Design Coordinator

Salary:
Competitive Day Rate – Flexible hybrid working

Location:

Central London – EC4 (hybrid)

Contract:

Freelance / Contract;
Duration: 6 month assignment

We are working with a leading UK interiors and fit‑out contractor to appoint an experienced Design Coordinator to support the management and delivery of design information across live Design & Build projects. This role would suit someone from an Architectural or Interior Design background who has moved into (or is looking to strengthen their experience in) design coordination within a main contractor or specialist fit‑out subcontractor environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring design information is coordinated, compliant, and issued in line with programme and construction stages.

• Support design review workshops with consultants and subcontractor design teams, ensuring clarity of technical submissions and design intent
• Lead design team meetings, coordinating inputs from consultants and subcontractor designers
• Assist with the production and management of design programmes, ensuring alignment with construction activities and statutory requirements
• Manage and control contract specifications, drawings, and design documentation
• Provide technical and design support to Design Managers and Project Management teams
• Support the technical review of proposed works, including the ability to read, interpret, and challenge drawings and technical specifications
• Submit and manage design information via Procore (Submittals) to the client team
• Ensure design deliverables comply with relevant legislation, standards, and project requirements

• Degree qualified in Architecture, Design Management, Interior Design, or a related discipline
• Experience in a Design Coordinator or architectural/design-based role
• Proven experience working on Design & Build construction projects
• Strong technical understanding and ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Proficient in Revit (essential) together with good understanding of BIM and COBie procedures
• Experience using design and coordination software
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative, customer‑focused approach

• Competitive day rate
• 6 month contract, with potential for further work thereafter
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-quality, fast‑paced interiors and fit‑out projects
• Exposure to a well‑established and respected delivery team within the construction and interiors sector