Design Coordinator - (Wastewater Treatment Projects)
About Us:
Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK's largest water utilities, Uisce Eireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities and Affinity Water. Glanua is passionate about solving today's environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.We have a talented team of 450+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.
The role:
The Design Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of Glanua's AMP8 Design and Build Framework with United Utilities. You will be acting as the primary interface between the project delivery team, the design consultants and the client. This role ensures the efficient coordination, integration, and constructability of civil designs, from conception through to handover, ensuring compliance with client specifications, tie-in with MEICA disciplines and addressing regulatory requirements.Please note the role is primarily based in the Reading region but may occasionally require travel for working on projects for our other regulated water clients in the UK.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the Design Coordinator are outlined as follows:
Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a "one team" culture.Assist the Design Manager with the preparation of drafting work scopes and man hour estimates for all proposals. Generate design deliverables list and design schedule for the pursuit. Track the development of design deliverables, ensuring quality and on-time completion. Recognize and determine priority of tasks and schedule work for on-site and off-site design teams. Conduct meetings, reviews, prepare documentation and assist the PM in preparation of contractual communication to owner and subcontractors. Participate in discipline task force teams, peer reviews, and evaluation of construction means & methods and applies lessons learned/best practices. Assist in coordination of Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and shop drawings for conformance with contract requirements in support of the construction schedule. Facilitate coordination meetings for each of the above to move them forward. Monitor scope and assist in the preparation of change documents and analyse interdisciplinary impacts. Assist in design and construction reviews and to gain approval of all design-related questions/clarifications and packages Participate and facilitate design review meetings with owner, stakeholders, and operators to advance design packages. Provide field and construction guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and younger Engineers on-site or off-site to ensure design meets as built and existing conditions. Assist with identification of out-of-scope tasks and preparation of change orders to owner and/or contractor. Assist with design and schedule estimates for owner-directed change orders and contractor requested changes Monitors drafting progress for all disciplines on his/her specific projects. Review designs for constructability, buildability, and efficiency, providing practical input to optimise solutions.Identify and promote value engineering opportunities to achieve cost savings and programme efficiencies without compromising quality or performance.Engage with the construction team to ensure designs are practical and minimise risks during construction.Ensure all civil designs comply with relevant UK Water Industry standards, regulations (e.g., CESWI, WIMES), British Standards, Eurocodes, and client-specific requirements.Oversee the management and control of design documentation, drawings, and specifications.Ensure adherence to company design management procedures and quality assurance processes.Experienced in project delivery processesBuild and maintain strong working relationships with clients, design consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies.Effectively communicate design progress, challenges, and solutions to all relevant stakeholders.Identify design-related risks and opportunities, contributing to the project risk register.Implement mitigation strategies to minimise design risks.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Design Coordinator are outlined as follows:Essential:
Proven experience in a design role, specifically within the UK water and wastewater infrastructure sector for a tier 1 contractor (e.g., clean water, wastewater treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations).Appreciation of the regulatory environment in the UK water sectorStrong understanding of civil engineering principles and design processes relevant to water/wastewater assets.Proficiency in reviewing and understanding engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple design packages concurrently.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Desirable:
4 years experience in a D&B environment Experience with relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D) - though not for design creation, but for review/understanding.Knowledge of BIM methodologies and collaborative design platforms particularly Bentley projectwise.Experience with NEC contracts, particularly Options A & C.
Personal Attributes:
Proactive and self-motivated with a strong problem-solving, can do attitude.Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.Resilient and adaptable to changing project demands and priorities.Commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.
What we offer you:
The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organization. Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Competitive base salary with annual salary reviews.A company laptop and phone.Access to EAP - 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free for employees and their families.
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