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Design Coordinator - Various locations across the UK

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Tetra Tech

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Design
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You should have design coordination experience, strong communication skills, a positive attitude toward health and safety, be IT literate, and eligible for SC security clearance.
  • You will coordinate design teams, support proposal development, manage project execution plans, ensure compliance, oversee risk management, and facilitate design meetings and documentation processes.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Design Coordinator preferred.
  • An enthusiastic and professional approach
  • Adaptable with good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good attitude to health and safety practices within the work place and design.
  • Fully IT literate and proficient in the use of standard Microsoft Office.
  • Be suitable for security clearance (all staff need to be security vetted to a minimum SC level).

Responsibilities

  • Assists the Design Manager and bid/project teams where support is being provided for a bid process and identify and coordinate the multi-disciplinary design team inputs to the bid process.
  • Provide assistance in formulating fee proposals and proposal documents as required by the Design Manager and project/bid team.
  • Ensure compliance at project opportunity outset with the Tetra Tech Project Lifecycle governance process.
  • Develop and manage the Project Execution Plan in conjunction with design discipline leads, including design deliverables and programme.
  • Supports the Design Manager in managing multidisciplinary design teams, to allow the production of coordinated design solutions, within the agreed programme and budget.
  • Assists in delivering complete, accurate and viable design information in a timely manner. Reviews and challenges the information received.
  • Uses workshops to ensure the project team fully coordinate design solutions, while implementing effective design solutions.
  • Undertaking design related risk management reviews workshop with project team and input into project risk register.
  • Produces Progress Reports as required for the projects.
  • To ensure compliance throughout each project design stage with the Tetra Tech Project Lifecycle governance process and the Project Execution Plan.
  • Coordinates the design process to an agreed commercial proposal.
  • Actively manages the commercial and contractual project risk profile, including pre-emptive mitigation.
  • Fully understands the project contract, including all subsequent contract variations.
  • Actively manages the change control mechanisms to maintain/improve the project commercial performance.
  • Assists in project forecasting, application for payments and invoicing as required and agreed with the Design Manager and Project Manager.
  • Supports and assists the design process to produce designs which are compliant with all applicable regulations and obtain the requisite approvals.
  • Coordinates the design process to produce information to agreed design programme.
  • Monitors and support the implementation of project specific design management process and protocols e.g., design execution plan, in line with Tetra Tech’s design procedures and reporting process against programme.
  • Ensure effective implementation and management of document control processes of design information relating in line with Tetra Tech and/or client’s procedures.
  • Supports and coordinates design and specialist consultants and third-party consultants to the agreed scope of service.
  • If required for the project, supports the Design Manager in chairing and leading design coordination meetings and/or workshops and issues actions to all involved.
  • Attend Design Team Meetings lead by client, input into the meetings and take and distribute notes and actions as required.
  • Supports the Design Manager in managing the Client review process as identified in the contract.

FAQs

What is the location for this Design Coordinator position?

The position is available in various locations across the UK, primarily focusing on the Midlands and Southern regions.

What are the key responsibilities of the Design Coordinator?

The Design Coordinator will lead and manage design consultants and subconsultants, coordinate multidisciplinary design solutions, support bid processes, manage project financials, and ensure compliance with Tetra Tech’s Project Lifecycle governance.

Is previous experience as a Design Coordinator necessary?

Yes, previous experience as a Design Coordinator is preferred for this position.

What qualifications or skills are required for the role?

The ideal candidate should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, a professional approach, adaptability, IT proficiency (especially in Microsoft Office), and a positive attitude towards health and safety practices.

Will there be opportunities for career growth within Tetra Tech?

Yes, Tetra Tech offers a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity, fostering opportunities for career growth.

Are security clearances required for this position?

Yes, the candidate must be suitable for security clearance, as all staff need to be security vetted to a minimum SC level.

Does Tetra Tech offer flexible working arrangements?

Yes, Tetra Tech is open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours.

What sectors will the Design Coordinator be working in?

The Design Coordinator will work on projects in the defence, science, nuclear, and government property sectors.

How can candidates apply for this position?

Candidates can apply by submitting their CV and cover letter through the Careers section of the Tetra Tech website.

What type of projects will the Design Coordinator manage?

The Design Coordinator will manage large, multidisciplinary projects, coordinating design solutions and technical risk management.

Does Tetra Tech have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of various attributes.

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Tetra Tech

Leading with Science®

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1966
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. We are differentiated by Leading with Science® to provide innovative technical solutions to our clients. We support global commercial and government clients focused on water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. With 27,000 associates worldwide, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems.  Tetra Tech est un chef de file mondial dans les domaines des services de consultation, des services de l’ingénierie et des services techniques. Grâce à nos solutions novatrices et durables, nous aidons nos clients à composer avec leurs besoins en gestion des eaux, en environnement, en infrastructures, en gestion des ressources, en énergie et en développement international. À travers nos 27 000 associés des quatre coins du monde, Tetra Tech propose des solutions optimales aux problèmes les plus complexes.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • vision insuarence

  • Dental Insurance