Cad jobs in United Kingdom

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Location(s): Reading, UK

The main duties and responsibilities of the Design Coordinator are outlined as follows:

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Assist the Design Manager with the preparation of drafting work scopes and man hour estimates for all proposals.
• Generate design deliverables list and design schedule for the pursuit.
• Track the development of design deliverables, ensuring quality and on‑time completion.
• Recognize and determine priority of tasks and schedule work for on‑site and off‑site design teams.
• Conduct meetings, reviews, prepare documentation and assist the PM in preparation of contractual communication to owner and subcontractors.
• Participate in discipline task force teams, peer reviews, and evaluation of construction means & methods and apply lessons learned/best practices.
• Assist in coordination of Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and shop drawings for conformance with contract requirements in support of the construction schedule.
• Facilitate coordination meetings to move tasks forward.
• Monitor scope and assist in the preparation of change documents and analyse interdisciplinary impacts.
• Assist in design and construction reviews and gain approval of all design‑related questions/clarifications and packages.
• Participate and facilitate design review meetings with owner, stakeholders, and operators to advance design packages.
• Provide field and construction guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and younger Engineers on‑site or off‑site to ensure design meets as built and existing conditions.
• Assist with identification of out‑of‑scope tasks and preparation of change orders to owner and/or contractor.
• Assist with design and schedule estimates for owner‑directed change orders and contractor requested changes.
• Monitor drafting progress for all disciplines on his/her specific projects.
• Review designs for constructability, buildability, and efficiency, providing practical input to optimise solutions.
• Identify and promote value engineering opportunities to achieve cost savings and programme efficiencies without compromising quality or performance.
• Engage with the construction team to ensure designs are practical and minimise risks during construction.
• Ensure all civil designs comply with relevant UK Water Industry standards, regulations (e.g., CESWI, WIMES), British Standards, Eurocodes, and client‑specific requirements.
• Oversee the management and control of design documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure adherence to company design management procedures and quality assurance processes.
• Experienced in project delivery processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, design consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies.

• Construction

• Not Required