Design Coordinator

Heron Bros Ltd.; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning construction company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Design Coordinator to ensure project design compliance and coordinate the design process. The role offers diverse responsibilities including managing design development and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates should have a related discipline qualification and a minimum of 3 years experience. Join a dynamic and innovative environment that values professional development and offers competitive benefits, including training and flexible working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Health insurance programme

Annual bonuses

Local retail discounts

Free Gym membership

Flexible working

Full in-house training

Early finish on a Friday

Continuous learning and professional training opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Happy and successful work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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 the appointed Consultants/Subcontractors throughout design development.
• Review and implement the Employers 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.

Skills

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

Education

Construction Design or Architectural Engineering or Technical Design related discipline (min HND)

Job description

Heron Bros Ltd Building A Better Future

Due to continued success and growth we are delighted to provide new opportunities for Bid Writer and Design Coordinator to join the Heron Bros Team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an Award-Winning business, providing first class training and development, in a people-focused, quality driven Heron Team. As Investors In People Platinum business, we invest in you!

Job Role Design Coordinator

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

Company Description

Heron Bros is an award-winning construction, property, facilities management, manufacturing, renewable energy company group which operates throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe. We have combined our traditional values with an advanced innovative approach to construction which delivers excellence in project value, quality and client satisfaction. We employ over 250 people and have a turnover in excess of £150M.

Our vision is to be the contractor and developer of choice. We aim to grow our business by exceeding client expectations in the delivery of high-quality sustainable buildings while maintaining the personal touch associated with a family business.

Our values of passion, forward-thinking and relationships are central to our business.

Job Description

What you'll be doing:

• 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 the appointed Consultants/Subcontractors throughout design development
• Review and implement the Employers 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
• To always represent and implement an excellent Public Relations and professional image of HBL to our clients, design teams, general public and within HBL
• Any other duties within reason and capability associated with this role.

Additional Information

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What's in it for you?

• Working with a secure, dynamic, successful business with interests in Construction, Property, Facilities Management, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy etc
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Health insurance programme
• Annual bonuses
• Local retail discounts
• Free Gym membership
• Flexible working
• Full in-house training
• Early finish on a Friday
• Competitive remuneration package
• Continuous learning and professional training opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture you will be embraced for who you are
• Innovative environment
• Heron Team values and ethos
• Happy and successful work environment.

Some Of Our Latest Achievements

• Investors in People Platinum
• Investors In People Top UK Rated Employer (100+ Employee Category)
• Investors In People Employer of the Year
• ROSPA gold award for health and safety performance
• BITC Core Platinum Responsible Business
• BITC Responsible Business Ambassador

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience

Skills

• 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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