Design Coordinator

Design Coordinator

£50k - £55k per annum

Essex

Role:

Our client is looking for a proactive and organised Design Coordinator to support the Design Manager in delivering coordinated, buildable, and compliant design information across multiple project stages.

Working within a main contractor environment, you'll assist in managing the design process from pre-construction through delivery-liaising with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure all design outputs meet programme, quality, and commercial objectives.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn the end-to-end contractor-side design management process, develop technical understanding, and gain hands-on project coordination experience.

Responsibilities:

Design Coordination & Management:

• Support the Design Manager in managing and tracking design deliverables in line with project programmes.
• Coordinate consultant and subcontractor design information to ensure integration across disciplines (architecture, structure, MEP, etc.).
• Assist in managing design reviews, capturing and following up on actions.
• Liaise with subcontractors to obtain drawings, technical submissions, and approvals in line with construction sequencing.

Information Control & Documentation:

• Assist in maintaining design trackers, drawing registers, and document control within the Common Data Environment.
• Actively manage the issue and review of RFIs, design queries, and technical submittals and ensure timely responses.
• Assist with the preparation of design reports, coordination schedules, and presentation materials for client and internal meetings.

Buildability & Compliance:

• Support the review of consultant and subcontractor drawings for buildability, coordination, and compliance with project specifications.
• Help ensure design information aligns with procurement requirements and construction methods.
• Contribute to value engineering exercises and the evaluation of design changes.

Team Support:

• Work closely with construction, commercial, and pre-con teams to ensure design aligns with site needs and programme constraints.
• Attend site coordination meetings and support the resolution of design-related site issues.
• Assist in managing the flow of information between office and site teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or diploma in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 1-3 years' experience in design coordination, technical design, or an equivalent role within a contractor, consultant, or design practice.
• Understanding of design and construction processes from tender through delivery.
• Competent in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks is advantageous but not mandatory.

Key Attributes:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Effective communicator across multiple stakeholders.
• Keen interest in construction methods, sequencing, and technical coordination.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment.
• Able to work under direction while managing workload independently.

For more information, call 07725 225242 or attach your CV