Design Co-Ordinator - #144596

Job Description

Our design co-ordinator will play a key role in the successful delivery of our civil projects by provide managing all aspects of delivery of the design from contract award through to completion, ensuring that the design is delivered to programme, has been reviewed by the team, gained Client approval and subsequently to answer queries and resolve challenges during the construction phase and to assist in preparing for completion by managing the handover process.

Responsibilities

• Managing the development of the design from contract award through to completion
• Providing clear direction to designers for all information and monitoring progress
• Managing to ensure designs are co-ordinated and approved in advance of the construction programme
• Reviewing all design information to ensure compliance, buildability, financial viability, temporary works
• Contribute to the management of risk & opportunity and value engineering
• Resolve technical problems and design issues that emerge and share solutions to the wider team
• Actively work to minimise risk to the Contractor from potential defects, potential hazards and non-compliance
• Advise on protocol and procedures for formalised workflows for formatted information
• Implementation of BIM as required by the Project / assist BIM Manager
• Support the Client as to their duties under CDM regulations and their obligations in the development of a design
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven design co-ordination experience within the Civils industry
• Strong understanding of modern construction techniques, plant, and equipment
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of civil engineering projects
• Contractually aware and conversant with common forms of contract – NEC, JCT etc
• Advanced knowledge in the complete MS Office suite, Asta Powerproject, AutoCAD,
• Proficient in the use of document management systems
• Knowledge of MEICA integration into Civils design
• BIM experience and actively encourage its use on live projects
• Educated to Degree Level in a Civil / Structural Engineering or related qualification
  
  

About Us

We build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK and Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Your well-being is our priority. We take care of our team with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation.

What We Can Offer You

Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.

We take care of our team with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 30+ days annual leave
• Pension plan
• Health cash plan enrolment
• Enhanced maternity
• Family friendly policies
• Access to discounts cycle to work scheme
• 24/7 counselling and support health line GP anytime & Wellbeing App
  
  

About The Team

Tees Pipeline

Northumbrian Water Limited has been appointed Farran two contrarcts worth in the region of £100m to deliver improvement works which will provide a resilient supply of clean and clear water to its customers for decades to come. Keeping the Farrans team in the Durham region for the next AMP cycle We’re taking the pipeline across the River Tees at two locations. At Cotherstone, we’re constructing a tunnel that will run 20m under the river bed and, at Alwent Beck, we’re building a pipe br