Design Co-ordinator

GEDA is a leading Civil Engineering and Building Company, with offices in Tyrone (NI) and in the East Midlands (England). We pride ourselves in delivering high quality construction projects across the UK and Ireland. We operate in all aspects of Construction from Civils and Water Infrastructure through to Commercial and Residential projects.

Due to continuing success and growth of our Civil Engineering team, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a **Design Co-ordinator **to join our Head Office.Your key focus areas will involve the management of framework programmes and the supply chain along with client liaison.

There will be the opportunity to continue to develop professionally with the support of the Contracts Manager. This role would be ideal for someone from a previous Site/Project Manager background, who has a keen interest in becoming involved in the Design work.

**The Role**:

- Design Scope: working as part of the wider design team to assist in determining the design scope from analysing the clients’ requirements and documenting the delivery plan.
- Design Co-ordination: liaise with the sub-contracted design team while working closely with estimators, quantity surveyors, site managers and other key members of the project team along with external client to produce sound solutions.
- Review Proposed Designs and Drawings: to ensure technical and specification compliance prior to approval, identifying problems with the design development and feedback to the wider team
- Coordinate required site surveys / data gathering once design scope is realised.
- Project Programme: oversee design process against pre-construction programme and overall project delivery budget.
- Meetings: attend and chair multi-disciplinary design and project progress meetings; facilitate in resolving design issues and conflicts, ensuring a positive working relationship is established and maintained, acting as an ambassador for the Company at all times.
- Labour Resources: effective and efficient management, allocation and co-ordination of resources for projects.
- Company Policies and Procedures: Ensure adherence to the policies and procedures (including IMS) e.g., environmental, health and safety, quality such as planning and implementing safe systems of work.
- Traffic Management Plans: develop in accordance with Chapter 8, including any permit and associated notes.

**The Person**:

- Must be able to use their own initiative taking responsibility for projects from start to finish.
- Excellent communication skills and good commercial awareness.
- Be clear-thinking, calm and have a positive approach to challenges that may arise.

**Previous Experience**:

- 3rd Level qualification in a Civil or Construction Engineering related discipline and 5+ year’s industry experience.
- Previous water industry experience would be essential.
- Hold an understanding of MEICA works (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation).
- Hold a Full valid Driving Licence.

We have an excellent reputation for investing in our people, a rewarding working environment and a highly competitive benefits package. You will develop professionally and personally as a successful Design Co-ordinator with an established Company that provides steady and ongoing projects.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

**Experience**:

- Water: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in DUNGANNON