Design Coordinator in Birmingham, West Midlands

An established construction business is looking to recruit a Design Coordinator to support the delivery of construction projects across the public sector, including further education, healthcare and commercial schemes.

Working closely with the pre-construction and operational teams, you will coordinate design information, liaise with consultants and subcontractors, and ensure designs are developed and delivered in line with project requirements, programme deadlines and quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with a construction background who enjoys working collaboratively and managing the flow of design information throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Coordinate design information from initial design stages through to construction and project completion.
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, building services consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify discrepancies, design clashes and potential issues.
• Manage the distribution, review and approval of drawings and technical information.
• Monitor design programmes, ensuring information is received and issued in line with project deadlines.
• Attend design team meetings, record actions and follow up on outstanding items.
• Support the resolution of technical queries and design-related issues.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant building regulations, statutory requirements and project specifications.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure design information is accurate, coordinated and available when required.
• Maintain effective communication between the design team, pre-construction and operational departments.

Education, Skills & Experience:-

• Design related Degree
• Previous experience in a Design Coordinator or similar role within the construction industry.
• Experience working for a main contractor or within a construction consultancy would be advantageous.
• A background in construction, architecture, architectural technology or a related discipline.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines.
• Good IT skills and experience using construction-related software and document management systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.