Design & Project Coordinator - Electrical Utilities
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Location:
Blackburn
Salary:
£40,000–£50,000 DOE
Working Pattern:
Office-based 4 days per week, 1 day working from home
Employment Type:
Permanent
We are working with a rapidly growing Independent Connection Provider delivering electrical connections and utility infrastructure projects across the UK.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Design & Project Coordinator to support their design and project delivery teams from their Blackburn office.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody with experience in electrical utilities, infrastructure, construction or engineering who enjoys coordinating projects, managing technical information and keeping multiple workstreams moving.
Experience within DNO, IDNO, ICP, LV/HV networks, substations or utility connections would be particularly advantageous.
The Role
As Design & Project Coordinator, you will work closely with Project Managers, Design Engineers, Planners, clients, contractors and utility stakeholders to help ensure projects progress efficiently from design through to construction, commissioning and handover.
Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating design and project documentation across multiple utility projects
Preparing, issuing and distributing drawings, specifications, technical reports and project correspondence
Maintaining drawing registers, document control logs and revision records
Monitoring design approvals and following up outstanding information
Supporting Project Managers and Design Engineers with project schedules, milestone trackers and action logs
Monitoring key project dates, approvals, commissioning activities and handover requirements
Coordinating technical information between internal teams, clients, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders
Liaising with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs)
Supporting design submissions for LV/HV networks, substations, underground cables, overhead lines and associated utility infrastructure
Maintaining records of RFIs, technical queries, design changes and client comments
Assisting with as-built documentation and project handover packs
Supporting cost tracking, budget updates and project reporting where required
Maintaining project files, permits, approvals, meeting minutes and progress reports
Updating project management and document management systems
Supporting compliance with quality, regulatory and health & safety requirements
Assisting with resource planning and coordination across multiple projects
About You
We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:
Previous experience in a
Project Coordinator, Design Coordinator, Project Support or Design Administration role
Experience within electrical utilities, power, construction, engineering, infrastructure or energy
Knowledge of electrical utility projects involving LV/HV networks, substations, underground cables or utility connections
Experience managing technical documents, drawings and project records
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Excellent attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confidence dealing with project managers, engineers, clients, contractors and external stakeholders
Experience using document management or project management systems
The ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary project team
Experience with DNO procedures, G81 standards, utility design submissions and technical approval processes would be particularly beneficial.
Experience with AutoCAD, project completion documentation and projects through construction, commissioning and handover would also be advantageous.
Package
£40,000–£50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
1 day per week working from home
Permanent position within a rapidly growing electrical infrastructure business
Exposure to a varied portfolio of utility and power projects
Opportunity to work closely with experienced design and project delivery professionals
Excellent long-term development opportunities within a growing organisation
If you have experience coordinating projects within electrical utilities, power, infrastructure or engineering and are looking for a role offering genuine responsibility and progression, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion
Location:
Blackburn
Salary:
£40,000–£50,000 DOE
Working Pattern:
Office-based 4 days per week, 1 day working from home
Employment Type:
Permanent
We are working with a rapidly growing Independent Connection Provider delivering electrical connections and utility infrastructure projects across the UK.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Design & Project Coordinator to support their design and project delivery teams from their Blackburn office.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody with experience in electrical utilities, infrastructure, construction or engineering who enjoys coordinating projects, managing technical information and keeping multiple workstreams moving.
Experience within DNO, IDNO, ICP, LV/HV networks, substations or utility connections would be particularly advantageous.
The Role
As Design & Project Coordinator, you will work closely with Project Managers, Design Engineers, Planners, clients, contractors and utility stakeholders to help ensure projects progress efficiently from design through to construction, commissioning and handover.
Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating design and project documentation across multiple utility projects
Preparing, issuing and distributing drawings, specifications, technical reports and project correspondence
Maintaining drawing registers, document control logs and revision records
Monitoring design approvals and following up outstanding information
Supporting Project Managers and Design Engineers with project schedules, milestone trackers and action logs
Monitoring key project dates, approvals, commissioning activities and handover requirements
Coordinating technical information between internal teams, clients, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders
Liaising with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs)
Supporting design submissions for LV/HV networks, substations, underground cables, overhead lines and associated utility infrastructure
Maintaining records of RFIs, technical queries, design changes and client comments
Assisting with as-built documentation and project handover packs
Supporting cost tracking, budget updates and project reporting where required
Maintaining project files, permits, approvals, meeting minutes and progress reports
Updating project management and document management systems
Supporting compliance with quality, regulatory and health & safety requirements
Assisting with resource planning and coordination across multiple projects
About You
We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:
Previous experience in a
Project Coordinator, Design Coordinator, Project Support or Design Administration role
Experience within electrical utilities, power, construction, engineering, infrastructure or energy
Knowledge of electrical utility projects involving LV/HV networks, substations, underground cables or utility connections
Experience managing technical documents, drawings and project records
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Excellent attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confidence dealing with project managers, engineers, clients, contractors and external stakeholders
Experience using document management or project management systems
The ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary project team
Experience with DNO procedures, G81 standards, utility design submissions and technical approval processes would be particularly beneficial.
Experience with AutoCAD, project completion documentation and projects through construction, commissioning and handover would also be advantageous.
Package
£40,000–£50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
1 day per week working from home
Permanent position within a rapidly growing electrical infrastructure business
Exposure to a varied portfolio of utility and power projects
Opportunity to work closely with experienced design and project delivery professionals
Excellent long-term development opportunities within a growing organisation
If you have experience coordinating projects within electrical utilities, power, infrastructure or engineering and are looking for a role offering genuine responsibility and progression, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion