Design Management Apprentice

Design Management is the process of planning, coordinating and managing design activities to ensure that design information is produced to the right quality, at the right time, and in alignment with programme, scope, cost, safety and assurance requirements. The Apprentice Design Manager role supports the effective delivery of multidisciplinary design across complex infrastructure works at Euston. The role is a coordinating function, working closely with engineering disciplines, consultants, construction teams and stakeholders to ensure design outputs are properly managed, integrated and assured.

The apprentice will follow a work-based, industry-recognised Level 4 apprenticeship programme, combining structured off-the-job learning with practical experience on a major project. This will provide the apprentice with a strong foundation in design management principles, technical assurance, information management and Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Design. The apprentice will be supported by MDJV to dedicate a minimum of 20% of contracted hours per week to formal study, alongside day-to-day learning within the project environment. The role is suited to individuals seeking to start or develop a career within design management, engineering or construction management, and provides a clear pathway for progression within major infrastructure projects. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, it is expected the candidate will be qualified for roles such as: Graduate Design Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design coordination: Supporting the coordination of multidisciplinary design teams to ensure interfaces are identified, managed and resolved.
• Programme and deliverables management: Assisting with the planning, monitoring and tracking of design deliverables against agreed programmes and milestones.
• Technical assurance and quality: Supporting design review, checking and approval processes in accordance with project and client assurance requirements.
• Information management: Assisting in the control, issue and management of design information using agreed systems and common data environments.
• Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Design: Supporting the identification and management of design-related risks and promoting safe, buildable and maintainable design solutions.
• Communication and collaboration: Supporting effective communication between designers, construction teams and stakeholders, including attending meetings and recording actions.

Why It’s Important:

• Quality: Ensures design outputs meet technical, safety and assurance standards.
• Programme: Supports timely delivery of design information to avoid construction delay.
• Safety: Integrates risk reduction and Health, Safety and Wellbeing into design decisions.
• Cost control: Reduces rework and change through coordinated, well-planned design.
• Integration: Ensures design solutions are practical, coordinated and aligned with construction needs.

In large, complex infrastructure projects, effective design management is critical to successful delivery.

Key Components of Design Management:

• Design coordination: Supporting the coordination of multidisciplinary design teams to ensure interfaces are identified, managed and resolved.
• Programme and deliverables management: Assisting with the planning, monitoring and tracking of design deliverables against agreed programmes and milestones.
• Technical assurance and quality: Supporting design review, checking and approval processes in accordance with project and client assurance requirements.
• Information management: Assisting in the control, issue and management of design information using agreed systems and common data environments.
• Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Design: Supporting the identification and management of design-related risks and promoting safe, buildable and maintainable design solutions.
• Communication and collaboration: Supporting effective communication between designers, construction teams and stakeholders, including attending meetings and recording actions.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Organisational and planning skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage and review technical information accurately.
• Willingness to learn technical, assurance and project controls processes.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

• Minimum Level 2 written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum Level 2 in Mathematics.
• Competent IT and computing skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Share knowledge and learning.
• Collaborative member of a team.
• Effective communication and active listening.
• Act professionally.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.

HS2 Values:

• Leadership: Using innovation and challenge to lead by example.
• Respect: Understanding others, recognising their value and behaving accordingly.
• Safety: Caring for our workforce, passengers and the public by creating an environment where no one gets hurt.
• Integrity: Acting fairly, transparently, and consistently.

MDJV:

• Be collaborative: Work together as an IPT for the best outcome for Euston.
• Be inclusive: Make this a place where we all feel heard, valued, safe and supported to speak up.
• Be curious: Use your curiosity to find new ways to meet our goals and add value.
• Be reliable: Honour your commitments. Follow through on actions and promises.
• Be safe: Look after each other to make sure we stay safe and well and enjoy our working environment.
• Be your best: Help develop yourself and others – ask for feedback on what you do well and how you can be better.
• Be an advocate: Recognise the success of the team and individuals.
• Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
• Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently.
• Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long-term relationships based on mutual trust.
• Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.
• Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.

Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles. Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct that apply to all Dragados employees.