Graduate Design Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is offering a Graduate Design Manager position on a 2-year development programme. You will support project delivery by managing design coordination and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or similar. This role offers professional growth and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, contributing to significant cultural landmarks while receiving competitive remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters qualification in a related design discipline required.
• Work experience in construction or design coordination preferred.
• Full driving licence desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design coordination ensuring timely information.
• Support management of design changes with stakeholders.
• Participate in value engineering sessions and document control.

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

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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.

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

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.