Design Co-ordinator - Swansea, United Kingdom - More Rec

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Swansea, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

More Recruitment are looking for a design co-operator to join a major national constructor in their office based in Swansea.

Our client is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment. We are headquartered in the UK and have a workforce of circa 1,200 highly experienced colleagues.

We offer a competitive salary attached to this role and a variety of company benefits also. Please see the benefits section below.

Role Summary

You will be a key member of the project team with responsibilities for the design function and design team (both internally and externally).

Ideally you will have a proven track record of undertaking design coordination activities at both tender and construction stages.

This experience will include working on single stage, two stage and negotiated contracts across a range of sectors including education (schools, further and higher), health, commercial, residential, accommodation, retail and industrial.

What you will be doing

Develop innovative design solutions to clients briefs with input from the professional team and subcontractors;
Develop relationships with clients during early concept stages; manage expectations of the project through regular communication and discussions regarding requirements and specifications;
Chair and minute design team meetings and design workshops to arrive at solutions which are cost effective and meet the requirements of the procurement and construction activities.
Maintain and develop relationships for the whole project team with the client, subcontractors and professional team resolve any queries;
Understand the process and risks/opportunities related to managing the design with regard to Employer's Requirements, Contractors' Proposals.
Identify and check contents of Contractors Proposals, qualifications list, design information and marketing documentation for the tender and then be able to deliver compliant design within these parameters.
Adopt a proactive approach to value engineering throughout the design phase, by keeping up to date with latest construction techniques, code compliance and legislation;
Develop and utilise scope sheets for each package in conjunction with Project and Commercial Managers to align with duties schedule and utilise these to feed design and procurement programmes and direct design team;
Develop and manage the programmes for the production of information for both procurement and construction purposes. Be able to control information flow to suit these parameters from consultants and subcontractors alike and be able to identify and report when problems are occurring and deal with noperforming parties in a robust fashion;
Produce, monitor and drive production though appropriate use of KPIs for the design process;
Review the design on an ongoing basis, identify potential interface problems & practicalities in construction, and resolve with the design team and specialist subcontractors;
Attend appropriate Contractor selection interviews, including preparation beforehand;
Review any subcontract enquiries to subcontractor designed packages;

What we will need from you

Competent user of MS packages e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word
Experience of Powerproject or similar (desirable);
Competent user of Collaborative platforms such as ASite, 4Projects
Experience of 3D design management (BIM) and digital software eg. REVIT, NAVIS, AutoCad
Site experience in engineering or site management role (desirable);
Well developed Technical Construction knowledge
Appreciation of current Building Regulations, WHTM's, HBN's
Knowledge of Fire Code Compliance and Regulations
Knowledge of current BREEAM & Sustainability requirements
Professionally qualified e.g. MCIOB (desirable);
Understanding and coordination of MEP design/systems and their integration within the construction process
Experience of Healthcare projects (desirable);

What we can offer you

Competitive salary
Car allowance
26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
Life Assurance
Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
2 days volunteering opportunities
Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
Employee Assistance Programme including financial advice and guidance
Professional membership fees
Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
Dental Insurance
Travel insurance
Bike to work scheme
Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions