Design Coordinator

The role will be based across client's offices and sites across the North West. You must have Design Coordination experience within the water industry.Our client are delivering an Engineering & Design service from their Engineering office and integrating designs from appropriate sources including supply chain, specialist design providers and resource support from our selected design houses where required.They are looking for the right candidate to support the Framework Design Manager in coordination of design across the whole of the framework to ensure our statutory duties, obligations under the contract and standards are met in an effective, efficient and continuously improving service delivering best value incorporating external best practice, innovation and where appropriate technology.What will I be doing?Working from home and client offices and attending sites & design offices across the service area.Supporting & administering the framework Design Management function as a service to the 'cradle to grave' Project Managers, including helping to define design scope, parameters and constraints with client stakeholders.Advising on and implementing design strategies for programmes and projects, including advising on the appointment of designers which will include in-house resources, external consultants, specialists and design and build contractors across a multitude of design disciplines.Administering the design management processes, procedures & governance across the MSP contract.Point of contact with IHE to monitor performance and progress management of the design teamsDesign package management of design commissions to ensure delivery to programme, budget and quality; providing the primary interface with the work package delivery teams.Supporting a culture of safe, buildable, easily commissioned and operable design solutions through administration of suitable design review processes including HAZOP, ALM, and eliminating Harm.Monitor compliance with technical standards, raising and pursuing challenge where opportunities for efficiency are identified.Guiding designers to an appropriate commercial focus with a high level of challenge on project scope and optimal design whilst identifying and mitigating waste and ensuring value for money solutions on a Lowest Whole Life Cost, technically compliant bases.Contributing to consistent and reliable reporting of project/works performance into the MSP systems to create a single version of the truthReviewing and contributing to the management of change where it affects design.Supporting the MSP team in mitigating key project and programme risks; identifying blockers/issues and contributing to developing solutions to resolve them.Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure efficient use of design resources, identifying & implementing design efficiencies and ensuring customer satisfaction.Supporting continuous improvement using metrics, external best practice, innovation and technology.Supporting development of systems for efficiency for example review and improvement of design runways and appropriate process and governance.Responsible for:• Supporting Framework compliance to the CDM Principal Designer role.• Supporting project delivery teams in defining extent of design scope, constraints, parameters and agreeing design deliverables as part of project delivery strategy.• Provide point of challenge on validating commercial strategy and maximise efficiency for design• Provide design related support, challenge, innovation & solutions to framework wide management issues• Supporting project adherence to Technical Governance, Design Management (or MSP equivalent governance) gate compliance• Challenging designers on adherence to standards and procedures (or departures from, where relevant)• Arranging Design Reviews & Technical Assurance Reviews• Support accurate capture & reporting of Design data and KPIs for monitoring, review and challenge, leading to proactive management of design.• Implementation and support continuous development of framework design processes, including Design Management Handbook and assisting the implementation of framework BIM strategy• Providing guidance to project designers on day to day project related issues as well as personal development• 100% SHEQ compliance for design• Facilitate designers working in close collaboration with colleague's, teams and clients forming supportive and positive, open relationships.• Supporting our clients net-zero/Carbon agendas.Capability:• Understanding of the importance of the customer and how to minimise and enhance the impact our solutions and designs have, ensuring their needs are accounted for in the delivery of every scheme and future operation.• Strong People and Collaboration skills• Technical understanding of Water and Waste water Processes and Asset types.• Commercial and Contractual appreciation to support the required commercial outcomes• Good problem-solving skills, able to provide efficient, effective solutions• Proactive and able to prioritise and reprioritise tasks• Good understanding of a project lifecycle including commissioning, & operation/maintenance.• Experience and knowledge of CDM (2015) Regulations• Flexible to develop and improve own role for positive impact• Inquisitive with a passion for best in class performanceSkills / Qualifications:HNC / HND or degree in relevant engineering discipline, Progressing towards a Chartered professional review with relevant chartered body,Driving Licence3 Years+ Design Coordination experience preferably in the Water Industry in a Mechanical, Electrical ICA or Civils discipline either in a maintenance, design or capital delivery role or preferably a mix of two or threeSector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding."The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements."Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals."I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."Nuvia"There is nothing negative about the service that we've received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners."Multi-Sector Client"It's great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We're proud to still be working with them after 20 years.""We have required anumber of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the NuclearIndustry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number ofQA/QC professionals in locations across the UK."We have been verypleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstratedand will continue to use their professional services in the future.""I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner ofchoice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projectsinternationally over recent years. "First are a high performing business who are built oncredibility, honesty, expertise. "As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to moreand more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner ofchoice to help us deliver our projects with confidence."TechnipFMC"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding."The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements."Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals."I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."Nuvia"There is nothing negative about the service that we've received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners."Multi-Sector Client"It's great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We're proud to still be working with them after 20 years.""We have required anumber of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the NuclearIndustry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number ofQA/QC professionals in locations across the UK."We have been verypleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstratedand will continue to use their professional services in the future.""I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner ofchoice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projectsinternationally over recent years. "First are a high performing business who are built oncredibility, honesty, expertise. "As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to moreand more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner ofchoice to help us deliver our projects with confidence."TechnipFMC"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding."The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements."Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals."I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution." Help us with our survey Do you feel the jobs market has picked up? Yes No Don't Know
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