Design Coordinator
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Bedfordshire
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS
Design Coordination
Multi-disciplinary coordination
Document control (Viewpoint, Asite)
BREEAM
Building Control
CDM regulations
Technical drawings interpretation
RFI tracking
FULL DESCRIPTION
Design Coordinator
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Solutions are working with a Tier 1 Main Contractor to recruit a freelance Design Coordinator on a multi-million-pound development in Bedfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a high-profile scheme, supporting a leading project team through the delivery phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Track and monitor the design programme and Information Release Schedule (IRS) with the Design Manager
- Audit design documentation to ensure drawings and specifications align with the brief and project standards
- Conduct initial coordination checks of new information issued by consultants
- Support the closure of Building Control actions with consultants and internal teams
- Assist in tracking the discharge of planning conditions with relevant consultants
- Liaise closely with third parties such as Network Rail, undertaking associated coordination duties with the Design Manager
- Provide general design coordination, supporting updates to design and contract information pre-construction and during build
- Attend and contribute to project meetings, including taking minutes when required
- Assist in the compilation and tracking of BREEAM documentation and attend BREEAM-related meetings
- Track and coordinate Technical Submissions and consultant responses alongside the Design Manager
- Track and coordinate RFIs with the Design Manager, ensuring timely responses and accurate records
- Communicate with the CDM/Principal Designer to ensure design information meets health and safety compliance standards
- Liaise with the Document Controller to ensure drawings, specifications, and design information are correctly managed and distributed
- Maintain and support company standard procedures for document control and design coordination
- Apply a working knowledge of substructure, superstructure, civils, envelope, M&E, and internal fit-out packages
- Attend Design Team Meetings (DTMs) and coordination meetings, contributing to the resolution of design issues and action tracking
Skills and Experience
- Prior experience as a Design Coordinator or Assistant Design Manager with a main contractor
- Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary design coordination, ideally on industrial, commercial or other complex build schemes
- Excellent attention to detail and proactive approach to managing design deliverables
- Familiar with planning, Building Control, BREEAM, and CDM requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience liaising with consultants, third parties, and internal teams
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
- Confident using document control platforms and tracking tools (e.g., Viewpoint, Asite, or similar)
- Able to interpret technical drawings and specifications across all major construction packages
Why Join This Project?
- Freelance role offering competitive day rates on a long-term project
- Join a Tier 1 contractor on a high-profile development in Bedfordshire
- Work alongside a highly experienced project and design management team
- Gain exposure to a fast-paced and technically challenging scheme
Apply now or contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Solutions for more information.
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