Design & Project Coordinator - Electrical Utilities

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.