Assistant Design & Pre Construction Coordinator
Assistant Design And Pre Construction Coordinator) – Position Overview
Our Client, a well established Construction Company is looking to recruit an Assistant Design and Pre Construction Coordinator.
The role supports the delivery of residential, refurbishment, and commercial schemes from early design through to site start. Working with the Project Design Coordinator, Pre-Construction Manager, and Document Controller, you will ensure design information is coordinated, managed, and issued in line with programme and pre-contract requirements.
Projects include new-build residential developments and low/medium-rise apartment schemes delivered with housing associations, private developers, or in-house teams, focusing on cost certainty, programme efficiency, and buildability
(Assistant Design And Pre Construction Coordinator) – Position Remuneration
Competitive salary (level dependent on experience)
Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 17:00pm
Discretionary bonus scheme
Enrolment into Group Pension Scheme
Medical Insurance and Death in Service Insurance
Training and career development support
Opportunity to progress within a growing contractor environmentKey Responsibilities
Design Coordination Support
Assist the Project Design Coordinator in coordinating design information provided by design consultants and external specialist consultants across all residential and commercial developments, ensuring alignment with client/developer requirements and commercial objectives
Support the management of design deliverables in line with Pre-Contract Service Agreements and pre-construction programmes
Review drawings for coordination, buildability, and compliance with Building Regulations, Planning and Structural Warranty Requirements
Provide liaison with Local Authority Planning and Building Control Departments and Warranty providers
Assist in ensuring designs align with client/employer specifications, contract requirements, regulatory/BSI requirements and other statutory requirements
Track and manage design changes, ensuring all updates are communicated and recorded
Attend design team meetings, record minutes, and produce and manage action trackersPre-Construction Support
Assist the Pre-construction Manager in preparing tender and pre-construction enquiries and submissions
Review drawings, specifications, and employer's requirements to identify risks and opportunities
Support the management of RFIs and technical queries during tender and pre-construction stages
Contribute to value engineering exercises, focusing on cost efficiency and repeatable construction details
Assist in developing outline construction programmes, phasing strategies, and logistics plans
Support pre-construction activities to ensure a smooth transition to siteDocument Control & Information Management
Work closely with the Document Controller to assist in managing the flow of design and technical information
Assist in checking drawings and documents before they are issued
Support the pre-construction team in preparation and compilation of coordinated design packs for commercial enquiries
Provide support to ensure all information is up to date, correctly versioned, and aligned with other information
Support company document control procedures and protocolsStakeholder Coordination
Liaise with and provide support to internal teams including estimating, pre-construction, commercial, operations, and document control
Communicate with external consultants, architects, engineers, and subcontractors as required in the role
Support the coordination and flow of information with employers, employer's agents, planning consultants, subcontractors and statutory bodies
Assist in maintaining clear and consistent information flow across all project stakeholders(Assistant Design And Pre Construction Coordinator) – Position Requirements
Essential
Relevant qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar
Basic understanding of residential construction methods
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Ability to manage own workload with strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
Good communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience in using Auto-CADDesirable
Experience in a construction or document control environment (placement or graduate role acceptable)
Knowledge of CDEs (Viewpoint, BIM 360, Procore)
Understanding of document control and revisions
Awareness of UK Planning and Building Regulations
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