This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

Bouygues UK is a leading construction and property development company in the United Kingdom. It is part of Bouygues Construction which employs 35,600 people around the world, all driven by the greatest and most exciting responsibility of all – building for life.

Bouygues UK are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Coordinator to add to our London team, initially in preconstruction before being moved onto a large (£30M+) project in the London region. The role will offer a Hybrid pattern.

Job Purpose and Scope:

Reporting to the Design Manager, you will contribute to the projects daily Design Management. You will also contribute to the management of the Design Consultants on a daily basis and liaise between the Design Consultants and the project staff for design matters. When required, you will liaise with the Site Managers / Preconstruction team for the development of design packages and procurement strategies.

Essential criteria:

• Architectural or Design qualifications
• Previous Main Contractor experience
• Good knowledge of field of expertise in Design & Build within high rise Residential environments
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment
• Good understanding of the Design & Build process
• Experience in having an active involvement in the meeting process (organising, preparing, chairing, drafting minutes)
• Ability to draft correspondence
• Negotiation skills

Accountabilities and key tasks:

• Understand client requirements/output specs
• Assist in the review of and if required undertake a review of the Design, procurement and construction information to ensure it complies with Project documentation
• Assist in the review of design outputs and verifies their compliance with Client`s specifications, BYUK`s Contractor Proposals’ submission and all Statutory requirements
• Prepare monthly report on Activity to DM
• Contribute to the Design Management Plan (DMP)
• Ensure design is issued and reviewed by all as per program, i.e. follow the program on a weekly basis to coordinate the priorities with the designers (consultants & CDPs)

Why Bouygues UK:

• As a permanent Bouygues UK employee, you can benefit from:
• 26 days annual leave increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Group Personal Pension scheme (increased employer contribution)
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme)

Location:

• Waterloo, London
• Hybrid working

Hours:

• 40 hour week

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)