Design Coordinator – Commercial & Retail Fit-Out

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Design Coordination & Documentation 

• Coordinate and consolidate design information between internal teams, consultants, and contractors. 

• Review shop drawings, material submissions, and specifications to ensure alignment with design intent and corporate standards. 

• Support the integration of interior layouts with architectural, MEP, and specialist systems. 

• Maintain organized documentation, drawing registers, and design approval records. 

 

Project Support & Collaboration 

• Work closely with the Workplace Design team to understand design requirements, brand guidelines, and project objectives. 

• Provide support during design review meetings and prepare followup action items and design meeting minutes. 

• Liaise with vendors, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely submission and clarity of design information. 

• Assist in site coordination with the project team, including attending site walks and recording designrelated issues. 

 

Quality Assurance & Compliance 

• Support mockup inspections, material reviews, and quality checks in factories or on site. 

• Ensure that design standards, guidelines, and best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Assist in identifying design discrepancies and work with relevant parties to resolve issues. 

 

Design Research & Material Sourcing 

• Research new materials, finishes, design trends, and workplace innovations relevant to commercial and retail interiors. 

• Assist in sourcing samples and maintaining an organized materials library. 

 

Technical Skills 

• Prepare, update, and manage drawings using AutoCAD (required). 

• Support visualization and presentation work using Power Point and MS Office tools. 

• Basic Revit/BIM knowledge is advantageous but not mandatory. 

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in interior design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related design discipline. 

• 3–5 years of experience in commercial office or retail fitout projects (corporate environment preferred). 

• Strong understanding of design documentation, detail coordination, and construction processes. 

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (required). 

• Competent in Power Point, MS Word, and MS Excel. 

• Ability to hand sketch design ideas is an advantage. 

• Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fastpaced project environment. 

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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