Graduate Design Coordinator

Sir Robert McAlpine; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK seeks a Graduate Design Coordinator to join their structured 2-year development programme. The role involves assisting in design coordination and ensuring compliance with regulations while gaining valuable experience in managing high-profile projects. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and possess a passion for problem-solving and creative thinking. This is an opportunity to build a career in an inclusive environment focused on delivering heritage projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• A degree or Masters qualification in a relevant design discipline.
• Work experience in construction or design coordination is desirable.
• A full driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design coordination from tender through to delivery.
• Support management of design changes and compliance with regulations.
• Contribute to document control and workflows.

Skills

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Education

Degree or Masters in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or Construction Management

Tools

Viewpoint for Projects

Job description

(Full-time Graduate Opportunity with Sir Robert McAlpine)

As a Graduate joining SRM, you'll start your exciting career on our 2-year structured programme. It will equip you with the skills to manage design coordination effectively, shape your leadership style, and build confidence in delivering complex projects. Specialist technical modules relevant to design management will complement core development elements, providing the perfect launch pad for your career.

Why join us?

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine: Cornwall's Eden Project, the National Stadium in Wales, Birmingham's Bullring, London's Emirates Stadium.

By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 150-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where you can achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Graduate Design Coordinator Role

As part of the project team, reporting to a Senior Design Manager, you will:

• Assist in design coordination from tender through to delivery, ensuring information is accurate and timely.
• Support the management of design changes, liaising with consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Help maintain compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and company procedures.
• Contribute to document control and workflows using platforms such as Viewpoint for Projects.
• Participate in value engineering sessions, identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure design intent aligns with project objectives.

As part of joining us as a Graduate, you will:

• Be on a 2-year structured Graduate development programme, gaining technical knowledge and leadership skills.
• Receive support in working towards professional accreditation (e.g., CIOB, RICS, or equivalent).
• Build experience on complex and high-profile projects, including heritage refurbishments and cultural landmarks.
• Learn from some of the industry's most skilled professionals.
• Tackle challenging projects that stretch and strengthen your skills.
• Receive a competitive salary and flexible benefits.

Your Profile

• A degree or Masters qualification in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or a related design discipline.
• Work experience, ideally within construction or design coordination (desirable).
• A passion for problem‑solving and creative thinking.
• An interest in heritage and cultural projects, and a desire to continue learning and developing yourself.
• A full driving licence (desirable).

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance‑related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under‑represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family‑run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.