Design Co-Ordinator

An existing client to Sphere, are looking to employ a Design Co-Ordinator with immediate effect.

The successful candidate will be based across a large new build major project in Bristol. It will be constructed over a minimum of 5 years and across multiple phases. The end product will consist of a new build Campus, Auditorium, Office Blocks, Training Facilities, Restaurant, Kitchens, and underground Car Park.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Employers Requirements to maximise margins and reduce risk.
• Negotiate and execute the appointments, scope and fees of consultants and designers.
• Prepare design programmes and Information Release Schedules.
• Review all design information to ensure it is clear, complete, and meets statutory requirements.
• Organise, schedule and chair technical meetings with members of the design team and supply chain.
• Attend Client meetings to report on design release/ design development progress.
• Participate in tender submissions
• Review tender drawings and assist the Estimating team
• Manage the RFI process
• Provide technical / commercial support to the project surveyor, in relation to design development, VE, potential variations and settlement of final accounts.
• Maintain quality and environmental control procedures
• Creating and maintaining good relations with Consultants, Clients and Contractors ensuring effective communication channels are in place.

Desirable Education (not all essential):

• Design qualifications
• RIBA / ACE / APM / CIOB Membership
• CSR or CSCS Card
• COSHH
• Autocad/BIM
• First Aid at Work

Your new company are a large UK Main Contractor, who specialise in Construction, Fit Out, and Major Regeneration schemes.

For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience.