Design Coordinator in Manchester

Role: Design CoordinatorLocation: Home based and Manchester - HybridRate: £300pd PAYEDuration: Until Jan 2025* Supporting & administering the framework Design Management function as a service to the 'cradle to grave' Project Managers, including helping to define design scope, parameters and constraints with client stakeholders.* Advising on and implementing design strategies for programmes and projects, including advising on the appointment of designers which will include in-house resources, external consultants, specialists and design and build contractors across a multitude of design disciplines.* Administering the design management processes, procedures & governance* Design package management of design commissions to ensure delivery to programme, budget and quality; providing the primary interface with the work package delivery teams.* Supporting a culture of safe, buildable, easily commissioned and operable design solutions through administration of suitable design review processes including HAZOP, ALM, and Eliminating Harm.* Monitor compliance with technical standards; raising and pursuing challenge where opportunities for efficiency are identified.* Monitoring & facilitating adherence of design to MSP design approvals process/workflow, providing input and support into the MSP and United Utilities governance process as required* Guiding designers to an appropriate commercial focus with a high level of challenge on project scope and optimal design whilst identifying and mitigating waste and ensuring value for money solutions on a Lowest Whole Life Cost, technically compliant bases* Engaging with relevant stakeholders within MSP or United Utilities for support to key solutions and their potential impacts* Contributing to consistent and reliable reporting of project/works performance into the MSP systems to create a single version of the truth* Reviewing and contributing to the management of change where it affects design.* Supporting the MSP team in mitigating key project and programme risks; identifying blockers/issues and contributing to developing solutions to resolve them.* Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure efficient use of design resources, identifying & implementing design efficiencies and ensuring customer satisfaction.* Supporting continuous improvement using metrics, external best practice, innovation and technology.* Supporting development of systems for efficiency for example review and improvement of design runways and appropriate process and governance.* Supporting initiatives for clients ambition to move from reactive to proactive maintenance.Responsible for:* Supporting Framework compliance to the CDM Principal Designer role.* Supporting project delivery teams in defining extent of design scope, constraints, parameters and agreeing design deliverables as part of project delivery strategy.* Provide point of challenge on validating commercial strategy and maximise efficiency for design* Provide design related support, challenge, innovation & solutions to framework wide management issues* Supporting project adherence to Technical Governance, Design Management (or MSP equivalent governance) gate compliance* Challenging designers on adherence to standards and procedures (or departures from, where relevant)* Arranging Design Reviews & Technical Assurance Reviews* Support accurate capture & reporting of Design data and KPIs for monitoring, review and challenge, leading to proactive management of design.* Contribution to management of project risk and opportunity wrt design alongside the project delivery teams* Implementation and support continuous development of framework design processes, including Design Management Handbook and assisting the implementation of framework BIM strategy* Providing guidance to project designers on day to day project related issues as well as personal development* 100% SHEQ compliance for design* Facilitate designers working in close collaboration with colleague's, teams and clients forming supportive and positive, open relationships.* Supporting net-zero/Carbon agendas.Capability:Understanding of the importance of the customer and how to minimise and enhance the impact our solutions and designs have, ensuring their needs are accounted for in the delivery of every scheme and future operation.Technical understanding of Water and Waste water Processes and Asset types.Commercial and Contractual appreciation to support the required commercial outcomesGood problem-solving skills, able to provide efficient, effective solutionsProactive and able to prioritise and reprioritise tasksGood understanding of a project lifecycle including commissioning, & operation/maintenance.Experience and knowledge of CDM (2015) RegulationsHNC / HND or degree in relevant engineering discipline, Progressing towards a Chartered professional review with relevant chartered bodyDriving Licence3 Years+ Design Coordination experience preferably in the Water Industry in a Mechanical,Electrical ICA or Civils discipline either in a maintenance, design or capital delivery role or preferably a mix of two or three --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. 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