Design Coordinator – Bristol

We’re partnering with an award-winning UK construction and fit-out contractor to recruit a Design Coordinator for their expanding Bristol team.

Reporting to the Design Manager, you’ll manage the design process from pre-construction through delivery, coordinating consultants, designers and specialist subcontractors to ensure designs meet contractual, commercial and programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the full design process in line with ERs, programme and procurement schedules
• Appoint and manage consultants and designers, including scope, fees and performance
• Review and coordinate design information for compliance, quality and buildability
• Lead technical meetings and manage RFIs, DARs, samples and drawing control
• Support tendering, estimating, value engineering and commercial discussions
• Oversee BREEAM design inputs and contribute to handover documentation
• Attend client meetings and provide clear design progress updates
• Ensure compliance with H&S, CDM, ISO 9001 / 14001 and relevant legislation

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in construction or design coordination
• Strong document management and coordination skills
• Construction or design-related degree (or equivalent)
• BIM knowledge desirable
• Professional memberships and site qualifications advantageous

Skills

• Excellent communication and organisation
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Confident working independently and within multi-disciplinary teams