Design Coordinator

Design Co-ordinator

Truro

It is with great confidence that I am assisting to recruit a Design Coordinator for a construction and investment organisation in the heart of Cornwall.

The role will be all-encompassing, including: manage the review and development of detailed project information, section agreements and statutory approvals, contractors design information, quality and compliance from pre-acquisition through to handover and aftercare.

The purpose of this role is to assist on the design and technical aspects of project, working closely with the Technical Manager and Senior Design Manager. Working across a range of projects, on a day-to-day basis, in collaboration with Development / Project Managers. Key areas will include the coordination of design and technical information such as drawings and specifications. Along with, reviewing detailed project information, contractors design information, quality and compliance from pre-acquisition through to handover and aftercare. This is a collaborative role, working with the wider team and promoting good quality, sustainable design principles, whilst ensuring value for money and viability.

The Person:

• Experience working in the development/construction sector as a Design Coordinator on high quality residential projects from inception to completion
• Additional experience in other sectors will be advantageous such as commercial, mixed use and/or regeneration
• Full project lifecycle awareness including briefing, feasibility, design, planning, development, procurement, logistics, manufacture & assembly, commissioning, handover and post occupancy monitoring
• Strong Design / Technical review capabilities along with good organisational skills
• Good stakeholder management skills - contractors, statutory undertakers, planning, highways and environment officers and other relevant local authority consultees
• Commercial and financial awareness.
• Demonstrable risk & opportunity management skills
• A strong team player, able to offer a ‘hands-on’ and collaborate approach
• Architecture, Architectural technology, engineering, or construction related degree or other relevant technical qualification
• Professional accreditation and/or CSCS card desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for a forward design professional offering an annual bonus, generous pension scheme, health insurance. There will be scope to work both from home and the office with a flexible approach.

Having read the above and hopefully enticed you look into this role in more detail, please do call Jo on for an informal chat.

Sphere Solutions are a market leader in the South West & Wales construction recruitment sector. With offices in St. Austell, Plymouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea and Southampton. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with local, regional and national contractors, developers and consultancies and offer a bespoke, discreet and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.

INDPERM

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Truro: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 31/07/2023