Graduate Design Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic graduates for a two-year programme in construction management. This dynamic role offers hands-on experience across various stages of project development, from pre-construction to technical services. Graduates will gain real responsibilities, work closely with experts, and have the opportunity to pursue chartership. The programme emphasizes personal growth, teamwork, and innovation, providing a solid foundation for a successful career in the construction industry. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and a passion for learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree and a passion for the Construction Industry.
• Ability to learn and grow throughout the two-year programme.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing consultant's design and ordering samples for client review.
• Collating submissions for planning conditions and responding to RFIs.
• Supporting internal teams with preparation for proposals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Stakeholder management

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree

Job description

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Design managers lead on all design matters relating to the project ensuring that all disciplines in the external and internal teams are working together. i.e. ensure the consultants and design sub contractors are identified, a design programme and appointments are in place and progress is managed throughout the design phase. Review the design for quality and compliance with the contract and ensure the design is delivered on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

Design Managers will work in the office during tender and PCSA stages and once projects start, you will then work on site and shadow the Design team, gaining a better understanding of the role. You will be allocated tasks, attend meetings with subcontractors, and internal and external stakeholders allowing you to further your knowledge and expand your network.

Over the course of your graduate programme, you will be given more and more responsibilities, eventually having responsibility for individual sections or packages. Duties include:

• Reviewing consultant's design
• Ordering samples for client review
• Collating submissions for planning conditions
• Responding to RFI's (Request for Information)
• Supporting internal teams i.e. commercial team with preparation for VE proposals and sub contractor appointments

The Graduate Programme

Our two-year programme will consist of rotations covering areas such as pre-construction, winning work, planning, design, technical building services, construction management and commercial management to provide a better understanding of how the business operate together.

• You'll take on real responsibility, working on live projects, learning from our experts and putting your skills to the test on key tasks.
• These rotations will help you to build a wider understanding of the construction industry as well as how your preferred specialism fits into the bigger picture of what we do here.
• There will be an opportunity to have exposure into additional areas like Health & Safety and sustainability – we want the programme to match your interests, so you have a fantastic foundation from which to build your career moving forward.
• Throughout the programme, you'll have support from a supervisor and a taught programme of learning – both of which will help you on your journey towards chartership.
• From the outset, you'll be encouraged to share your ideas and to challenge the norm – if you think there's a better way of doing things, we'll be all ears.
• In year two of your programme, chartership will be available if you wish to pursue this with the support of ISG.

Candidate Profile and entry criteria

You will have a minimum 2:2 degree and a passion for the Construction Industry with scope to learn and grow throughout the duration of the two -year programme, recognising that this time is used to make you an expert in your field to flourish and progress your career further once promoted off the scheme.

Essential skills

• Organisational skills
• Able to use own initiative
• Confidence to manage and interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Good time keeping
• Willingness to get stuck in

Personal attributes

• Willingness to listen and learn
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff at all levels
• Ability to be self-starting and independent as well as self-motivated
• Approachable, positive, flexible, adaptable and friendly team member