Design Co - ordinator / Manager - Various Locations

Europe Engineering - Other

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in coordinating multidisciplinary design solutions within highly regulated sectors including defence, nuclear, science and government infrastructure.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Reporting to the Technical Director for Design Management, you will lead the coordination of internal and external design teams across a portfolio of complex engineering projects. Working closely with the Design Manager and project controls team, you will ensure that design delivery aligns with programme, commercial objectives and governance requirements.

You will play a key role across both bid and live project stages—supporting tender submissions, developing execution plans, and overseeing the delivery of compliant, high-quality design outputs. The role requires strong engagement with multidisciplinary teams to manage risk, drive collaboration, and ensure design solutions are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Your Impact in this Position

You will be central to ensuring that design risks are identified early, managed proactively, and aligned with commercial outcomes. By coordinating design inputs, facilitating technical workshops, and maintaining robust governance and reporting standards, you will directly influence project success.

Your ability to challenge, review and refine design information will ensure accuracy and viability, while your oversight of change control, forecasting and reporting will support strong commercial performance across projects.

Core Capabilities

Design Coordination & Delivery

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, compliant design solutions
• Ensure alignment with programme milestones and project execution plans

Commercial & Risk Management

• Manage design-related commercial risk and support cost control mechanisms
• Contribute to forecasting, invoicing and change management processes

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with clients, consultants and internal teams
• Support and lead design meetings, workshops and reviews

Governance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with lifecycle governance and regulatory standards
• Maintain high-quality design outputs and approval processes

Systems & Process Management

• Implement design management procedures and document control systems
• Monitor performance against programme and reporting requirements

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Experience in a design coordination or similar role within engineering or construction is preferred. You will bring strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, along with an understanding of health and safety in design. Eligibility for UK security clearance (SC level) is required.

Working Environment

A hybrid working model is supported, with a blend of office, site and remote working depending on project requirements. Flexible working arrangements are available in line with business needs.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role