Apprentice Design Manager

Job description

Earn while you learn. Design the hospitals of the future.

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Apprentice Design Manager to join our Estates Development Team. This unique opportunity will allow you to study for a BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at London South Bank University , whilst gaining hands‐on experience delivering capital projects across our hospital estate. Working alongside experienced engineers, project managers and construction professionals, you will help shape the future of healthcare facilities, supporting projects ranging from ward refurbishments and energy efficiency improvements to major new developments.

The Apprentice Design Manager supports the Head of Estates & Development, the Pre‐Construction and Compliance Manager and other Design Managers with delegated responsibility for Capital Projects while undertaking the Degree Apprenticeship.

Banding and Progression
Band 4 – Entry Level Apprentice

Undertaking Year 1–2 of Degree Apprenticeship and completion of HND qualification and intermediate professional registration.

Developing technical knowledge and understanding of healthcare estates.

Band 5 – Developing Apprentice Design Coordinator

Successfully progressing through apprenticeship programme and completing BEng qualification.

Coordinating elements of capital projects under supervision.

Supporting briefing, design development and project governance activities.

Band 6 – Design Management Officer

Demonstrating increasing autonomy.

Managing low to medium complexity projects under guidance.

Leading elements of design coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Progression between bands will be subject to satisfactory academic performance, achievement of apprenticeship milestones, annual appraisal outcomes and demonstration of agreed competencies.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bury St Edmunds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-07-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English