Design Coordinator

Heron Bros Ltd – Design Coordinator in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Heron Bros is an award‑winning construction, property, facilities management, manufacturing, and renewable energy company group operating throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe. With over 250 employees and a turnover in excess of £150M, we combine traditional values with an innovative approach to deliver excellence in project value, quality, and client satisfaction. Our vision is to be the contractor and developer of choice, exceeding client expectations in high‑quality sustainable buildings while maintaining a personal touch.

Employer
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Heron Bros Ltd
Location
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Northern Ireland
Contract
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Permanent
Closing Date
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Friday 2nd January 2026

We are Investors In People Platinum, a top UK rated employer (100+ employee category), and recipient of awards such as the ROSPA Gold Award for health and safety performance and BITC Core Platinum Responsible Business.

• Oversee the project design to ensure compliance with its objectives
• Programme and coordinate the design process at tender, preferred bidder and construction stages
• Proactively coordinate appointed Consultants/Subcontractors throughout design development
• Review and implement the Employer’s requirements in a cost‑effective manner
• Coordinate Design and Commercial Risk whilst maximising all value engineering opportunities
• Ensure designs meet all necessary statutory and regulatory approvals, including Planning Conditions, Building Control and BREEAM
• Co‑ordinate BIM model design and manage clash detection
• Engage with the project team and CDM Coordinator to avoid all health and safety risks
• Adhere to the company Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Policy
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending training
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with colleagues
• Represent and implement an excellent public relations and professional image of HBL to clients, design teams, the general public, and within HBL
• Other duties within reason and capability associated with this role

• Secure, dynamic, and successful business across construction, property, facilities management, manufacturing, and renewable energy
• Competitive salary and remuneration package
• Pension scheme and life assurance scheme
• Health insurance programme and annual bonuses
• Local retail discounts, free gym membership, and flexible working
• Full in‑house training and early finish on a Friday
• Continuous learning and professional training opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture embraced for who you are
• Innovative environment and Heron Team values and ethos
• Happy and successful work environment

• Construction Design or Architectural Engineering or Technical Design related discipline (minimum HND)

• Minimum 3 years experience

• Confident dealing with clients, subcontractors and site teams
• Excellent communicator
• Strong IT skills and working experience on a range of IT packages
• Excellent analytical, decision making and organisational skills
• Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously and manage deadlines
• Current valid UK driving licence

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Construction

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