Design Coordinator - Bristol

  • ITS (Technical) Ltd
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • 30/01/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

We're partnering with an award-winning UK construction and fit-out contractor to recruit a Design Coordinator for their expanding Bristol team.

Reporting to the Design Manager, you'll manage the design process from pre-construction through delivery, coordinating consultants, designers and specialist subcontractors to ensure designs meet contractual, commercial and programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the full design process in line with ERs, programme and procurement schedules
  • Appoint and manage consultants and designers, including scope, fees and performance
  • Review and coordinate design information for compliance, quality and buildability
  • Lead technical meetings and manage RFIs, DARs, samples and drawing control
  • Support tendering, estimating, value engineering and commercial discussions
  • Oversee BREEAM design inputs and contribute to handover documentation
  • Attend client meetings and provide clear design progress updates
  • Ensure compliance with H&S, CDM, ISO 9001 / 14001 and relevant legislation

Experience & Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in construction or design coordination
  • Strong document management and coordination skills
  • Construction or design-related degree (or equivalent)
  • BIM knowledge desirable
  • Professional memberships and site qualifications advantageous

Skills

  • Excellent communication and organisation
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
  • Confident working independently and within multi-disciplinary teams