Mandala Group Ltd

Design education buildings at scale with AI, data and manufacturing changing how construction works. This is not a traditional Design Coordinator role! (Education Modern Methods of Construction AI-enabled design) You ll join a high-performing education delivery team within a vertically integrated construction business that designs, manufactures and builds schools using modern methods of construction, advanced digital tools and AI-enabled workflows. With a long-term secured pipeline across Department for Education frameworks and local authorities, the team is expanding fast and design sits right at the heart of that growth. What you ll be working on as a Design Coordinator / Manager Primary and secondary schools, SEND and SEMH facilities, and specialist education buildings Projects delivered at pace, often in live environments, with real social impact Fully coordinated, manufacturing-led design not fragmented consultant silos Your role as a Design Coordinator / Manager You ll coordinate design from early concept through to manufacture and site delivery, ensuring designs are buildable, compliant, data-rich and aligned to programme and cost. You ll work closely with in-house design, manufacturing, commercial and delivery teams, using digital platforms and AI-enabled tools to accelerate decision-making and improve outcomes. What you ll be responsible for Coordinating multi-disciplinary design packages through RIBA stages Managing design risk, compliance and technical assurance Driving design coordination in a manufacturing-led environment Working with digital tools (BIM, data platforms, AI-assisted design workflows) Supporting rapid programmes without compromising quality or compliance Collaborating with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders What makes this different AI and digital tools embedded into real delivery not PowerPoint innovation In-house design and manufacturing control (no design thrown over the fence ) Projects delivered at speed, with clear purpose and community impact A business investing heavily in data, automation and industrialised construction What we re looking for Experience coordinating design on construction projects (contractor or consultant side) Strong technical understanding of building design and compliance Confidence working in fast-paced, collaborative environments Interest in digital design, MMC, automation and new ways of working Clear communicator who enjoys solving problems, not creating them What s on offer Long-term pipeline and genuine job security Exposure to cutting-edge design, AI and manufacturing processes Meaningful education projects with visible social value Competitive salary, benefits and development support A chance to be part of how the future of construction is actually being built Due to the nature of projects delivered by this company, applicants must be British and hold a valid British passport

Education Long-term frameworks High-pace delivery Secure pipeline. Complex programmes. Real responsibility. This Senior Quantity Surveyor role sits within a rapidly expanding education team delivering schools and specialist education facilities across long-term public sector frameworks. The work is secured, the pipeline is strong, and the projects are moving fast. You ll take full commercial ownership of one or more education projects, working closely with delivery, design and manufacturing teams to ensure commercial certainty from early design through to handover. The opportunity as a Senior Quantity Surveyor Long-term Department for Education and local authority programmes Fast-tracked education projects requiring strong commercial leadership A business with industry-leading margins, strong cash position and no debt A chance to influence outcomes, not just report numbers Your role as a Senior Quantity Surveyor You ll lead the commercial management of education projects, balancing pace, risk and value while supporting delivery teams operating at speed. This is a hands-on, senior role ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, autonomy and being close to the work. Key responsibilities Full commercial ownership of education projects Cost planning, forecasting, procurement and change management Managing risk and opportunity registers Supply chain strategy, performance and negotiation Supporting programme delivery at pace without loss of control Working collaboratively with project managers, design and manufacturing teams What we re looking for Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or strong Project QS ready to step up Background in construction or MMC-led delivery environments Strong commercial judgement and numerical capability Confident communicator with clients, supply chain and internal teams Calm under pressure, decisive and solutions-focused Why this role stands out Education work with clear purpose and long-term funding Secure pipeline not bid-to-bid uncertainty Fast-moving projects that reward good decision-making A business investing in systems, data and people Senior visibility and influence from day one What s on offer Competitive salary, benefits, bonus and healthcare Long-term career progression within a growing education team Stability backed by secured frameworks and strong financials A collaborative, delivery-focused culture Due to the nature of projects delivered by this company, applicants must be British and hold a valid British passport