Design Coordinator Ascent Homes

Who we are:  

Advance Northumberland is a diverse property investment & development business, delivering opportunities to improve prosperity, tackle inequalities and drive economic growth in support of Northumberland County Council. Whether its support for new and developing businesses, the remediation of challenging brownfield sites, building of large-scale manufacturing units, delivering new purpose-built offices, delivery of major town centre redevelopments, including complex retail developments, leisure facilities or the delivery of high-quality market sale and affordable housing it can all be found in this unique regeneration company.   We work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners, delivering positive physical and economic development.  Focusing on the needs and aspirations of the county, addressing economic, housing and infrastructure challenges whilst capitalising on Northumberland’s significant assets and opportunities. We deliver a comprehensive regeneration capability to improve the County’s economic prosperity, regenerate communities, improve liveability and create a more connected and aspirational County.   In doing so, we will support a broader county-wide assets-based approach to promote economic growth and an improved quality of life for its communities. Building on the opportunities emerging from North of the Tyne and Borderlands initiatives to enhance its regeneration impact, taking its lead from Northumberland County Council, and working in collaboration with key partners.

Advance Northumberland Developments – under the brand Ascent Homes  - is our new homes development team. Reporting to Craig Dickinson our Design Manager, the successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team involved in the full design process for our construction sites in Northumberland.

Our Values
Our values are at the centre of our activities, linking to our vision to make Northumberland a wonderful place for people to live work and do business.
• Dedication – passionate and tenacious about delivering for Northumberland.
• Honesty – working to the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
• Collaboration – deliver in partnership with Northumberland County Council and organisations across the public and private sectors.

The Role - Design Coordinator
Salary: £31,064 - £45,000 depending on experience
Reporting to the Design Manager, you will assist the design team in design coordination from project inception through to completion. Ensuring all design information is received, understood and managed by the team.

Role Purpose:

• To assist the design team in design coordination, from project inception through to completion.
• To ensure all design information is received, understood, coordinated and managed.
• Assist the design team in implementing design management procedures for projects

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support on managing the design process during the pre-construction stages, support in development of pre-construction programme, monitor progress and issue reports accordingly, support in discharge of planning conditions, manage Risk Register & Mitigation strategy

• Appoint and manage the external Design team where required

• Coordinate liaising with Local Planning Authority departments and others as required.

• Provide regular updates regarding scheme progress and attend regular project meetings, report and monitor design/technical elements of the full project duration.

• Maintain good relationships with other Local Authorities / Consultants / Statutory Authorities /  RP’s / Government Agencies.

• Liaise with Client and Key Stakeholders/Consultants, represent the Technical / Design Department at internal & external meetings

• Work with internal Design Team to support preparation of construction drawings /schedules /details/specifications etc.

• Review designs for compliance with NHBC and other statutory regulations. Review compliance of design against Employer’s Requirements/ Specs/Contractors Proposals/Budget

• Develop development solutions with the commercial team where required including VE

• Coordinate and monitor technical and legislative requirements such as planning, building regulations and warranty conditions, utility procurement and NHBC requirements such as planning, building regulations and warranty conditions

• Ensure all design work is CDM compliant

• Provide a complete and comprehensive package of technical documents and ensure all approvals are obtained.

• Work with external consultants, suppliers, manufacturers and internal teams to ensure that engineering and technical drawings and specifications are accurate and commercially viable throughout the construction process.

• Procure surveys and investigations and ensure that the contents of the work are coordinated with the consultant’s information and that the business understands the impacts and responsibilities they have on the work.

Personal Specification- Essential Criteria, you must have:

• Previous experience of design co-ordination requirements
• HNC / HND / Degree in relevant subject
• Full UK Driving licence
• Experience of using Viewpoint

It would be good but not essential if you also have: Experience of COINS software.

How to apply:
Please send your CV and a letter of application saying why you want to work for us and what you’d bring to the role to: workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk
For an informal discussion, please contact: Andrew Coyle, Head of Design on 07858 681822

If you wish to withdraw your consent for us to process your application, please email us at: workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk