Civil / Structural Engineer

Job Description

BEST EMPLOYER IN CONSTRUCTION WANTED !!! CIVIL ENGINEERS / STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS (SITE ENGINEERS & DESIGN ENGINEERS) OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSFER YOUR CURRENT EXPERIENCE OVER TO A MAIN CONTRACTOR DESIGN COORDINATOR / DESIGN MANAGER ROLE My client is a reputable main contractor who is interested in considering Site Engineers and Civil / Structural Design Engineers with a view of transferring experience over to a full time Design Manager role, support and training provided. BEST EMPLOYER IN CONSTRUCTION Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to transfer your skills over to a new challenge and a high in demand role, but also it is an excellent employer to join and we strongly believe they stand out as one of the best employers in construction based on: -One the lowest Turnover of Staff in the industry! -One of the busiest work order books!! -An excellent track record of a staff bonus being paid!!! Design Coordinator – Building / Construction – Midlands THIS COMPANY HAVE ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES ON OFFER FOR A DESIGN COORDINATOR IN THE INDUSTRY. What makes it great? -Very low staff turnover, in fact ridiculously low, has to be one of the lowest in the industry. Excellent sign that they look after their staff. -Professional & friendly team environment, even on site! -Excellent relationships and a prompt payer to subcontractors and suppliers. -High standards of excellence on site, strive for high quality, their sites are clean, tidy, logistically well managed and excellent control over subbys. -Big enough to keep you busy, but small enough to know your name, excellent option if you are fed up of being treated like just another number. -Diversity of projects, commercial, industrial, student accommodation, Care Homes, Hotels. -Excellent opportunity for career progression, going through a period of organic growth. -Renowned for training and support. -Excellent salary and benefits package including, car allowance / family healthcare / competitive pension / x 2 bonuses a year. Also well known for regular pay rises. COMPANY: My client is a leading building & civil engineering contractor, with a busy and fast growing workload. As a result of securing further new projects, this employer is looking to strengthen their team further with the appointment of a Design Coordinator / Manager to work on a range of exciting projects. Multi-Million Pound Projects live and ready to go. Role & Responsibilities: €¢Design Manager covering all aspects of the design coordination for the business on various projects. Design Coordinator is similar in scope but on smaller projects or as part of a team on a larger scale project €¢Arranging and chairing the Design team meetings to lead the process with the consultants and sub contract designers, issuing minutes and ensuring the resulting actions are actioned €¢Collate and manage the contract specifications, drawing and related documents for the construction process €¢Carrying drawing reviews issuing Comments then ensuring all comments are added accordingly to the design €¢Carry out technical reviews of any proposed works to ensure contractual and technical compliance. €¢Prepare and manage the Design and procurement schedule and issue information release schedules to set design target dates €¢Offer input and design reviews into the procurement process €¢Providing design support to Project Management teams. €¢Review and implement Value engineering opportunities €¢Coordinate with the M&E managers to ensure coordination of the M&E install and commissioning process. €¢Utilizing specialist consultants coordinate the information and design to ensure BREEAM and Part L compliance are attained as required. €¢Coordinate the submission of information to satisfy Building control compliance €¢Coordinate the submission of information to satisfy all planning conditions are discharged €¢Lead Design review workshop with the client / tenant to ensure understanding and satisfaction with proposed works €¢Manage the Design Change Proposals for client sign off €¢Submitting design information to the client team and recording, tracking and closing out any comments and queries that arise €¢Issue, track and close out any Requests For Information that arise to enable the design to be completed. Assist in the collation of the O&M Health and safety file REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this Design Manager role you must meet the following criteria: – Knowledge of Building Sector. – Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, Design Manager. Site Engineer, Project management or Design Engineering (civil / structural engineers) backgrounds also considered. – Previous experience in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare. – High level of communication skills. – Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc), ideally a civil engineering qualification. – Flexibility to travel / visit sites. LOCATION: West Midlands / East Midlands (Must be flexible to travel to sites nationwide , visiting role, some remote working also available). REMUNERATION: The successful Design Coordinator will receive: *£30,000 – £60,000 Basic (Dependant on experience) *Car / Allowance *Healthcare *Pension (very competitive). *Bonus To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.