Technical Design Coordinator (Mechanical / Civil Engineering CAD)

The OpportunityWe're recruiting on behalf of a growing, design-led construction products business looking to strengthen its in-house design capability with the appointment of a Technical Design Coordinator. This role would suit someone with a Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or technically focused Design Engineering background, who enjoys taking ownership of projects, solving technical challenges and working directly with customers and stakeholders. Whilst CAD remains an important part of the role, this is not a drawing production position. Much of the detailed and repetitive CAD work is completed by external design resources, allowing you to focus on project coordination, technical problem solving, customer engagement and continuous improvement of design processes. You'll play a key role in helping customers develop practical, deliverable solutions, guiding projects from order through to completion while acting as the link between customers, suppliers, contractors and internal teams. Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate projects from order through to completionReview and manage GA drawings, layouts and technical documentationWork closely with customers to understand requirements and clarify technical informationIdentify missing information, potential issues and design risks before they affect project deliveryTake ownership of project progress, ensuring actions are followed up and projects continue moving forwardCoordinate and review work produced by external design resourcesManage design revisions, approvals and customer sign-offSupport customers, suppliers and installation teams with technical queriesWork closely with Operations to ensure solutions are practical, manufacturable and commercially viableDrive improvements in design processes, standardisation and automationMaintain accurate project records, drawing registers and status updatesWhat We're Looking ForEssentialDegree, HND or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Product Design, Design Engineering or a related technical disciplineMinimum 3 years' experience in Design Engineering, Technical Design, Design Coordination or Project DeliveryStrong CAD capability, ideally SolidWorks and/or AutoCADExperience working within manufacturing, engineering, construction products or related technical industriesStrong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM), engineering principles or construction product deliveryExcellent communication skills and confidence working directly with customers and stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneouslyProactive mindset with strong ownership and problem-solving skillsComfortable asking questions, challenging assumptions and identifying missing information before problems occurDesirableExperience with architectural metalwork, balustrades, façades, steelwork, fabrication or construction productsExperience coordinating outsourced design resourcesExposure to process improvement, automation or standardisation initiativesExperience working with architects, contractors, developers or manufacturing teamsKnowledge of BIM, Revit or other engineering design toolsWhy Apply?Join a growing business investing heavily in its design functionWork on technically challenging, bespoke projectsPlay a key role in shaping and improving design systems and processesModern Clerkenwell studio environmentHigh level of project ownership and autonomyOpportunity to influence continuous improvement and automation initiativesCollaborative team culture with clear opportunities for developmentAdditional InformationThis is a technical engineering and project coordination role, best suited to candidates from Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Design or Construction Product backgrounds. Success in the role is driven as much by communication, project ownership and problem-solving ability as it is by CAD capability.