Jobs in Retford

Our client is a well-established UK manufacturing business operating within the construction sector, employing approximately 160 people across two sites and three offices. They deliver high-quality structural and bespoke precast solutions, including hollowcore flooring, beams, stairs, and lift shafts, to the UK construction market.

With a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and sustainable practices, they are seeking an experienced Design Coordinator to manage the full lifecycle of precast concrete projects, from initial design and technical planning through production coordination and site delivery.

This is a responsible, customer-facing role requiring strong technical competence, commercial awareness, and proactive project ownership. The successful candidate will take accountability for delivering accurate designs and ensuring a high-quality customer experience, supporting projects to be completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest professional standards.

Design Coordinator - Position Remuneration

Salary - £34,000 - £38,000 (DOE)
Office based position
Full time, Monday to Friday (8:30-17:00)
Holiday: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
Benefits: Access to the company-wide benefits packageDesign Coordinator - Position Overview:

Review and approve outsourced design outputs where applicable, ensuring compliance and alignment with client requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, buildability, and risk reduction.
Take full ownership of projects from initial drawing approval through to site delivery.
Act as a key point of contact for clients, maintaining clear, professional, and solution-focused communication.
Ensure products are ordered and coordinated in line with approved drawings and specifications.
Liaise with internal teams and subcontractors to arrange timely deliveries and correct material supply.
Proactively anticipate potential delays or issues and implement corrective actions.
Manage project-related queries efficiently, including damaged units, shortages, site constraints, and delivery challenges.
Contribute ideas to improve internal processes, coordination efficiency, and overall service delivery.
Maintain accurate and traceable project records, including drawings, approvals, schedules, and correspondence.
Demonstrate a customer-focused mindset while ensuring all projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Remain open to training, new technologies, and continuous personal and technical development.Design Coordinator - Position Requirements

Proven experience in construction, precast, structural, or off-site manufacturing environments.
Confident in reading and interpreting architectural and structural drawings.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
High attention to detail and technical accuracy, with proficiency in design and project administration software.
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and professional communication skills.
Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high standards of service.
Demonstrates initiative, sound judgement, and a solution-driven approach in all aspects of project delivery.
Desirable: Experience with precast concrete, beam and block or insulated flooring design, FloorCAD/WINFLOOR or similar software, understanding of construction approval workflows, and the ability to suggest creative solutions to improve layouts, efficiency, and buildability.Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application