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Course Description

Design and construction managers are based in a design studio, office or on a construction site. You will work for small or large organisations within a design or construction project team, as you manage and coordinate the design and construction process on building and infrastructure projects, acting as the link between designers, construction teams and project stakeholders. Working on-site, you will maintain and coordinate the work to carry on efficiently, as well as facilitate cost control and the build review process. You will ensure any potential risks have been taken into account in all designs and that health and safety regulations have been adhered to and will help to ensure that the project is completed to the specification outlined in the design and to agreed parameters of cost and programme. On completion of the design and construction manager apprenticeship, you’ll gain a BSc in construction engineering management or a BSc/BA in architectural technology, or an equivalent design and construction discipline level 6 qualification.

Typical job titles include Architectural Technologist, Design Manager, Building Information Modelling (BIM) Manager and Construction Design Manager.

Apprentices will learn:

  • Client and User Requirements: Be able to identify and assess client and user requirements and conduct feasibility studies so that the design reflects client needs.
  • Sustainability: Be able to identify, assess and manage sustainable solutions to client requirements and minimise environmental impact of project over building lifecycle.
  • Health and Safety: Be able to identify, assess and manage hazards and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Project Management: Be able to select, form and manage the project team and agree responsibilities and processes.
  • Regulations: Be able to assess, advise and meet statutory regulations and legal constraints.
  • Design Development: Be able to prepare, present and agree proposals for project briefs, make recommendations, develop programmes and develop detailed designs for construction.
  • Specifications and Information Management: Be able to identify and prepare detailed designs and manage the project model (BIM), including integrating, evaluating and recommending changes.
  • Tenders and Contracts: Be able to select and evaluate tenders, choose and agree appropriate specialist contractors and control contractual compliance during construction.
  • Value Management: Be able to work with the project team to enhance value and/or reduce costs while meeting the project brief.
  • Risk Management: Be able to identify, assess and manage threats and hazards while optimising project opportunities.
  • Project Handover: Be able to manage project handover and completion and assemble operations and Maintenance Manuals for the building's end users.

Design and construction managers are based in a design studio, office or on a construction site. You will work for small or large organisations within a design or construction project team, as you manage and coordinate the design and construction process on building and infrastructure projects, acting as the link between designers, construction teams and project stakeholders. Working on-site, you will maintain and coordinate the work to carry on efficiently, as well as facilitate cost control and the build review process. You will ensure any potential risks have been taken into account in all designs and that health and safety regulations have been adhered to and will help to ensure that the project is completed to the specification outlined in the design and to agreed parameters of cost and programme. On completion of the design and construction manager apprenticeship, you’ll gain a BSc in construction engineering management or a BSc/BA in architectural technology, or an equivalent design and construction discipline level 6 qualification.

Typical job titles include Architectural Technologist, Design Manager, Building Information Modelling (BIM) Manager and Construction Design Manager.

Apprentices will learn:

  • Client and User Requirements: Be able to identify and assess client and user requirements and conduct feasibility studies so that the design reflects client needs.
  • Sustainability: Be able to identify, assess and manage sustainable solutions to client requirements and minimise environmental impact of project over building lifecycle.
  • Health and Safety: Be able to identify, assess and manage hazards and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Project Management: Be able to select, form and manage the project team and agree responsibilities and processes.
  • Regulations: Be able to assess, advise and meet statutory regulations and legal constraints.
  • Design Development: Be able to prepare, present and agree proposals for project briefs, make recommendations, develop programmes and develop detailed designs for construction.
  • Specifications and Information Management: Be able to identify and prepare detailed designs and manage the project model (BIM), including integrating, evaluating and recommending changes.
  • Tenders and Contracts: Be able to select and evaluate tenders, choose and agree appropriate specialist contractors and control contractual compliance during construction.
  • Value Management: Be able to work with the project team to enhance value and/or reduce costs while meeting the project brief.
  • Risk Management: Be able to identify, assess and manage threats and hazards while optimising project opportunities.
  • Project Handover: Be able to manage project handover and completion and assemble operations and Maintenance Manuals for the building's end users.