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Design Co-ordinator Construction

Job Description

I am currently working with a Residential Developer who are looking for a Design Co-ordinator to join their team in Southampton. 

Key Responsibilities:

Recommend appointment of consultants
Control the design process, from planning application through to project completion
Ensure consultants prepare detailed design in accordance with Vistry’s Specifications and Standards, Employers
Requirement and Contractors Proposals.
Manage and review the design development process ensuring value engineering and buildability are considered.
To ensure timely registration with warranty providers i.e. NHBC, Robust Details and Building Regulation Application.
Manage CDM including the preparation, approval and distribution of the Health and Safety File/Operating and Maintenance Manuals.

Further to this: 

Review design development to allow construction of works to follow safety working practices and be in accordance
with current legislation, Group Policy and Procedures.
Obtain pre-application advice and approvals in principle to both on and off site highway works and to compliance to
planning layouts.
An understanding of the Highways Act, Traffic Orders and the various Sectional Agreements, Water Industry Act and
the Flood Water Management Act is paramount in undertaking this role. A thorough understanding of S38, 104 & 278
processes is essential.
Provide Production teams with complete working drawing packages and Technical support to Site Management and
Sub-Contractors with details, site queries with regard to all Technical issues.
Regular site visits and reports to ensure construction is in accordance with specifications and details.
Provide fully checked and co-ordinated design packages for Budget, Tender and Construction purposes
To implement and comply with Vistry’s SHE policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and best practice within the
business unit and areas.
To support the achievement of the annual financial budget (operating profit) for the business unit.
To implement and ensure compliance with, and support the development of, Vistry’s policies, procedures and
standards.

 

On offer is a starting salary of up to £45k plus benefits. 

Please apply below or send your CV to shaun.silva@navartis.co.uk