Job Description

Title: Apprentice Design & Technical Coordinator

Contracts: 5 years Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Persona: Site-based, currently at North Greenwich but the location

will change over the course of the contract

Reporting Office: Stratford, London

Salary: 27,081 per annum

Role Profile - Apprentice Assistant Design & Technical Coordinator.docx

Closing date for completed applications: 29

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June 2025 at 11:59 PM

Interviews will be tentatively held in the W/C 7th July 2025

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated

The L&Q Apprenticeship Programme has been designed to help you get the career you have always wanted. This role provides the opportunity to start a new career path with a valued-led organisation that will support you to learn and develop throughout the programme and beyond.

NB: To qualify for apprenticeship funding, the individual must have a valid and eligible residency status. This usually requires residency in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.

Introduction to the discipline/team:

Our site-based Design & Technical teams manage the design process for all of our in-house construction projects, to ensure that design & technical issues are dealt with in a timely manner. This includes reviewing drawings and other design information to ensure that designs meet the relevant statutory and environmental standards as well as our cost and programme targets.

Overview of the role:

We are looking for an apprentice to join our busy and supportive Design & Technical team to train as an Apprentice Design & Technical Coordinator. This is a site-based role on an in-house residential construction project and will provide support to Design & Technical colleagues as well as the wider project team. You will assist in managing the design process for your allocated project. You will ensure that all design & technical issues are dealt with in a timely manner. This includes reviewing design drawings and submitting information for planning, NHBC and Building Control.


The successful candidate will be working under instruction and supervision but also individually, taking responsibility for their own work (where appropriate, and within their assessed abilities and skill set). This will include carrying out day to day management of the design process, liaising with design consultants and other stakeholders.



You will be engaged in a challenging and fast-paced role from day one and be accountable for your area of responsibility whilst being supported by a line manager and mentor to guide and develop skills where required.


Strong organisational skills are essential to this role as well as excellent communication skills and a willingness to build an understanding of the design process for residential construction projects.


The apprenticeship learning will support your development and chosen career path. Whilst undertaking your learning programme, your manager will help guide your development and day-to-day work, a mentor will provide extra support throughout your role, and you'll be working alongside experienced colleagues to learn hands-on, work-based skills

Other essential skills and experience:

Enthusiasm for the role and L&Q. Strong numeracy skills Ability to understand and be understood, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently, as well as being a good team player. Good organisational skills and ability to manage/prioritise own workload. Good problem-solving skills. Willingness to learn and grow with a positive attitude to work.

Apprenticeship details: BA (Hons) Architectural Assistant Apprenticeship:

Architectural Assistant Apprenticeship - Architecture | London South Bank University

Eligibility for apprenticeship:

3 A Levels minimum grade BBC or; BTEC National Diploma DDM or; Access to HE qualifications with 15 Distinctions 30 Merits or; Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 128 UCAS points (must include an art or design subject) Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

Our commitments:

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance

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We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen.



We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.



L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 110,000 homes, primarily across London the South East and the North West of England.



As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our 250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.


Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.

Apprentice Design & Technical Coordinator

Location:

London - Stratford

Posted:

09/06/2025

Closing date:

29/06/2025

Closing time:

23:59