Design Coordinator

Description:

Overview of the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that is experiencing exceptional growth. At the Elite Metal Group we love what we do, and we enjoy working with people that are passionate about their role and the difference that they can make within our business and the built environment. This senior role will sit across our architectural and structural metalwork divisions of the business and report directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

As a highly organised individual, the Design Coordinator will manage all information in terms of design, coordinate the design process and control the information from and for the Client and the Consultants for architectural and structural metalwork items.

The Design Coordinator will ensure that all the information issued by the Consultant is suitable and complies with the order from an engineering point of view. They will manage production of Stage 5 design and details, and coordinate information flow regarding all elements under the Elite Metal Group (EMG) remit. This will involve taking the client’s stage 3 or 4 design information and progressing those designs, either internally within EMG through the contracting of EMG suppliers, up to the fabrication/manufacturing and installation on site.

Key Responsibilities:

Know and understand the EMG contract and scope of works, in particular with respect to design and design responsibilities.

* Manage all aspects of the EMG design production including but not limited to the following:

* Any design responsibilities within EMG Subcontractor’s packages

* Management of Subcontract Design and Detailers

* Participate in Architectural Coordination workshop meetings identifying requirements and changes while guiding the design.

* Coordinating above with Commercial and Procurement Team and Site teams including for example, ensuring project change is identified, that critical works build sequences and checks are communicated and understood.

* Reviewing EMG programme and ensuring that EMG design deliverables, both those delivered internally and by our supply chain, are produced in line with programme requirements.

* Ensuring that the design meets the requirements of the specification and any applicable standards identified therein especially the finishing and aesthetical expectation of the client.

* This will often involve chasing out required information from either contracted designers/suppliers, or the client’s design team.

* Undertaking final review of completed design prior to submission to ensure the design team have implemented the requirements of the design correctly and incorporated any agreed changes in the design that were identified during the design development and coordination process.

* To support, understand and advise the client as to the requirements and his/her obligations in the development of a building design.

* A willingness and ability to develop junior or inexperienced members of the team, providing guidance, mentorship and support through their ongoing development.

* Ability to hold regular value engineering reviews across projects with the commercial lead.

Skills:

Formal qualification in Design/Engineering/Project Management or related field.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and external partners.

Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues.

Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.

Good commercial awareness and forecasting ability.

Able to drive projects through to a high standard through effective team management.

Knowledge:

Good knowledge in the coordinating of architects, engineers, contractors and clients.

Strong understanding of the construction process and project management.

Some knowledge of architectural metalwork systems, in particular staircases and balustrades.

Some knowledge of timber and glass fitting works.

Experience:

Track record of operating on projects involving the coordination and interfacing of multiple different products.

3-5 years’ experience in similar roles.

Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements.

Location:

This is a predominantly office-based role at our Perivale Head Quarters in west London with visits/meetings to sites across London.

Typical hours of work will be 8am until 5pm Monday to Friday.

Apply Now:

If you’re interested in this exciting role, please send your CV and Cover Letter to us.

About Us:

At the Elite Metal Group, we consider ourselves to be the steel fabrication experts. The Group is currently made up of 5 key divisions or sub-brands, all with their own area of expertise. Our annual turnover is over £12 million. Parts of our business have been trading for more than 70 years which has allowed us to establish competitive buying rates and a formidable team of skilled craftsmen and detailers.

The group comprises of the following –

* Vaughan Fabrication Services specialise in on-site fabrication, welding and plant maintenance across the South East of England. Our fully equipped fleet of nationwide vehicles ensures that a team of professionals can quickly attend your site project.

* Elite Metalcraft was established in 1951 and specialises in architectural steel and bespoke staircase design for commercial and domestic needs. The highly experienced team is adept at working with any metal of your choice to bring beautiful designs to life.

* Elite Structural Steel offers the complete package from simple structural steel supply through to site surveys, drawings, fabrication and in-house installation.

* Elite Surveying has a Team of experts ready to conduct topographical surveys using an array of industry leading robotic laser stations so that you can be assured of the highest levels of accuracy on your project.

* Elite Fabrication is the newest addition to the Elite Metal Group. Created for Architects, Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors this division specialises in architectural and bespoke steel products commonly used on traditional landscape schemes. Whether you’re looking for planters, landscape edging, balustrades, pergolas or access hatches, Elite Fabrication will have a solution to your design challenge.

The Elite Metal Group is based in North-West London and is proud to be the ONLY London based steel supplier that can survey, design, manufacture, paint, deliver and install using our own in-house facilities and highly professional team