GRAHAM Academy - Trainee Design Coordinator 2026

Help maintain project documentation, ensuring all design information is accurate and up-to-date.

Support the design team in preparing detailed drawings, specifications, and schedules.

Conduct site visits to understand construction processes and gather relevant data.

the implementation of design solutions on site.

in resolving design-related issues and queries from the site

in preparing reports, presentations, and other project-related documents.

play a key role in bringing construction projects from concept to reality. Working alongside designers, engineers, and project managers,

Assist in the development and coordination of design proposals.

Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure design solutions are practical and meet project requirements.

help coordinate drawings, plans, and technical information to make sure everything fits together on site. You

As a Trainee Design Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in bringing construction projects from concept to reality. Working alongside designers, engineers, and project managers, you’ll help coordinate drawings, plans, and technical information to make sure everything fits together on site. You don’t need specialist experience to start, just an interest in how things are built, a good eye for detail, and the drive to learn.

Assist in monitoring the implementation of design solutions on site.

will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Provide technical support to the design team during the construction phase.

project documentation, ensuring all design information is

Assist in resolving design-related issues and queries from the site team.

• Help maintain project documentation, ensuring all design information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Assist in monitoring the implementation of design solutions on site.
• Provide technical support to the design team during the construction phase.
• Support the design team in preparing detailed drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Conduct site visits to understand construction processes and gather relevant data.
• Assist in resolving design-related issues and queries from the site team.
• Assist in the development and coordination of design proposals.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other project-related documents.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure design solutions are practical and meet project requirements.

entry points from GCSE, A Level or BTEC awards

Successful candidates are expected to join the company from June 2026 onwards. This applies to those seeking graduate roles, industrial placements, or apprenticeship opportunities.

, we are currently seeking to recruit individuals hoping to transition onto a Higher-Level or Degree Level Apprenticeship, which are offered from Level 4 to Level 7.

urrently studying, or intending to study, a higher or degree-level qualification in a construction-related field

sist in resolving design-related issues and queries from the site

Commercial Awareness: relevant to the position applied for and understanding of why commercial awareness and business acumen are related and how these combine to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.

Leadership skills: Communicates well and shows commitment to work as part of a fully integrated team.

Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports under supervision. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.

Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand why customer needs are important and wants to forge ongoing sustainable links with customers to act in theirs and the businesses long term interest.

Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Demonstrate ability to eventually work unsupervised.

Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

Negotiation: Willingness to learn and the ability to understand negotiation skills and why these are important for all supply chain members all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected.

need specialist experience to start

Some knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit

come from university or

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

TECHNICIAL APPRENTICESHIP

Currently studying, or intending to study, a higher or degree-level qualification in a construction-related field

two year

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

AutoCAD, Revit

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying, as we may be able to sponsor a work permit on your behalf. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

ps are available at

relevant to the position applied for and understanding of why commercial awareness and business acumen are related and how these combine to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.

Leadership skills: Communicates well and shows commitment to work as part of a fully integrated team.

Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports under supervision. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.

Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand why customer needs are important and wants to forge ongoing sustainable links with customers to act in theirs and the businesses long term interest.

Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Demonstrate ability to eventually work unsupervised.

Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

Negotiation: Willingness to learn and the ability to understand negotiation skills and why these are important for all supply chain members all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

Technical Apprenticeships are available at a number of entry points from GCSE, A Level or BTEC awards, we are currently seeking to recruit individuals hoping to transition onto a Higher-Level or Degree Level Apprenticeship, which are offered from Level 4 to Level 7.

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Currently studying, or intending to study, a higher or degree-level qualification in a construction-related field
• Some knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• CSCS card

career advancement.

learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for

A Higher Apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to develop your skills while earning a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in the workplace alongside dedicated study time, with all training costs fully funded. These programmes offer a clear route to professional body membership and can lead to rewarding careers.

gain hands-on experience, grow your confidence with digital tools, and see how your work directly contributes to creating real buildings and infrastructure.

programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification, will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility

Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

We offer a two year programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification, will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility you’ll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast track career advancement.

This role gives you the chance to develop practical skills while building your understanding of the design process in construction. Whether

This role gives you the chance to develop practical skills while building your understanding of the design process in construction. Whether you’ve come from university or entering onto a technical apprenticeship pathway, you’ll gain hands-on experience, grow your confidence with digital tools, and see how your work directly contributes to creating real buildings and infrastructure.

apprenticeship pathway,

fast track

A Higher Apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to develop your skills while earning a nationally recognised qualificatio