Architecture
Apprentice Design Manager
MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED · LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Location
Silvertown
Postcode
E16 1TH
Salary
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Duration
2 Years
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Construction design and build technician (level 4)
Start date
24 August 2026
Application deadline
8 July 2026
Posted
16 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000035276
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
- Awareness of the McLaren design management processes (MDM forms)
- Be aware of the Employers requirements for the project, in relation to the design
- Support the implementation of project specific design management protocols and procedures
- Understand project specification information management/digital protocols and processes
- Awareness of BIM and ISO standards, relative to the project
- Contribute to the effective and timely management of design documents via the project CDE
- Assist in the process for RFIs, sample submittals and technical submittals
- Awareness of the project sustainability requirements and assist in collating/managing/submitting documents to discharge obligations
- Provide assistance to collate and manage BC design submission and information to discharge planning conditions
- Assist the project commercial team with procurement – preparing scope mark ups, reviewing subcontractor proposals for compliance, collating of CPs
- Assist the design lead in the preparation and monitoring of the IRS and design programmes
- Understand the scope of service for the design consultants and the DRM
- Assist with the subcontractor design process (with support as required), ensuring design is coordination with interfacing trades and compliant with the contract and statutory requirement
- Attend design workshops (with support as required) and produce meeting minutes
- Input into the project risk register
- Awareness of the golden thread, and contribute to the collation of handover information and the McLaren digital archive
Working week
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgemental
Training & development
- Four days a week on site, one day at university
Future prospects
- A career in design management typically progresses from Trainee, supporting design coordination, to Assistant Design Manager, managing elements of design, then to Design Manager, leading project design delivery, with progression into senior and leadership roles
About MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
McLaren Construction specialises in delivering high-quality building projects across a diverse range of sectors.
From healthcare and education to commercial, residential, and retail, we provide end-to-end construction
solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer and the communities these buildings serve.
Founded in 2001 with a clear purpose to be a trusted true build partner. We are privately owned, agile, and
innovative – and our can-do culture means we achieve sustainable growth year-on-year.
Contact name
Joanna Rose
Contact email
joanna.rose@mclarengroup.com