Design Co-ordinator

Overview

Glanua is looking for a Design Co-ordinator to be based at its head office in Loughrea, County Galway. The position offers a competitive salary and sits within a progressive organisation that values practical, solutions-led design and a collaborative working style.

In this role, you will help drive the successful delivery of construction and design projects by organising design information, controlling documentation, tracking progress, and making sure drawings and technical files are reviewed, updated, organised, and distributed to the project team and the client in line with project requirements and governance rules. You will also support the wider design function as part of a one-team culture.

Glanua also states that it supports employee development, with training and promotion available for people who show interest and capability in growing their career within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in close partnership with clients, client representatives, and external agencies to keep design delivery moving smoothly.
• Help create a positive client experience by encouraging cooperation and a team-first approach.
• Run internal, client, and third-party design meetings, making sure actions are documented and completed promptly.
• Coordinate with the design manager and site team to prepare and arrange design submissions.
• Set up weekly coordination meetings with the site team to monitor design outputs against deliverables and programme milestones.
• Manage mark-ups, design issues, and reviews, and escalate concerns when needed.
• Check and compile drawings and documents for internal governance checks and client approval through gateway processes.
• Work with the BIM coordination team and design manager so files are named and stored in line with the company’s quality control system.
• Support the creation and ongoing updating of 3D models as construction progresses, including regular model reviews and coordination across stakeholders and disciplines.
• Coordinate the preparation of as-built drawings.
• Liaise with the design certifier, assigned certifier, and subcontractors to ensure the BCAR process is followed for buildings.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and sustainability standards, policies, and procedures are reflected in proposed designs.
• Carry out site visits when required to support project delivery.
• Contribute to improving design delivery by sharing lessons learned and practical ideas for future projects.
• Stay current with standards and technology through continuous professional development.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• Prior experience in design coordination or a similar design-focused position.
• Understanding of construction works.
• Strong organisational ability.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to manage several streams of design information at once.
• Competence with MS Office.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience with ACC/BIM360 would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join an ambitious and expanding organisation.
• Monday to Friday schedule with an early finish on Fridays.
• 22 days of annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential 24/7/365 counselling support for employees and their families at no cost.

Additional Information

Glanua Limited is an equal opportunities employer.