Design Coordinator

About the Design Coordinator Opportunity:

PSR Solutions are working with a Tier 1 Main Contractor to recruit a freelance Design Coordinator on a multi-million-pound development in Bedfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a high-profile scheme, supporting a leading project team through the delivery phases.

The successful candidate will work alongside an existing Design Manager to ensure the smooth coordination of all design information, manage third-party interfaces, and support the compliance, technical, and programme aspects of design delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and monitor the design programme and Information Release Schedule (IRS) with the Design Manager
• Audit design documentation to ensure drawings and specifications align with the brief and project standards
• Conduct initial coordination checks of new information issued by consultants
• Support the closure of Building Control actions with consultants and internal teams
• Assist in tracking the discharge of planning conditions with relevant consultants
• Liaise closely with third parties such as Network Rail, undertaking associated coordination duties with the Design Manager
• Provide general design coordination, supporting updates to design and contract information pre-construction and during build
• Attend and contribute to project meetings, including taking minutes when required
• Assist in the compilation and tracking of BREEAM documentation and attend BREEAM-related meetings
• Track and coordinate Technical Submissions and consultant responses alongside the Design Manager
• Track and coordinate RFIs with the Design Manager, ensuring timely responses and accurate records
• Communicate with the CDM/Principal Designer to ensure design information meets health and safety compliance standards
• Liaise with the Document Controller to ensure drawings, specifications, and design information are correctly managed and distributed
• Maintain and support company standard procedures for document control and design coordination
• Apply a working knowledge of substructure, superstructure, civils, envelope, M&E, and internal fit-out packages
• Attend Design Team Meetings (DTMs) and coordination meetings, contributing to the resolution of design issues and action tracking

Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience as a Design Coordinator or Assistant Design Manager with a main contractor
• Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary design coordination, ideally on industrial, commercial or other complex build schemes
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive approach to managing design deliverables
• Familiar with planning, Building Control, BREEAM, and CDM requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience liaising with consultants, third parties, and internal teams
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
• Confident using document control platforms and tracking tools (e.g., Viewpoint, Asite, or similar)
• Able to interpret technical drawings and specifications across all major construction packages

Why Join This Project?

• Freelance role offering competitive day rates on a long-term project
• Join a Tier 1 contractor on a high-profile development in Bedfordshire
• Work alongside a highly experienced project and design management team
• Gain exposure to a fast-paced and technically challenging scheme

Apply now or contact Jovan Marcetic at PSR Solutions for more information.