Assistant / Graduate Design Manager

Location Greater London
Discipline: Principal Contractors
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££35000 - £50000 per annum
Contact name: Michael Ogunyankin

Contact email: michael@borneltd.com
Job ref: V-77075
Published: 25 days ago
Startdate: 2026-06-18
Assistant / Graduate Design Manager | Main Contactor | Commercial & Industrial | Up to £50,000 | Remote working
 
I'm working with a growing contractor delivering commercial, industrial and engineering projects across London and the South East.
 
Due to securing £70,000,000 worth of work, they're looking to appoint either a Graduate Design Manager / Assistant Design Manager or potentially a more intermediate-level Design Manager depending on experience.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop under an experienced team whilst gaining exposure to live projects from pre-construction through to delivery.
 
The Business
  • Established contractor delivering commercial, industrial and engineering projects
    • Strong pipeline of secured work
    • Projects currently located in Morden, Woodford Green and Bow
    • Flexible working environment combining home, office and site working
    • Modern, supportive culture with strong emphasis on trust and autonomy
    • Opportunity to progress as the business continues to grow
 
The Role
  • Supporting design coordination across multiple live projects
    • Assisting with consultant management and design team coordination
    • Reviewing design information and ensuring information is issued correctly
    • Attending design team, client and subcontractor meetings
    • Supporting technical compliance and design management processes
    • Visiting project sites as required, typically every couple of weeks
    • Exposure to projects from pre-construction through to completion
 
What they're looking for
  • Graduate Design Manager, Assistant Design Manager or Junior Design Coordinator background
    • Ideally 1–2 years' construction, technical or design experience
    • Commercial, industrial, engineering or main contractor experience beneficial
    • Strong communication and organisational skills
    • Keen to learn and develop within design management
    • Proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership
 
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | 07551 155 789 | michael@borneltd.com
 
No pressure — if this sounds like you (or someone you rate), feel free to get in touch.