Civils Design Co-ordinator/Manager

Full Job Description

Due to continued growth, our client are looking to recruit an additional Design Coordinator to join an already established team. The company are one of the regions largest civil engineering contractors and the position would suit an experienced Project Manager or Contracts Manager who are looking to transition to an office based, front end role.

Overall Objective:

To ensure all design information is received, understood, co-ordinated and managed. Assist the delivery team in creating and implementing design management procedures for live construction projects and help to develop the most appropriate methods of construction.

Key Accountabilities:

Co-ordinate with Design Team, Planning, Estimating, and Construction Teams and make use of appropriate techniques and software to ensure all design information is received, understood, co-ordinated and managed.

* Interpret project documentation to produce integrated design and build solutions

* Implement and develop Digital Construction (BIM) procedures and experience

* Co-ordinate and implement drawing approval processes

* Create and manage ‘Viewpoint’ electronic data transfer, sharing and storage

* Implement design tracking and progress reporting

* Provide Design Management role to both JV partner and specialist sub-contract designers for Design and Build Contracts

* Identify actions and ‘Early Warnings’ to reduce the likelihood of project failure

* Integrate HSE and quality management processes into design procedures to ensure safe delivery to the required specifications

* Select the appropriate design, product, or techniques to deliver innovative solutions to projects

* Present design schedules, often with visual aids such as bar charts, Gantt charts and procedure diagrams.

* Provide Design Management service throughout the projects and manage Design Programmes from JV Partner, consultants and specialist sub-contract designers to ensure timely information to the construction team, flag up potential problems and solutions as they arise

* Liaise with clients and other team members throughout the project, seeking approvals of design, products, and/or innovative solutions

* Provide advice and support on the development of specific systems

Experience and Qualifications:

* Minimum of a relevant HNC/HND or equivalent

* Experience of working on Framework and traditional Civil Engineering Projects

* Proven experience of working within design management on Design and Build and traditional projects

* Comprehensive Design, Construction and BIM experience

Remuneration

Attractive salary up to £65,000 plus company car/allowance, 28 days holiday, pension healthcare, fuel and bonus.

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Ltd will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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