Design Coordinator

Bromley, Kent
Michael Page Property and Construction

A family owned design & build contractor based in South East London is recruiting for a newly-created Design Coordinator position.

Client Details

This opportunity has been created within the design team of a successful, privately owned main contractor. They specialise in residential design & build projects across the public and private sectors. Their projects vary from small projects of 10-15 units through to larger 150+ unit developments and typically will all have a focus on genuine placemaking. As a result of new project wins they are recruiting for a Design Coordinator.

Description

As the Design Coordinator you will have responsibility for running 2 smaller projects of £5-£15m in value. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the appointment of a design team where necessary
• Coordinating design and technical information throughout the delivery phases
• Direct liaison with fabricators and suppliers to ensure accurate technical coordination and buildability
• Management of RFIs from site
• Oversight on sign-off of planning conditions and building control/NHBC requirements
• Production of O&M manuals and handover information

This position will be based between the office in South East London and project sites (also typically South & South East London).

Profile

To apply for this Design Coordinator position you will:

• Demonstrate a design/technical background (a professional qualification is advantageous but not essential, e.g. RIBA, ICE, etc.)
• Have previous multi-unit residential project experience through RIBA stages 3-6
• Ideally have worked in a design & build main contractor environment previously
• Demonstrate the ability to run your own projects

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Offer

The offer to the successful candidate will be a salary between £45,000-£50,000 (depending on experience) + car allowance, travel expenses, company pension, private medical, and 25 days annual leave.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a project running role in a successful main contractor who have a secure pipeline of residential work.