Graduate Design Manager - 2026 in Stirling

Location: Scotland: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayrshire, Stirling, Motherwell - with travel

At Morgan Sindall Construction we encourage diversity of people and thought, and we embrace people's differences. Everyone is unique and we value the different ideas, experiences, and perspectives that everyone brings to their work, their team and the wider business. We are committed to ensuring we create the very best place to work in the industry, and an environment where every person feels included and is treated equally, fairly and with respect. We actively promote an inclusive culture where you can be yourself at work.

As part of our 24-month graduate programme you will gain first class on-the-job experience in your role fully supported by line management and the wider network of skilled colleagues in the business. The graduate development programme provides key skills relevant to your technical discipline, personal development and professional body qualification.

A day as a Graduate Design Manager can look like:

• Assist with ensuring that design development proceeds efficiently, in accordance with the design programme and quality checklists.
• Working with Design/Senior Design Managers to learn the role and accountability of a design manager and support with daily tasks on aspects of tenders and projects in progress.
• Supporting the supervising Design Manager to lead and provide a professional, comprehensive and sustainable design service for the customer and key partners/suppliers at bid and delivery stages.

In addition to working in a company where diversity is encouraged, and people's differences are celebrated our Graduate Design Manager opportunity is a permanent contract with a starting salary of £32,500.00 per annum on offer with the additional benefit of a Company Car or Cash Allowance reflecting your Morgan Sindall Benefit Grade. Another benefit of our graduate programme is continuous recognition over the 24 months with salary progression of up to a maximum 5% every 6 months.

We strive to support our colleagues to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect:

• Pension Scheme matched up to 6%;
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and rising to 30 days after 8 years' service;
• Private Healthcare Cover;
• Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary;
• 10-days fully paid Reservist leave;
• Professional qualification/membership achieved up to £1000;
• Mental Wellbeing and Employee Supports;
• People Portal for high street discounts;
• Long Service Awards;
• Sharesave Plan;
• Incentive Scheme;
• Enhanced Family leave from Day One and more!

Your development is important to us. So right from the very start, you will be supported by a number of experienced and professional colleagues providing you with the experience and exposure to develop and achieve the professional qualification which is right for your chosen career path.

Reporting to one of the Design/Senior Design Managers of our Scotland Region, you will assist with agreed specific elements of the design process through the RIBA design stages and learn to understand the principles of planning and the requirements set for each stage of the project.

You will need to be able to provide or obtain the right to work in the UK. You will need to be able to drive and provide or obtain a full UK Driving Licence. You will be educated to SCQF Level 10 with knowledge and the relevant skills in Construction and the Built Environment – Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent.

Desire to work towards professional chartership and demonstrate a foundational understanding of commercial and construction requirements. Have a real passion for the industry and want to deliver exceptionally, the places where we live, learn, work, play, care and protect.

Our graduate opportunities can remain open until all positions are filled, but we like to make decisions fast when we spot talent to bring onboard to our team so get your application in today!

As an equal opportunities and accredited Disability Confident Committed employer, Morgan Sindall Construction is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage and welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments during any part of our recruitment process, please get in contact with our team.