Year Out Placement - Design Manager - Start date September 2026

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Investors in People Platinum employer providing national construction services to private and public sector customers across a range of markets. Together, we create great results for our customers, partners and people. We are one of the UK’S most successful Tier 1 contractors.

Role Overview

We are seeking Year-Out Design Management students to join our Business Units in the East of England. Placements available in Norfolk & Suffolk. You will be primarily focused within the Design Management function, but also take part in rotations in Digital Construction & Sustainability, Preconstruction & Programming, Commercial, Safety, Health & Environment, and Site Management.

What We Are Looking For

• Genuine interest in our company and passion for Design Management within construction.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, link disciplines and work well with others.
• Share our passion for the project and enjoy working in an inclusive and hardworking team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of all Design functions and processes.
• Contribute to design progress, reviews, and Information Required Schedule.
• Review design and construction drawings, identify risks and opportunities.
• Use [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] suite of design documents and write up Design Responsibility Matrix.
• Understand impact of change on design, sustainability, risk, and procurement.
• Participate in consultant performance feedback.
• Engage with BIM processes and use Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Assist with contract and change management.

Requirements

• Awareness of Building Regulations and relevant legislation.
• Basic understanding of construction techniques, sequencing, and logistics.
• Effective interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Motivation to manage own development and work within a team.
• Well-developed communication and influencing skills.

Recruitment Process

3-stage process: Apply online, in-person interview, successful notification. No assessment centres. Applications open September 2025, close 30th November 2025. Interviews in December 2025.

Equality and Diversity

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants regardless of background. We are unable to employ anyone without the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Apply Now

Apply via the online portal