Design Coordinator - Construction - Belfast
Division: Building
Location: Belfast
Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme, Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)
We are seeking an experienced Design Coordinator to join us on an exciting new development in Belfast. You would play a crucial role in supporting the Design Manager in managing and coordinating the design process throughout the lifecycle of the project.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design Coordinator to take a role with a supportive, successful Tier One Contractor with varying projects, training, and career development opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a similar position with a main contractor.
A full driving licence is essential.
Typical duties will include:
Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of design and construction, within company protocols and compliant with ISO
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including control documents, approvals, reports and meeting minutes.
Problem Solving: Address and resolve any design-related issues that arise during the design and construction process.
Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with relevant building codes, regulations, contractual, and industry standards.
Coordinate Design Activities: Manage and oversee all design-related activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
Liaise with Stakeholders: Act as the primary point of contact between the design team, clients, and contractors, facilitating clear and effective communication. Providing input into programmes where required, including tender, design, construction, and Variation / Compensation Event programmes.
Review and Approve Designs: Evaluate design proposals, drawings, and specifications to ensure they meet project requirements and standards, and to raise technical queries accordingly.
Qualifications:
- A BSc in a Construction related field would be nice, but not a necessity. Site based experience would be highly advantageous.
- We would expect the successful candidate to come from a Main Construction background.
Skills:
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in management software, Viewpoint knowledge would be highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
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