clashes through BIM-enabled processes.

This hybrid position blends in-office collaboration with remote analysis and focused tasks. Ideal candidates will bring 7+ years in design coordination within construction, strong BIM proficiency (Revit/Navisworks), and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field.
• 7+ years in design coordination or project management in construction.
• Proficient in BIM software and 3D coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-discipline design processes for integration.
• Lead design coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Manage design documents and reports.
• Resolve design clashes using BIM tools.
• Monitor progress against project schedules and report delays or risks.
• Liaise with project managers and clients to provide updates.

Skills

Design coordination

BIM coordination

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

About the Role

About the Role Our client, a leading architectural and engineering consultancy with a strong portfolio of diverse projects, is seeking a highly organised and experienced Senior Design Coordinator for their office in East London . This role is integral to ensuring the seamless integration of design disciplines on complex construction projects, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and specialist consultants. The Senior Design Coordinator will manage the design development process, facilitate design workshops, resolve design clashes, and ensure that project objectives related to scope, budget, and timeline are met through effective design management. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the design process in the built environment and excellent coordination skills. This **Hybrid** role allows for a flexible working arrangement, combining essential collaborative work at the East London office with remote flexibility for focused tasks and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design process across multiple disciplines (architectural, structural, MEP, etc.) to ensure design integration and coherence.
• Facilitate and lead regular design coordination meetings with all project stakeholders.
• Manage the production and distribution of design documents, including drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Identify and resolve design clashes and interdisciplinary issues using BIM and other coordination tools.
• Ensure designs comply with client requirements, project briefs, and relevant building codes and standards.
• Monitor design progress against project schedules and report on potential delays or risks.
• Review design submissions for quality, completeness, and compliance.
• Liaise with project managers and clients to provide updates on design development.
• Maintain a central repository for all design-related information and documentation.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in design coordination, project management, or a similar role within the construction industry.
• Proven experience coordinating design processes for medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency with BIM software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks) and a strong understanding of 3D coordination.
• Excellent understanding of architectural and engineering design principles.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple design streams concurrently.
• Willingness to work within a **Hybrid** model, requiring regular attendance at the East London office.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, comprehensive medical aid, and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and exposure to diverse projects are readily available.
• This **Hybrid** role in East London offers the flexibility of remote work combined with valuable in-office collaboration.

Join a supportive team environment focused on delivering high-quality design outcomes in the Eastern Cape .