Job DescriptionDesign Coordinator A reputable and well established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets.
They are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business that has ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country.
They have a multi-disciplinary approach that makes them one of the chosen long-term partners for many of the UK's leading rail businesses.They are looking for a Design Coordinator that has a background within a rail contracting environment, particularly in civil engineering to join there Cumbernauld office.
They will offer the opportunity to advance your professional development while contributing to a variety of multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects.The key responsibilities for this Design Coordinator role are:Coordinating and managing designers that will ensure schemes are delivered effectively within rail and infrastructure projects.Working closely with the Engineering Manager and work in partnership with stakeholders ensuring successful project execution.Monitoring and overseeing designs progress against schedule and budgets and implementing corrective measures should any issues be identified.Reviewing, negotiating and recommending the approval/disapproval of design change orders, ensuring that they are following scope adjustments.Having an established means of formal communication to provide progress reports to different teams.Managing the design subcontract which includes processing monthly invoices for payments.
Coordinating incentive programmes for designs.Ensuring a timely and accurate submission of design documents for approval and facilitating resolutions for design issues.Identification of any changes in scope and documenting necessary change orders, that includes early warning and change of instruction documentation.Promoting continuous improvements and best practices in terms of design coordination.Assisting in project hand back to ensure a smooth close on projects.Experience and knowledge required for this Design Coordinator role are:A Civil Engineering degreePrevious experience as a design coordinator within a civil engineering rail contracting environmentA strong understanding and comprehensive knowledge of the design delivery process including management of consultants.Knowledge on CDM regulations and a clear understanding of designers and principle contractors roles.Driven to develop your skills further which the company will support.