Management Trainee - Design Management

BPIC Network; Crosshills; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study for level 6 qualification

Work experience on flagship projects

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for a Design Management Trainee. You will manage the design process for construction projects, work closely with architects, and gain exposure across various business functions. This program lasts 2 to 5 years, leading to an Assistant Design Manager role upon graduation. Ideal candidates should have a degree in construction or Quantity Surveying, excellent communication skills, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Graduate in construction or Quantity Surveying.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Driven to organise and take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process for construction projects.
• Work with architects and design consultants.
• Get exposure to various areas of the business.

Skills

Good Communicational Skills

Organisational Skills

Exposure to Construction

Education

Graduate (construction / Quantity Surveying)

Job description

Cross Hills, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/11/2025

As a Design Management Trainee, you will be directly involved in the design and project management of construction projects. Your career is all about managing the design process in relation to producing a set of drawings that a building can be built from. You will do this by working with architects and design consultants to complete the clients brief at best value.

Our programme will give you a great foundation; you will get exposure to many areas of our business through placements in different disciplines such as Quantity Surveying, Site Management and Estimating to develop your understanding of the construction business as a whole and not just your chosen specialism of Design Management.

Our management trainee programme is 2 to 5 years in duration (depending upon your entry point) and will give you the chance to earn while you learn and give you valuable work experience alongside part-time study for a level 6 qualification that is paid for by Willmott Dixon. Upon graduation from the programme you will progress into an Assistant Design Manager role.

Requirements

• Graduate (construction / Quantity Surveying )
  
• Good Communicational Skills
  
• Valid Drivers License
  
• Driven to organise and take responsibility
  
• Exposure to Construction / Quantity surveying
  
• Opportunity to work on real life flagship projects and managing live projects
  
• Exposure across different functions to broaden your knowledge and skills
  
• Support Professional memberships and accreditations i.e - CIOB & RICS