Design Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Coordinator to join a major construction programme at Heathrow Airport, supporting the delivery of a new baggage handling facility. The project is currently progressing through RIBA Stage 5 (Manufacturing & Construction) and moving towards Stage 6 (Handover & Close Out).This role offers the chance to work on a high-profile infrastructure project where you will play a key role in coordinating design activities, resolving technical issues, and ensuring design deliverables are managed effectively through to project completion.
The position is predominantly site-based, requiring a minimum of three days per week on site at Heathrow Airport.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs), concessions and design issues.
• Support the resolution of technical and design-related challenges throughout construction and handover.
• Coordinate liaison between clients, consultants, architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors.
• Review subcontractor design submissions and workshop drawings against approved design information.
• Coordinate design changes across civil, structural and MEP disciplines.
• Support Building Control approvals and technical close-out activities.
• Lead and support design review meetings, issue actions and track progress to completion.
• Coordinate the collection and management of as-built documentation and BIM deliverables.
• Work closely with document control teams to ensure accurate distribution of design information.
• Monitor and report on outstanding design actions, technical queries and project deliverables.
• Ensure design activities are delivered in accordance with project procedures and quality requirements.

RequirementsEssential

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working on large-scale multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Strong understanding of design management during construction and project handover phases.
• Experience managing RFIs, technical queries, concessions and design change processes.
• Proficiency using Common Data Environments (CDEs), such as Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of RIBA Stages of Work.
• Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within aviation or airport infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Heathrow Airport project processes and procedures.
• Exposure to BIM processes and CAD software.
• Postgraduate or Master's qualification in a relevant discipline.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work in one of the UK's busiest and most prestigious infrastructure environments.
• Long-term project exposure through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Collaborative project team working on complex engineering and construction challenges.
• Competitive day rate package.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Coordinator looking to develop their career on a landmark infrastructure project within a fast-paced airport environment.

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