Job Description

About The Role

GRAHAM ACADEMY - TRAINEE DESIGN COORDINATOR

Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

At GRAHAM, we are committed to growth and innovation. As our business continues to expand, we are looking for enthusiastic Graduates and Technical Apprentices to join our Design Team within our Building Division.



As a Trainee Design Coordinator, you'll play a key role in bringing construction projects from concept to reality. Working alongside designers, engineers, and project managers, you'll help coordinate drawings, plans, and technical information to make sure everything fits together on site. You don't need specialist experience to start, just an interest in how things are built, a good eye for detail, and the drive to learn.



This role gives you the chance to develop practical skills while building your understanding of the design process in construction. Whether you've come from university or entering onto a technical apprenticeship pathway, you'll gain hands-on experience, grow your confidence with digital tools, and see how your work directly contributes to creating real buildings and infrastructure.





If you're passionate about construction and have an eye for detail, this is your chance to build a career with purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Support:

Assist in the development and coordination of design proposals. Support the design team in preparing detailed drawings, specifications, and schedules. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure design solutions are practical and meet project requirements.

Project Documentation:

Help maintain project documentation, ensuring all design information is accurate and up-to-date. Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other project-related documents.

Site Visits:

Conduct site visits to understand construction processes and gather relevant data. Assist in monitoring the implementation of design solutions on site.

Technical Assistance:

Provide technical support to the design team during the construction phase. Assist in resolving design-related issues and queries from the site team.





This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken.

It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Personal Specifications

Technical Competencies

Essential

Currently studying, or intending to study, a higher or degree-level qualification in a construction-related field Strong interest in construction and design. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Some knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Desirable

CSCS card Full UK Driving Licence

Behavioural Competencies

Essential:

Commercial Awareness:

relevant to the position applied for and understanding of why commercial awareness and business acumen are related and how these combine to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.

Leadership skills

: Communicates well and shows commitment to work as part of a fully integrated team.

Effective Communication skills:

Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports under supervision. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.

Customer Focus:

Takes time to question and understand why customer needs are important and wants to forge ongoing sustainable links with customers to act in theirs and the businesses long term interest.

Influencing:

Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Initiative:

Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Demonstrate ability to eventually work unsupervised.

Team Player:

Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

Negotiation

: Willingness to learn and the ability to understand negotiation skills and why these are important for all supply chain members all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected.

About You

GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A

DESIGN COORDINATOR

TECHNICIAL APPRENTICESHIP

Technical Apprenticeships are available at a number of entry points from GCSE, A Level or BTEC awards, we are currently seeking to recruit individuals hoping to transition onto a Higher-Level or Degree Level Apprenticeship, which are offered from Level 4 to Level 7.



A Higher Apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to develop your skills while earning a nationally recognised qualification. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience in the workplace alongside dedicated study time, with all training costs fully funded. These programmes offer a clear route to professional body membership and can lead to rewarding careers.

GRADUATES

We offer a two year programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification, will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility you'll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast track career advancement.

Successful candidates are expected to join the company from June 2026 onwards. This applies to those seeking graduate roles, industrial placements, or apprenticeship opportunities.

If you have any questions please contact a member of our HR team on 02892 689500.

Our Commitment to you:

We are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people where everyone is recognised as an individual and where the richness of a diverse workforce is embraced to maximise business performance and to deliver lasting impact. The principles of Fairness, Inclusion & Respect (FIR) help create a positive team culture, a safer and healthier workplace, more innovation through diversity of ideas and a more productive workforce - everything thrives when we feel valued.

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying, as we may be able to sponsor a work permit on your behalf. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.


Please apply to our vacancy portal by uploading a comprehensive and targeted CV with your relevant experiences. Note: All applicants must complete an online monitoring form.