Lead Design Coordinator - St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PG

Lead Design Coordinator - St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PGAbout BarhaleWho are Barhale? Barhale is a business founded on family values having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:WaterTransportBuilt environmentEnergyWe operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including:TunnellingMEICATemporary and permanent designSteel-fabricationSigns (design and fabrication)Health & safety equipment and products including PPECompany Website: Showcase Video: join Barhale?As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to our business strategy, ethos and philosophies.Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemesBroad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clientsStrong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our successSkills Development and TrainingLead Design Coordinator The RoleTo control design budget, and to ensure designs are delivered on time, to the right quality and within budget. Requirements are to challenge the design all the way through the process including any processes that delay timely production of design documentation.Key ResponsibilitiesTo comply with company procedures and work instructions, guide notes and other information that forms part of the quality assurance, health and safety and environmental management systems.To co-ordinate multi-disciplinary design development, including design coordination meetings, buildability review and client reviews. This includes the design interface agreement, sharing of developing design information and formal issue.To establish integrated design programmes by working with the design teams and planners, tracking and monitoring design deliverables using design trackers and design development logs.To assist the Project Manager with tracking design cost to complete against agreed deliverables and instructions.Implement Barhale design process and Design Management Plan to allocated projectsFacilitate interdisciplinary design review meetingsReview and accept design documentation level of completeness prior to client submission, ensuring all design documentation is logged correctlyCollate all necessary design information for Health & Safety fileTo ensure all design meets with the necessary client specifications and any national standards using the support of technical specialists where necesaryCarry out and implement technical governance (including requirements schedule) at the beginning of all projectsHold Challenge workshops at commencement of project and at completion of outline designReview Particular Specifications (PS) to ensure minimum required information is submitted for procurementAny other duties commensurate with the position as may be assigned from time to timeKey Measures and TargetsConformance with the Company’s Health & Safety PolicyAccuracy and quality of own and sub-ordinates engineering workAbility to meet own and sub-ordinates proposal or project timescales - all within budgetAbility to work within a team environmentContribution made to the development of Engineering department procedures and SystemsConformance with the Company’s Quality Assurance SystemKey RelationshipsRegional Managers, Engineering Managers, Operational Managers, and Contracts ManagersSite Agents and Site teamGeneral PublicRegional HSEQ teamQuality and Technical Assurance ManagerCommunication teamAbout youEssentialHNC/D in civil, electrical, mechanical or process engineering or equivalent level qualificationProcess Safety/Hazard ManagementCDM Regulations 2015 (for Designers preferred)Demonstrable experience commensurate to the level of the role, preferably within the water/wastewater industry or other relevant sectorExperience in working within a design and build environment.IT literate with an ability to use a wide range of IT packages including Microsoft OfficeWell-developed interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detailStrong communication skills, both written and oralCommercial acumenAbility to work on multiple tasksAbility to work under pressure and to deadlinesAbility to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamCaring and investing in youOur values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by;Competitive salaryCompany PensionLife AssurancePrivate MedicalProfit share scheme25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days8 hours leave of absence for volunteeringEmployee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeingFlexible benefits via salary sacrificeCompany car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)Leadership & management training and coachingRegular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progressionDevelopment supported by internal and externally delivered trainingFlexible working arrangementsAnnual salary reviewContinuous service awards