Graduate Trainee Design Manager, London
Location: Central London Duration: Permanent Employment
Who are we?
We are a construction management company — we build and refurbish the facilities that other people work in. We operate in a variety of sectors including financial, education, retail, media, health and leisure, undertaking projects which range in value from £10k to over £200m. Our success is founded on a set of open, honest beliefs that focus on our clients, their goals and what constitutes a successful project for them. Our long-term attitude underlines our business - 75% of projects are from repeat clients. We have a culture of promoting from within, encouraging career development and being open to the fresh ideas and opinions of our team, however long they have been with us and whatever their position.
Opportunities:
We are looking for a interior design/architecture university graduate, who is looking to move into a site-based, trainee Design Manager position.
You would be employed as a Graduate Design Manager and would be responsible for supporting and learning from experienced Design Managers within the business.
This would include:
- Assisting with developing the architects design brief with consideration for any environmental accreditations - Assisting with tender interviews. - Assisting with the review of proposed sub-contractor designs - Assisting in mock-up and sample sign off - To assist with providing support to Project Managers, if design issues arise on site. - To assist with reviewing the quality of design installation - To support in managing sub-contractor and client relationship
This role will be part of our Foundation Programme (early careers programme) within the business, allowing the opportunity of additional training and development.
Our Foundation Programme
The Foundation Programme is our two-year training programme. It provides you with a rounded perspective of our business via training and mentoring across the business. Getting exposure to all parts of our business is important as we want you to get to know us, our people and how we work.
The programme is driven by a structured two-year training curriculum designed to develop your business and technical skills. These training sessions allow you to gain an understanding of how we operate as a business.
The programme allows you to gain understanding of how the business works and how all disciplines work together. You are given responsibility as part of the team, but also the necessary support for your development.
Upon completion of the Foundation Programme, you will go on to develop and grow your career within the business – the development and progression opportunities do not end with the programme.
What can I expect?
You will get to learn from some of the most talented, experienced and wellestablished people in the industry who have in depth knowledge and commitment to delivering exceptional work for our clients.
The Foundation Programme provides valuable experience within the industry. It also provides you with the opportunity to build your network, both within your Foundation cohort as a support, and within the wider Overbury business.
You will be expected to create your own success and make your own decisions. In return you will be well rewarded and will receive support when needed. We take your development seriously… how?
• By giving you access to the best and most challenging jobs in the market • By exposing you to the most talented minds to learn from • By providing you with formal developmental training through our Foundation Programme • By providing you with a natural support network in the form of your Foundation cohort, who will all be starting at a similar time. • By providing you with a dedicated Foundation Programme point of contact, for any queries or questions that you may have.
Our ideal candidate will be committed to a career within the fit out sector and should display the following attributes: curiosity, honesty, ambition, drive and responsibility.
Overbury operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and are committed to building an organisation which actively promotes a culture that is free from discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.