Assistant Design Manager / Design Coordinator in Wakefield

A great opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Design Manager / Design Coordinator to join a well-established and highly regarded main contractor based from its Wakefield office. The business has a strong pipeline of work across Yorkshire and the wider region, delivering a varied portfolio of commercial, industrial, education and public-sector projects. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in Design Management, working alongside experienced construction and design professionals on projects from pre-construction through to delivery. The Role You’ll play a key part in coordinating the design process, ensuring information is delivered accurately, on time and in a format that works for the construction team. Your responsibilities will include: * Coordinating design information across live and pre-construction projects * Managing architects, consultants and specialist subcontractor design * Identifying design gaps, risks and buildability issues * Chairing and attending Design Team Meetings * Managing design programmes and information release schedules * Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information * Supporting value engineering and practical buildability solutions * Coordinating consultant appointments, scopes and responsibility matrices * Working closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, Commercial teams and clients * Ensuring the design supports safe, efficient and profitable project delivery Who Are We Looking For? This role would be particularly suitable for someone already working as a Design Coordinator or Assistant Design Manager who is looking to take the next step in their career. Alternatively, it could be an excellent opportunity for an Architectural Assistant – Part 2, or someone from an architectural background, who is considering a change in career path and would like to move into contractor-side Design Management. You should have: * Experience within construction or architectural design * A good understanding of the design and construction process * Strong coordination and communication skills * The confidence to work with consultants, subcontractors and project teams * A practical, solutions-focused approach to design You don’t need to be the finished article. What’s more important is a strong technical grounding, good communication skills and the ambition to develop into a fully-fledged Design Manager. What’s On Offer? * Salary of £35,000 – £40,000 * Car allowance * Comprehensive company benefits package * Varied and technically interesting projects * Excellent career progression * The opportunity to develop within an established regional contractor with a strong forward workload If you’re currently working as a Design Coordinator or within an architectural role and want to explore a move into Design Management, this is an opportunity well worth looking at. Apply now or contact Recruit Build in confidence for further information