Trainee Design Manager: RIBA Training & Growth Path

Stepnell; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £28K

Contributory Pension

On-the-job training

Career progression

Job summary

Stepnell is expanding its design team and seeks a Trainee Design Manager who will work alongside experienced professionals on live sites and in the office. You will gain competencies across architectural and design techniques while supporting project teams across multiple regional offices.

The role offers on-the-job training, a starting salary of £28,000, a contributory pension, and clear career progression opportunities for ambitious individuals with design aptitude and drive.

Qualifications

• Design skills and knowledge required.
• Persistence and determination.
• Initiative and problem solving ability.
• Analytical thinking and strong communication.
• Attention to detail and flexibility in changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage information flow from designers to construction team to ensure timely, high-quality drawings.
• Oversee the design process using technical expertise.
• Collaborate with clients to meet expectations and ensure safety considerations.
• Review designs with health and safety in mind.
• Help reduce financial risk by minimizing design errors and maintaining thorough documentation.
• Keep up to date with building legislation and codes of practice.

Skills

Design skills

Persistence

Initiative

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Driving licence

Education

Architectural design degree

Job description

Stepnell is expanding its design team and seeks a Trainee Design Manager who will work alongside experienced professionals on live sites and in the office. You will gain competencies across architectural and design techniques while supporting project teams across multiple regional offices.

The role offers on-the-job training, a starting salary of £28,000, a contributory pension, and clear career progression opportunities for ambitious individuals with design aptitude and drive.