Graduate Design Manager

The Opportunity

I'm partnering with a leading construction and property consultancy that is looking to recruit a Graduate Design Manager to join its expanding London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to kick-start their career in design management, gaining hands-on experience across a range of exciting construction projects while learning from experienced professionals in the industry.

You'll play an important role in supporting project delivery, coordinating design teams and ensuring projects progress smoothly from the initial design stages through to construction.

The Role

As a Graduate Design Manager, you'll work alongside senior members of the team, developing your technical knowledge and gaining valuable experience in the coordination and management of construction projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting Design Managers and Project Managers with the delivery of live projects.
• Supporting the coordination of architects, engineers, contractors and wider design teams.
• Reviewing drawings, design information and technical documentation.
• Attending design reviews, project meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Monitoring design programmes, deadlines and project deliverables.
• Helping identify and resolve design issues and coordinate design changes.
• Preparing project reports, meeting minutes and relevant documentation.
• Building an understanding of construction methodologies, procurement and the overall project life cycle.
• Developing the skills required to manage design packages and take on greater responsibility as your career progresses.

About You

We're looking for a motivated graduate who is keen to develop a career in design management and is excited by the prospect of working within a consultancy environment.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Design Management or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in design coordination and the construction industry.
• Previous industry experience through a placement, internship or graduate position would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple prioritie.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with different project stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established consultancy offering a supportive environment in which to learn, develop and progress.

You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of projects, work closely with experienced industry professionals and build the technical and practical skills needed to establish a successful career in design management.

For a graduate looking to gain valuable project experience and progress within the construction and property sector, this role offers an excellent foundation for long-term career development.

Interested?

If you're a recent graduate looking to take your first step into design management and want to work on exciting projects in London, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation to find out more.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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