Graduate Design Manager

Description

As a Graduate Design Manager, you’ll rotate across key areas to develop your skills and gain the experience you need to progress towards professional accreditation.

• Assist in reviewing bid documentation to identify risks, opportunities, design gaps and compliance issues
• Support the review of design information including drawings, specifications and technical submissions, assessing buildability, compliance and coordination
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with subcontractors and the design team, helping resolve technical queries promptly
• Develop strong relationships with clients from early concept stages, managing expectations through regular discussions about requirements and specifications
• Assist in producing monthly reports and updates as required by the Regional Design & Planning Manager
• Attend contractor selection interviews, assisting with preparation and contributing to discussions
• Contribute to smooth project handover by supporting the transfer of design information to the project delivery team and assisting throughout operational stages
• Support document control activities, helping prepare and manage information schedules and ensuring accurate records are maintained
• Assist in checking and compiling Contractor’s Proposals, qualifications lists, design information and supporting documentation for tender submissions
• Support ongoing design reviews, identifying potential interface issues and practical construction challenges, helping resolve them where appropriate
• Assist in developing innovative design solutions to client briefs, working collaboratively with the professional design team and subcontractors

Requirements

This role will be based in Livingston part of our Tilbury Douglas Construction division. Flexibility to travel across sites in the region will be required as part of your development.

• Support towards professional accreditation (ICE, IStructE, CIOB or equivalent)
• Good written and verbal communication, able to engage with a wide range of people
• Previous placement or site experience (desirable but not essential)
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a practical and logical approach
• A full UK driving licence (or working towards by the time you start)
• A degree (or expected in 2026) in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, Design Engineering, Construction Management (2:1 or above)

Benefits

This is the perfect launchpad into site leadership. You’ll rotate across different functions, gaining the experience and confidence to work towards CIOB accreditation. Supported by mentors and a graduate development programme, you’ll be prepared to step up as the next generation of construction leaders.

• Dental Insurance
• Stage 4 – Offers:
• Private medical insurance and 24/7 access to health and wellbeing experts via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Mentoring and support from experienced engineers and supervisors
• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• A structured two-year graduate development programme aligned to professional membership
• Opportunities to work on diverse and meaningful projects across the UK
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Two days volunteering opportunities per year
• Performance Related Pay (PRP)
• Perks at Work employee discount scheme offering discounts and savings portal for hundreds of retailers, cafés, restaurants, cinemas, travel, payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions and a range of other benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance