Apprentice Design Manager

Job description

Job Summary
Earn while you learn. Design the hospitals of the future. Are you looking for an exciting career in engineering, construction and healthcare design? Do you want to gain a fully funded degree while working on projects that make a real difference to patients and staff?

Main duties of the job
The Apprentice Design Manager will support the Head of Estates & Development, Pre-Construction and Compliance Manager and Design Managers with delegated responsibility for capital projects while undertaking a BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at London South Bank University.

Banding and Progression

Band 4 - Entry Level Apprentice

Undertaking Year 1-2 of the Degree Apprenticeship and completion of an HND qualification and intermediate professional registration.

Developing technical knowledge and understanding of healthcare estates.

Band 5 - Developing Apprentice Design Coordinator

Successfully progressing through the apprenticeship programme and completing the 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.

Education & Qualification (Essential)

A Level EEE – must include Mathematics and preferably a Science in either Chemistry or Physics.

T-level (Pass or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma MPP in an Engineering subject area or Construction.

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma MM in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of Merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

Building Services Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeship MP alongside Grade Pass or Distinction at EPA.

Five GCSEs Grade 4/C or above, including English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent).

Demonstrable interest in Engineering, Construction, Building Services or the Built Environment.

Eligible to enrol on the BEng Building Services Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at London South Bank University.

Education & Qualification (Desirable)

Relevant work experience in construction, engineering, facilities or estates environment.

Experience & Knowledge (Essential)

Understanding of the importance of safety, quality and compliance.

Interest in engineering, sustainability and construction.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to manage and prioritise workload.

Experience & Knowledge (Desirable)

Experience using CAD, Revit or other technical software.

Knowledge of Building Services Engineering.

Understanding of NHS estates or healthcare environments.

Skills & Abilities (Essential)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to learn and apply technical information.

Good organisational skills.

Analytical and problem‐solving abilities.

Ability to produce accurate written work and reports.

Willingness to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills & Abilities (Desirable)

Experience of preparing technical drawings.

Presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Understanding of project management principles.

Personal Qualities (Essential)

Demonstrates Trust FIRST values.

Professional and reliable approach to working duties.

Flexible and adaptable approach to working duties.

Commitment to completing the Degree Apprenticeship programme.

Commitment to continuous professional development.

Ability to travel between Trust sites as required.

Ability to undertake site inspections and surveys.

Willingness to attend university study blocks and complete off‐the‐job training requirements.

Personal Qualities (Desirable)

Student membership of CIBSE, IET, IHEEM or a similar professional institution.

Full UK driving licence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-07-2026

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