Senior Design Coordinator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus (10%)

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Monthly team incentives

Staff socials and events

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Senior Design Coordinator (Pre-Construction) to join its Technical team in the Wakefield/Pontefract area. The role focuses on guiding pre-construction design, coordinating architects, engineers and consultants, and supporting land acquisitions through to delivery.

The successful candidate will oversee technical due diligence, manage design teams, and ensure projects are technically viable with clear reporting and timely packs.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating design teams across pre-construction stages.
• Strong understanding of residential development and design processes from land acquisition to delivery.
• Ability to interpret technical reports and coordinate architects, engineers and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical coordination of residential developments during pre-construction and land acquisition stages.
• Review ground investigations, utility and ecology reports to identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate architects, civil engineers and external consultants for technical layouts and pre-construction information.
• Prepare technical reports and pre-construction bid packs to support land acquisitions.
• Manage external consultants through the design process on live developments as required.
• Collaborate with Land, Technical and Commercial teams to ensure viability and delivery.

Skills

Pre-construction design coordination

Residential development experience

Technical report interpretation

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Position: Senior Design Coordinator (Pre-Construction). Location: Wakefield Area.

Overview

Bennett & Game are representing a growing residential developer who are seeking a Senior Design Coordinator (Pre-Construction) to join their expanding Technical team in Pontefract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking housebuilder that has recently rebranded as part of its ambitious growth strategy. The business is continuing to expand across Yorkshire with future plans to grow into the East Midlands and has a secure pipeline of residential developments. Working closely with the Technical Director, you will play a key role in supporting land acquisition, pre‑construction activities and technical due diligence across a range of housing developments. This unique role combines pre‑construction technical coordination with elements of live project design management. You will become the technical lead during the land acquisition process, coordinating architects, engineers and consultants to produce comprehensive technical bid packs before supporting selected projects through delivery. The business offers genuine long‑term progression, with the opportunity to develop alongside a growing Technical department.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £55,000 - £62,000 DOE
• £5,000 Car Allowance
• 10% Annual Bonus
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Monthly team incentives
• Staff socials and company events
• Secure pipeline of work and long‑term stability
• Regional Yorkshire sites only with no extensive travel

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical coordination of residential developments during the pre‑construction and land acquisition stages.
• Review technical information including ground investigations, utility reports, ecology reports and other site constraints to identify technical risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate architects, civil engineers and external consultants to produce technical layouts and pre‑construction design information.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and complete technical bid packs to support land acquisitions.
• Manage external consultants through the design process on live residential developments where required.
• Liaise closely with the Land, Technical and Commercial teams to ensure developments are technically viable and delivered efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a residential developer, housebuilder or main contractor Design & Build environment.
• Suitable backgrounds include Senior Design Coordinator, Design Coordinator, Technical Coordinator, Assistant Technical Manager or similar technical pre‑construction roles.
• Strong understanding of residential development, technical due diligence and the design process from pre‑construction through to project delivery.
• Ability to interpret technical reports and confidently coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK Driving Licence.