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Express Recruitment are continuing to supply one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers within the Construction and Civil Engineering industries. Due to a healthy project pipeline and company growth, our client is seeking a highly attentive and methodical thinking Graduate Design Coordinator to join their growing design department. The successful candidate will learn how to eventually manage multiple responsibilities including reviewing pre-tender project details, advising Estimators on project requirements, managing designs for high-budget projects, preparing and controlling design programs, and checking external designers’ drawings. In return, you can expect to receive a competitive starting salary of up to c£30,000, including pension, enhanced company sick pay, free site parking, sponsored training, and the opportunity to earn a quarterly performance related bonus. Roles & Responsibilities Assist in review pre-tender project details Assess internal and external deign resource requirements Attend meetings throughout project lifecycle and shadow Project Managers and Managing Design Coordinators Working across multiple high-budget design projects Ensure records are stored correctly Upload drawing information to client portals Attend customer sites to learn how to carry out surveys and design calculations Prepare, monitor, and control design programs Work with external designers to develop general arrangement and final draft drawingsEnsure compliance with company’s policies Skills & Experience Pre-cast concrete design experience desirable Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar subject Able to confidently work on own initiative and within a team Experience and knowledge of AutoCAD, Tekla Structures, and MS Project are highly desirable Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Hold a full, clean UK driving licence About Express RecruitmentExpress Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on