Design Manager

2 months 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 review 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. Once projects commence, you will work on-site, shadowing the Design team to gain a deeper understanding of the role. Your tasks will include:

  • Reviewing consultants' 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 program will consist of rotations covering areas such as pre-construction, winning work, planning, design, technical building services, construction management, and commercial management. This will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how our business operates.

  • You will take on real responsibility, working on live projects, learning from our experts, and applying your skills to key tasks.
  • These rotations will help you build a wider understanding of the construction industry and how your preferred specialism fits into the bigger picture of what we do.
  • You will have the opportunity to gain exposure to additional areas like Health & Safety and sustainability, tailored to your interests.
  • Throughout the program, you will receive support from a supervisor and a taught program of learning, both of which will aid your journey towards chartership.
  • You will be encouraged to share your ideas and challenge the norm, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • 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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