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AmcoGiffen

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Glasgow

AI generated summary

  • You should possess strong design skills, project management experience, proficiency in design software, effective communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail.
  • You will coordinate design projects, manage timelines, collaborate with teams, ensure design quality, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to support project goals.

Requirements

  • - A Degree in a rail/civil engineering discipline together with Membership of an Engineering Institution providing Chartered Engineer status (or working towards/close to achieving professional qualification. E.g. ICE).
  • - Experience in a similar Design Coordination role in a rail contracting environment.
  • - Have a clear understanding of design delivery processes
  • - Have experience of the management of design consultants including the preparation of consultant’s briefs.
  • - Have a clear understanding of commercial engagement and contractual management of design consultants
  • - Have a working knowledge of the CDM regulations including the roles and responsibilities of the Designer and of the Principal Contractor

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design progress against schedule and budget.
  • Implement corrective measures for identified distractions or issues.
  • Review, negotiate and recommend for approval/disapproval on design change orders.
  • Formal liaison with, and progress reporting to, Design, Business Development, Estimating, Planning, Operational and Commercial functions at each business location as appropriate.
  • Administer design subcontract including processing monthly invoices for payment.
  • Coordinate and monitor status of design incentive/disincentive programs complying with provisions of design subcontract.
  • Perform constructive reviews IDC /IDR conforming design to prime contract requirements and proposal commitments.
  • Coordinate and control design submittals for owner’s review and approval.
  • Facilitate resolving design issues with owner.
  • The identification of changes in the scope of work and ensuring that change orders are current and adequate. Prepare early warning and change instruction documentation.
  • Identification of risk and opportunity in the design and the design/construct interface.
  • Check the documents in use are current, readily available to those requiring them and stored securely.
  • Assess the standard of all proposed installation work associated within the project, undertaking inspections and preparing full reports, where required and submitting these to the Senior Contracts Manager or including the contents within an appropriate programme of works.
  • Input and coordinate review of constructability, value engineering and contractor preferences throughout project life cycle.
  • Promoting a continuous improvement culture and the use of best practice.
  • Support and coordinate hand back process for project close out.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Design Coordinator role?

The main purpose of the Design Coordinator role is to co-ordinate and manage designers to deliver schemes in the Civils Asset Management portfolio while supporting the Engineering Manager with the management of consultants, development and delivery of robust design remits, and liaison with client project engineers.

What are the key tasks associated with this position?

Key tasks include overseeing design progress against schedule and budget, implementing corrective measures, reviewing and approving design change orders, liaising with various business functions, administering design subcontracts, coordinating design submittals, identifying scope changes, assessing installation work standards, and supporting project close-out.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have a degree in a rail/civil engineering discipline, membership of an engineering institution that provides Chartered Engineer status (or be close to achieving this), and experience in a similar Design Coordination role within a rail contracting environment.

What experience is essential for potential candidates?

Essential experience includes a clear understanding of design delivery processes, the management of design consultants, commercial engagement and contractual management of design consultants, and a working knowledge of CDM regulations and the roles of Designers and Principal Contractors.

Where is this job located?

The Design Coordinator position is located in Cumbernauld.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

Benefits include a competitive annual salary, company car or car allowance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service), volunteer days, a contributory pension scheme, life insurance, health cash plan, employee referral scheme, and support for personal and professional development.

What type of projects will the Design Coordinator be involved with?

The Design Coordinator will be involved in a variety of civil engineering projects and frameworks, including highways, underbridges, overbridges, tunnels, flood alleviation, earthworks, and rail platforms among others.

What is the company culture like at AmcoGiffen?

AmcoGiffen promotes a culture of equal opportunity, personal and professional development, safety, and employee engagement, with various forums that provide a platform for employees to have their voices heard.

What kind of clients do the projects serve?

The projects serve a diverse range of clients including Local Authorities, Network Rail, and various environmental entities.

Does the role offer opportunities for career development?

Yes, the role provides pathways for unraveled career development and progression opportunities within the company, along with consistent learning opportunities.

AmcoGiffen

A leading partner for the design and delivery of complex and innovative engineering and maintenance projects.

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1970
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Who are we?AmcoGiffen is a leading partner in the design and delivery of innovative, engineering solutions. What do we do? Backed by the strength of Renew Holdings PLC, AmcoGiffen is a direct delivery maintenance and renewals service provider. We offer wide ranging construction services - including an in-house design consultancy - to infrastructure asset owners across the UK. We're organised nationally, but deliver engineering services aligned to customer’s local needs, where our regional knowledge and specialist expertise provide a crucial differentiator. Our clients operate across a range of sectors, including rail, energy, environmental and waterways. How do we work? AmcoGiffen has a real advantage over competitors because of the strength in depth provided by a directly employed team. Their diverse skills allow us to collaborate with customers on the most sophisticated and complex projects. We provide ultimate project assurance and protection and are continually evolving, ensuring we ever more closely meet the needs of our customers and end users.