Design Coordinator

Guildmore Planned Works team is seeking a proactive and experienced Design Coordinator to join us on a permanent basis.

The Design Coordinator is responsible for managing design delivery across planned works projects, coordinating consultants and ensuring drawings, specifications and technical information are delivered on time, compliant and suitable for construction.

The role supports project teams by managing design risks, maintaining accurate records and ensuring approved design information is available throughout the project lifecycle.

Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Management

• Manage design activities from tender through to completion and handover.
• Maintain design trackers, drawing registers, RFI logs and design programmes.
• Ensure design information is reviewed, approved and issued through the CDE process.
• Monitor design progress and escalate risks, delays or information gaps.

Consultant & Project Coordination

• Coordinate external consultants and specialist designers.
• Manage design meetings, actions, deliverables and technical queries.
• Ensure consultant responsibilities are clearly defined and information is delivered on time.
• Work collaboratively with Commercial, Operations, Quality and site teams to support successful project delivery.

Programme, Risk & Compliance

• Coordinate design releases, procurement requirements and construction information to support project programmes.
• Maintain design risk registers and identify issues that may impact cost, quality or programme.
• Ensure compliance information is managed, including Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements and handover documentation where applicable.
• Support quality processes, inspections and project assurance requirements.

Person SpecificationExperience & Skills

• Experience managing design delivery within construction, refurbishment, planned works or Design & Build projects.
• Experience coordinating consultants, technical information, drawings and design approvals.
• Good understanding of construction processes, design management and document control.
• Ability to identify design, compliance, buildability and programme risks.
• Strong communication, organisation and coordination skills.
• Experience using CDE platforms and managing design records.

Qualifications

• HNC, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent construction-related qualification, or relevant industry experience.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within planned maintenance, retrofit, refurbishment or social housing projects.
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act requirements and quality management processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing and successful business.