Degree Apprenticeship: Design Manager Trainee

Stepnell; Rugby; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional contractor is offering a 5-year Trainee Design Management apprenticeship for students interested in architecture. You will gain real-world experience while managing the design process alongside professionals, ensuring projects are successfully delivered. The role includes learning essential skills in design coordination, health and safety considerations, and project documentation. A competitive salary of £19,000 is provided along with excellent development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary increasing year on year

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Access to professional training including CSCS card

Qualifications

• Strong design knowledge or interest in architecture.
• Persistence, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and openness to change.
• Competent in using computers and standard design software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of information from designers to the construction team.
• Oversee the design process using technical expertise.
• Work with clients to ensure expectations are met.
• Review designs with health and safety in mind.
• Identify potential errors and reduce financial risk during construction.
• Maintain thorough documentation of the design process.
• Keep up-to-date with changing building legislation and design codes.

Skills

Strong design knowledge or interest in Architecture

Persistence

Initiative

Problem-solving ability

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility

Openness to change

Competent in using computers and standard design software

Education

Studying Architecture or a relevant field

Job description

A leading regional contractor is offering a 5-year Trainee Design Management apprenticeship for students interested in architecture. You will gain real-world experience while managing the design process alongside professionals, ensuring projects are successfully delivered. The role includes learning essential skills in design coordination, health and safety considerations, and project documentation. A competitive salary of £19,000 is provided along with excellent development opportunities and benefits.