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Design Coordinator
Glanua
- Reading, England, United Kingdom
- Reading, England, United Kingdom
À propos
About Us Glanua delivers cutting‑edge design, construction and operation services for critical water and wastewater infrastructure. Our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest utilities such as Uisce Éireann (Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities and Affinity Water. We champion diversity, safety, innovation and sustainability, and we are expanding our team of 450+ professionals across the region.
Role Overview The Design Coordinator will be the primary interface between the project delivery team, design consultants and the client. The role ensures efficient coordination, integration and constructability of civil designs from conception through hand‑over, ensuring compliance with client specifications, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Work as part of a team to deliver one or more projects simultaneously, embracing a collaborative culture.
Assist the Design Manager in preparing drafting work scopes and man‑hour estimates for proposals.
Generate design deliverables lists and schedules, tracking progress to ensure quality and on‑time completion.
Prioritise tasks and schedule work for on‑site and off‑site design teams.
Conduct meetings, reviews, prepare documentation and support contractual communications with owners and subcontractors.
Participate in discipline task forces, peer reviews and evaluate construction methods, applying lessons learned and best practices.
Coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals and shop drawings to ensure conformance with contract requirements.
Facilitate coordination meetings for each of the above activities.
Monitor scope and assist in preparing change documents, analysing interdisciplinary impacts.
Lead design and construction reviews to gain approval of design‑related questions, clarifications and packages.
Provide field and construction guidance to CAD designers, drafters and junior engineers to ensure designs meet as‑built and existing conditions.
Identify out‑of‑scope tasks and prepare change orders for owners and/or contractors.
Assist in estimating cost and schedule impacts for owner‑directed change orders and contractor‑requested changes.
Review designs for constructability, buildability and efficiency, providing practical input to optimise solutions.
Identify and promote value engineering opportunities to achieve cost savings and programme efficiencies.
Engage with construction teams to ensure designs are practical and minimise risks during construction.
Ensure compliance with UK Water Industry standards, regulations (e.g., CESWI, WIMES), British Standards, Eurocodes and client‑specific requirements.
Oversee management and control of design documentation, drawings and specifications.
Maintain adherence to company design management procedures and quality assurance processes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design consultants, subcontractors and regulatory bodies.
Communicate design progress, challenges and solutions to all stakeholders effectively.
Identify design‑related risks and opportunities, contributing to the project risk register and implementing mitigation strategies.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential
Proven experience in a design role within the UK water and wastewater infrastructure sector for a tier‑1 contractor.
Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and design processes relevant to water/wastewater assets.
Proficiency in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical reports.
Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple design packages concurrently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Desirable
4 years experience in a Design & Build environment.
Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit or Civil 3D (for review rather than creation).
Knowledge of BIM methodologies and collaborative platforms, particularly Bentley ProjectWise.
Experience with NEC contracts, especially Options A & C.
Personal Attributes
Proactive, self‑motivated with a strong problem‑solving attitude.
Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy.
Resilient and adaptable to changing project demands and priorities.
Committed to health, safety and environmental excellence.
What We Offer You
Opportunity to join an ambitious, growing organization.
Monday to Friday working week with early finish on Fridays.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Competitive base salary with annual reviews.
Company laptop and phone.
Access to an 24/7, confidential employee assistance program (EAP).
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative and Information Technology
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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