Trainee Design Coordinator

Equans is looking for a Trainee Design Coordinator to join our team in Hatfield. This is a full time, permanent role with a salary of up £26,000 depending on your skills and experience, plus benefits package.

We are looking for someone keen to start their career within construction here at Equans! You will have either recently completed a Construction related degree or be willing to work towards one.

Your role will be working in our head office in Hatfield alongside our operational team where you will learn firsthand our business. To support you in your learning you will be engaging with our trainee programme where you will be given one day of study per week.

Here at Equans we work on sites across London and the Southeast therefore it is preferable you have a full clean UK driving license, or actively working towards one.

If this sounds like you and something you would be interested in we would love to hear from you! Please note the close date for applications is Thursday 8th May. Your application will be reviewed by the recruitment team after this date and if successful you will be invited to a Selection Hub in Hatfield at the end of May. 

What will you deliver?

The Trainee Design Coordinator supports the design function within the project lifecycle, working alongside design managers, consultants, and internal teams to ensure coordinated and compliant design outputs. The role offers hands-on experience in reviewing drawings, managing design documentation, coordinating technical information flows, and engaging with stakeholders to deliver quality design solutions in line with programme and budget constraints.

• Assist in the review of design drawings, specifications, and documentation
• Support the timely production and coordination of information between consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records of drawings, registers, and correspondence within a ‘Golden Thread’ digital environment
• Contribute to technical meetings and design workshops
• Assist in managing design changes and ensuring timely communication of updates
• Learn to interpret and work from drawings and specifications
• Develop an understanding of Planning and Building Regulations, along with other necessary statutory and regulatory approvals
• Build effective working relationships with design and construction teams
• Liaise with supply chain partners to support design development
• Attend site visits to understand practical application of designs

Who are we looking for?

• Strong interest in construction and design coordination
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• IT literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Working towards or recently completed a qualification in a Construction, eg Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (e.g., HNC/HND/Degree level).
• CSCS card, or willingness to obtain one
• Health and Safety training, or willingness to complete

What can we offer you? 

On offer is a salary of up £26,000 depending on your skills and experience, plus benefits package, which includes; 

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary 
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
• Gym membership discounts  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Holiday purchase scheme 
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year 
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes 
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme 
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.