Design Coordinator

Collen is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, we firmly believe that a harmonious and inclusive environment cultivates innovation and drives success. We go above and beyond to ensure that safety is ingrained in everything we do. You can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project.

If you are seeking an opportunity to be part of a storied history, join a team that leads the industry and contribute to a workplace where inclusivity and safety take centre stage.

Key requirements:

• 3rd level qualification in Architectural/Project/Construction Management
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience working on hyperscale Data Centres
• Excellent IT and communication skills
• Ability to navigate BIM models / relevant programmes
• Strong ability to collaborate and work as part of a high-performance team
• Good time management skills are essential while working to tight deadlines

Reporting to the Design Manager/Senior Contracts Manager, the responsibilities of the role will include, but may not be limited to:

• Support the Design process in providing a platform for good communication and coordination between Architects, Structural Engineers and Service Engineers, who all work direct for Collen on the project and ensure communication back to site teams
• Support the Design Manager to ensure any Design development is communicated with Collen Contracts Management and QS from a financial aspect
• Maintain commercial and contractual awareness
• Support the Coordination and track the submittal and approval process of Designs and materials ensuring Client Representative sign off and approvals
• Ensure approved submittals are aligned with the BIM teams model and vice versa
• Supporting the BIM team in design issues and ensuring all coordination is carried out ahead of model freeze
• Manage subcontractors and ensure works are in compliance with the design intent and approved submittals
• Support the development of look ahead plans
• Should have a good all-round knowledge of the construction industry and keep up to date across all disciplines including building regulations BCAR, TGD, environmental, health and Safety regulations
• Arrange and attend Site Meetings and take minutes, as required
• Handle internal and external communication with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Tracking construction progress and ensuring all approvals and material lead times align with agreed programme and sub-contractor start dates
• Ensuring all O&M’s and handover documentation is issued and approved in line with the agreed handover
• Support the aftercare team with closing out any design issues
• Ensuring compliance with the LA requirements and to ensure all relevant building control sign offs are achieved
• Work closely with the quality team, and ensure all quality checks and benchmarks are carried out and aligned with the design requirements
• Work closely with the project document controller ensuring the issue of relevant documentation is on track and to support the role in high level issues
• Promote and foster the company core values and a culture of wellness at work.