Design Manager Trainee

7 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom ISG Full time

Job Purpose

As a Design Manager Trainee at ISG, you will play a crucial role in leading on all design matters related to projects, ensuring that all disciplines within the external and internal teams are working together seamlessly. This includes identifying consultants and design subcontractors, establishing a design program, and managing progress throughout the design phase. You will be responsible for reviewing designs for quality and compliance with contracts, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery.

Key Responsibilities

As a Design Manager Trainee, you will work in the office during the tender and PCSA stages and then transition to on-site work, shadowing the Design team to gain a deeper understanding of the role. Your tasks will include:

  • Reviewing consultant designs
  • Attending design team meetings
  • Ordering samples for client review
  • Collating submissions for planning conditions
  • Responding to RFI's (Request for Information)
  • Supporting internal teams, such as the commercial team, with preparation for VE proposals and subcontractor appointments

The Graduate Programme

Our two-year graduate program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry, including rotations through pre-construction, winning work, planning, design, technical building services, construction management, and commercial management. You will take on real responsibility, working on live projects, learning from our experts, and applying your skills to key tasks.

  • You'll have the opportunity to build a wider understanding of the construction industry and how your preferred specialism fits into the bigger picture of what we do here.
  • There will be exposure to additional areas like Health & Safety and sustainability, allowing you to tailor the program to your interests.
  • You'll have support from a supervisor and a taught program of learning, both of which will help you on your journey towards chartership.
  • Throughout the program, you'll be encouraged to share your ideas and challenge the norm, contributing to a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • In year two of your program, chartership will be available if you wish to pursue it with the support of ISG.

Candidate Profile and Entry Criteria

To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum 2:2 degree and a passion for the construction industry. You should be eager to learn and grow throughout the duration of the two-year program, recognizing that this time is used to make you an expert in your field, ready to flourish and progress your career further once promoted off the scheme.

Essential Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Able to use your own initiative
  • Confidence to manage and interact with internal and external stakeholders
  • Good time-keeping
  • Willingness to get stuck in

Personal Attributes

  • Enthusiastic
  • Willingness to listen and learn
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff at all levels
  • Ability to be self-starting and independent as well as self-motivated
  • Approachable, positive, flexible, adaptable, and friendly team member
  • Ability to travel when required

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