Design Coordinator

Design Coordinator

£40,000 – £45,000

Permanent

Mon–Thu 8:00–17:00 | Fri 8:00–16:00

About the Role

Engineering @365 is recruiting a hands-on Design Coordinator for a leading structural and architectural steel fabrication company in Leicester. This is a pivotal role where your technical knowledge and organisational skills will directly impact project delivery and client satisfaction.

You’ll be the central point in the design office, managing workloads for in-house detailers and external contractors, ensuring deadlines are met, and providing technical insight during drawing consultations and client meetings. Your ideas and coordination will help drive projects forward efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

* Coordinate and prioritise workload for in-house detailers and external contractors

* Track and manage design deliverables to ensure deadlines are met

* Support contractors and hold them accountable to timelines

* Attend client and stakeholder meetings, contributing technical feedback and practical ideas

* Maintain design trackers, drawing registers, and document control systems

* Handle design queries, RFIs, and clarifications efficiently

* Support continuous improvement in design office processes

Skills & Experience

* Strong technical understanding of structural and architectural steel

* Previous experience in design coordination, detailing, or similar roles

* Excellent communication skills with internal teams, contractors, and clients

* Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines

* Tekla experience is advantageous

* Knowledge of fabrication and build processes is a plus

Why This Role?

This is your chance to join a busy, high-performing design office where your expertise and organisation will make a real impact. You’ll be trusted to manage projects, support teams, and contribute ideas in a collaborative environment — all while enjoying a standard workweek with an early finish on Fridays