Design Coordinator - Energy

Salary: Competitive Package including Car Allowance and Annual Bonus

Location: Remote, with travel to Veolia sites

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Act as the primary liaison between the project team and the design team . Ensure design input is aligned with project timelines and objectives.

• Assist in developing and managing design schedules, ensuring designs are delivered on time and within budget. Coordinate with relevant teams to track progress and address potential delays.

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders (clients, contractors, project managers, regulatory bodies) to update on design progress and requirements. Address and manage any client design requests or changes.

• Prepare and present regular design status reports to the project manager and other stakeholders.

• Proactively identify design-related issues and collaborate with all disciplines design teams (Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I, Civil & specialist) to develop solutions. Escalate critical design concerns promptly to the project manager or senior design leaders.

• Ensure coordination of the design between all the designers from each discipline; Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I, Civil, specialists and contractors.

• Act as and carry out the duty of Principal Designer in accordance with CDM (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015). 

• Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety throughout the pre-construction and design phase, ensuring that significant and foreseeable risks are identified and managed effectively. 

• Influence how these risks are mitigated and incorporated into the wider management of the project, working in close cooperation with the project delivery team, client and principal contractor,  to ensure the project is delivered in a way that secures health and safety.

What we're looking for:

Essential

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant discipline with at least 10 years of experience in design coordination, project management, or a related role within the Energy/Building Services sector, including proven experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams (Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I, Civil).

• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations including CDM Regulations 2015, Designer Risk Assessments, and Building Regulations, with the ability to act as Principal Designer and manage safety throughout the pre-construction and design phase.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and provide clear design status updates to clients, contractors, and technical teams.

Desirable

• Proficiency in design software such as BIM, with specialist knowledge of HAZID & HAZOP processes, P&IDs, process calculations, and low carbon energy solutions across commercial, industrial, NHS, and district heating projects.

• Membership of professional institutions or bodies with records of continued professional development (CPD), demonstrating commitment to professional standards and industry best practices.

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.