Job vacancy - Design Coordinator

Position: Design Coordinator
Reference: acsAdesco
Location: Crawley
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
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Job Title: Design Coordinator

This role is responsible for the conception and issuance of all design activities in line with outbound requirements for the production of interior and exterior elements in tendering and construction.

The Design Coordinator works to ensure information systems within the Design department serve the purposes of the design team and others.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide relevant technical information, including drawings, calculations, submissions, and other documents for presentation to clients, as directed by the Head of Design. Learn and use relevant computer applications where necessary, i.e. Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.
  • An understanding of design information, following set procedures to ensure accurate auditable records are kept and turnaround times through third parties (main contractor and manufacturers) are properly managed. Awareness of quality control procedures and remain compliant with authorisation and approval processes both internally and externally.
  • Develop an understanding on managing communication between Design and internal or external clients. This will include learning project management systems via extranet as provided by main contractor, i.e. Asite, 4Projects, and Aconex, etc.
  • Possess an understanding of the sequencing of design activities in preparation and during a contract.
  • Develop an understanding and appreciation of construction drawings and technical terminology. Create a working knowledge of marketplace products and systems available; including industry standards, specifications, and codes of practices, etc.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working in Design for a construction company, or relevant manufacturer of construction products
  • General Industry knowledge
  • Work to tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Efficient in the use of design software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Numerate and accurate with fanatical attention to detail
  • Logical and well organised with ability to prioritise
  • Self-motivated to lead and achieve the highest levels of excellence
  • Presentation skills - written and verbal

ACS are recruiting for a Design Coordinator. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Design Coordinator please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Design Coordinator. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Design Coordinator with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Design Coordinator role you desire.