Design Coordinator

Description:

Freelance Design Coordinator | Bridgwater

£560 Per Day PAYE (Including Holiday Pay)
Long-Term Contract Until 2029
Major UK Infrastructure Project

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Design Coordinator to join one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects near Bridgwater.
Working on a major reinforced concrete and heavy civil engineering package, you'll play a key role in coordinating design information between engineering, construction and design teams, ensuring works are technically sound, buildable and delivered in line with programme.
With work programmed through to 2029, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term freelance position on a technically challenging, high-profile project.

The Project

Works include major in-situ reinforced concrete structures, foundations, retaining walls, formwork, temporary works, deep drainage and associated heavy civil engineering packages.

The Role

You'll act as a key interface between design and construction teams, ensuring technical information is coordinated and potential issues are resolved before they impact site delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating design information across engineering, construction and design teams
Reviewing drawings for buildability, sequencing and technical compliance
Managing RFIs, design changes and technical queries
Identifying and resolving design clashes and construction interfaces
Ensuring design deliverables align with construction programmes
Coordinating permanent and temporary works design requirements
Attending design reviews and technical coordination meetings
Supporting site teams with engineering and design-related challenges About You

We're looking for candidates with a strong technical background in civil engineering, reinforced concrete or major infrastructure, ideally with experience coordinating design on complex construction projects.
You'll bring:

A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering
Experience in design coordination or technical engineering roles
Strong understanding of reinforced concrete and heavy civils construction
Good knowledge of buildability, temporary works and construction sequencing
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
The ability to work collaboratively with designers and site delivery teams
Right to work in the UK What's on Offer?
£560 per day PAYE including holiday pay
Contract programmed through to 2029
Major UK infrastructure project
Technically challenging reinforced concrete and heavy civils works
All required site equipment provided Interested? If you're an experienced Design Coordinator or technically strong civil engineering professional who enjoys solving complex construction challenges, we'd like to hear from you