Design Coordinator

Job description

CDM Recruitment are delighted to be working with a multi-award-winning national provider of heating, insulation and renewable energy solutions, who are looking to appoint an experienced Design Coordinator to their expanding technical team.

With a strong pipeline of retrofit and low-carbon projects across social housing, private rental and commercial sectors, this is a key role that ensures all design activity runs efficiently across multiple live schemes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the main point of contact between the business, external design consultants and specialist subcontractors
• Managing the issue, review, approval and distribution of drawings, specifications and calculations
• Chairing and minuting design team meetings and keeping accurate project trackers up to date
• Ensuring full compliance with PAS 2035, MCS, Building Regulations and maintaining the golden thread of information via Viewpoint for Projects
• Supporting pre-construction and tender work by identifying and highlighting technical risks
• Providing clear, buildable design information to support site delivery teams

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Design Coordinator or Design Manager within construction, building services or the renewables sector
• Strong understanding of M&E systems and energy-efficiency or retrofit technologies
• Confidence reviewing and challenging technical submissions
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage several projects at once
• A relevant qualification such as HNC, HND or a Degree in Building Services, Construction Management or similar

Experience working within PAS 2035 and MCS-compliant projects, along with awareness of the Building Safety Act, would be a real advantage.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

23-12-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English