Graduate Design Coordinator – 2027 - Norwich

Skanska

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About The Position

Skanska is recruiting a Graduate Design Coordinator for its 2027 Graduate Programme, starting in September 2027. The two-year programme offers hands-on experience, structured learning and mentoring. The role is part of the Building team, which delivers public-sector projects such as Bath Spa University, the Royal London Hospital and Bristol schools, as well as commercial and mixed-use buildings.

The Graduate Design Coordinator will support design management and help drive business change through the use of emerging digital design technologies. The role spans design coordination from enquiry and tender submission through project completion, including design reviews, maintaining project design documentation, and coordinating design teams and site delivery.

Requirements

• Studying in the final year of, or recently completed, a Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture-related course accredited by RIBA, ICE or CIOB.
• Keen interest in using current and emerging digital design technologies to drive business change and improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Values-driven and passionate about sustainability.
• Commercially minded.
• Enthusiastic about learning and developing new ways of thinking.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Design Management team’s work to drive business change through the use of new and emerging digital design technologies.
• Support design management on projects from enquiry and tender submission through to completion, managing design-related issues.
• Support delivery of design work areas in accordance with company procedures, statutory compliance, programme and contract requirements, and project specifications.
• Undertake design reviews using digital technologies, including building information modelling (BIM) and common data environments (CDE).
• Develop and maintain the design management plan and design brief, covering client requirements, cost, programme, design standards, health and safety, digital design strategy, production logistics, facilities management and contract agreement.
• Attend site to understand the delivery of the design process from BIM model to contract drawings, procurement and on-site delivery.
• Attend design coordination and progress reviews with design teams and subcontractors, support the design manager with action notes, and help close out issues.

Benefits

• Join a community of more than 100 graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business.
• Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, with development pathways towards professional accreditation.
• Membership expenses covered for the professional body of the employee’s choice.
• Regular professional and social events.
• Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year.
• Access to employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing.
• My Rewards discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Wellbeing support through an employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network and wellbeing conversations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level