Graduate Design Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking Graduates for a two-year structured programme in Design Management. In the Graduate Design Manager role, you will assist in design coordination, support design changes, and ensure regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and a passion for problem-solving within heritage and cultural projects. Benefits include competitive salary and flexible perks. Applications close on January 13th, 2024.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Work experience in construction or design coordination is desirable.
• A full driving licence is desirable.
• Interest in heritage and cultural projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design coordination from tender through to delivery.
• Support management of design changes with consultants and subcontractors.
• Help maintain compliance with regulations and company procedures.
• Contribute to document control and workflows.
• Participate in value engineering sessions for innovation.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Education

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

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 Manager 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.

Please note applications close on Tuesday 13 January, applicants will need to be willing to travel or flexible on location dependant on project locations.