Design Co-ordinator (Residential New Build) | Permanent | Hertfordshire

A leading Regional Main Contractor that build, refurbish and regenerate homes and communities across the UK have an excellent opportunity for a Design Co-ordinator to join them on a permanent basis, based out of their offices near Watford, Herts.

The company are an innovative and ambitious business that combine their industry expertise and unrivalled local knowledge to help transform communities and leave a lasting legacy everywhere they work.

The company are looking for an experienced Design Co-ordinator with a strong track record working on new build residential projects for a reputable main contractor or developer. The role is based from their offices near Watford, Herts, working within a very strong Technical team. This is a great opportunity to join an outstanding company that rewards their staff and encourages career progression.

Responsibilities:

• Obtaining Technical Drawings to enable efficient site starts
• Gain approvals to ensure that sites commence on time
• Minimising risk through uncoordinated information
• Oversee preparation of the optimisation plans through to approval
• Brief and drive the external consultants in the preparation and issue of production information to an agreed programme, fee and scope
• Prepare technical specifications in line with requirements determined
• Attend site progress meetings and carry out site inspection
• Attend meetings at various stages of projects
• Ensuring current drawings are filed in order

Experience:

• Experience of coordinating and providing technical guidance and support to residential developments
• Ideally Degree Qualified / HNC / ONC
• Competent using AutoCAD, Viewpoint, Excel, Word, Power Projects, Power Point
• Strong Design and construction knowledge
• Good Technical and Building Construction knowledge
• Building Regulations knowledge
• A good understanding NHBC legislation
• Strong on Health & Safety / CDM Regulations
• Good understanding of Planning legislation

If you are a Design Co-ordinator and you are interested in the role, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob on 07733 529 573