Site Design Coordinator - Civil Works (Tees Valley)

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

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We are currently seeking an experienced Design Coordinator to support the delivery of civil works on our Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility project, located in Middlesborough, Tees Valley.

This role supports a circa £50+million civil works package, offering the opportunity to work on a significant infrastructure project.

We welcome applications from both permanent candidates and contractors.

Role Overview

The Design Coordinator will play a central role in managing civil design interfaces, ensuring alignment between engineering disciplines, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate civil design deliverables from subcontractors in collaboration with the Lead Civil Engineer
• Ensure designs meet contractual, programme, budget, HSE, and quality requirements
• Manage design interfaces between consultants and internal engineering teams, including scheduling and progress tracking
• Review and assess design submissions for constructability, risk, and technical compliance
• Represent the civil design function in meetings, maintaining clear communication across stakeholders

This posting reflects the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve in line with business and project requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture
• Proven experience within the construction or infrastructure sector
• Experience working on large-scale civil packages (~£50m or greater) within major projects
• Background with tier 1 or large contractors delivering complex civil works
• Strong experience in design coordination on industrial, infrastructure, or plant projects

Skills & Competencies

• Strong coordination and organisational skills with a structured approach to delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple interfaces and priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage

Why Join Us?

• Join a global leader in Waste-to-X and sustainable infrastructure
• Contribute to a high-value (£50m+) civil works package on a flagship project
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Access to career development opportunities within a growing organisation
• Play a key role in delivering low-carbon, future-focused infrastructure

Salary circa £57,000 - £67,000 per annum negot d.o.e or Contractor day rate circa £350-400 per day d.o.e

At Kanadevia Inova, we offer employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Company weighted bonus as applicable

• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

• Private medical and dental insurance

• Life insurance (4× salary) and disability insurance

• Career development and growth opportunities

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.