Design Coordinator Technical Coordinator

Job Description

Design CoordinatorWho are weFounded in 1992 and with over 300 employees, Galliard Homes is Londons largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands.Galliard has a £4 billion portfolio of over 6,000 homes and 714,088 square feet of commercial developments under construction.With an impressive portfolio of award-winning developments, we are proud to be considered as Londons leading property developer.The PositionWe are currently recruiting a Design Coordinator to join our established construction department in Birmingham. Our Lower Essex Street scheme in Birmingham consists of 628-units comprising of an 8-storey, 12-storey, and 27-storey blocks. The successful DesignCoordinator will be responsible for liaising with a number of internal and external stakeholders to deliver the tender and construction drawings in line with the procurement and construction programmes.You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Report on any risks, slippages in the issuing of information against programme, lack of coordination on the drawing and specification received from the design team and D&B subcontractors.
• Liaise with M&E Coordinator to ensure coordination of M&E information and distribution of information on site.
• Actively maintain the drawing and specification received on site from the design team, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Issue buying and procurement departments with information packages for quantifying, tendering, and purchasing equipment and materials for site.
• Liaise with the sales department and/or development manager to ensure the clients sales spec is delivered on site. Notify line manager of any changes in the design pack that does not reflect the agreed sales specification.
• Maintain the building control and new home warranty tracker and monitor the design team to ensure the comments/conditions are dealt with then released. Coordinate site inspections with the site team and monitor reports / actions.
• Ensure designer risk assessments and residual risk evaluations have been done by the design team and are filled, acting as the principal designer.
• Maintain knowledge of the changes/updates to current legislation and regulation which affects the design team and site processes.

The Person The successful candidate will be a self-starter capable of working autonomously and possesses the initiative to hit the ground running and use their own initiative. The dynamic design coordinator will demonstrate the following:Essential:

• Successful track record of leading complex design projects, proven ability to define and implement the right strategy depending on the circumstances and requirements.
• An understanding of modern and traditional construction techniques including piling, RC frame, traditional brick and block load bearing structures, cladding systems, mechanical and electrical services, fit-out trades.
• An understanding of preconstruction activities including town and country planning, design management, site investigations, party wall awards, procurement, and tendering procedures.
• Mental and intellectual toughness to confront and solve problems, often through others as well as by themselves.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Design/Graphic Packages, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience working for a property developer on a large-scale, high-rise residential scheme.

Desirable:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent (Architect/Engineer background).
• Previous experience using Aconex.

The BenefitsAs a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one. In return for commitment, loyalty, and hard work, we offer benefits ranging from:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Car allowance
• Life assurance
• Private health care
• Matching contribution pension scheme
• Discretionary salary and bonus review
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discount portal
• Volunteering opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditations