Apprentice Design & Technical Coordinator

Summary

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 and the wider project team.

Wage

£27,081 a year

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annual pay rise in line with living wage

Training course

Architectural assistant (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

Days to be confirmed 9am- 5.30pm Some flexibility required

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Day to day management of the design process, liaising with design consultants and other stakeholders
Assist in managing the design process for your allocated project
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

Where you'll work

Greenwich Peninsular
SE10 0ND

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Architectural assistant (integrated degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Generate architectural design proposals of diverse scales and type, including conducting feasibility studies
Draft and edit drawings and 3D models (plans, sections, elevations, and details) using relevant software, including CAD, to enable co-ordination with other professional’s input
Produce and coordinate design information with the design team (e.g. engineering, landscaping and interior design)
Critically analyse architectural culture, theory and design to present a personal viewpoint within a structured argument
Creatively apply theories, practices and technologies of the arts that influence architectural design
Produce necessary drawings and documents that comply with national and local planning policy
Identify user needs and the local context in which the project is developed
Develop the design of projects of varying scales in respect of environmental context and sustainability
Deliver services under the supervision of an Architect or a project leader, prioritising the interests of the client and other stakeholders
Problem solve and use professional judgement to take initiative and make appropriate contributions to decision making
Research and investigate relevant information (e.g. site analysis, previous architectural projects) to support project development to ensure all client and regulatory requirements are met
Investigate, critically appraise and select alternative structural, constructional and material systems relevant to architectural design
Integrate structural, construction and engineering strategies with the overall design
Support an Architect or a project leader with construction inspections to ensure projects are built in accordance with contractual drawings
Evaluate materials, processes and techniques that apply to architectural designs and building construction, and where practicable integrate alternative materials, processes and techniques into design proposals
Apply different technological methods to building design to provide conditions of comfort and protection against the environment
Meet client’s brief within the constraints of the imposed budget limitations
Meet client’s brief within the constraints of the building regulations
Interact with statutory authorities or individuals to support delivery of projects in a wide variety of sectors and within diverse legislative frameworks

Your training plan

Day release at London South Bank University

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

3 A levels (predicted or achieved) (grade BBC)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills

About this company

At L&Q we believe passionately that people's health, security and happiness depend on where they live. We house around 250,000 people in more than 105,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East – but we’re more than just a registered charitable housing association. Our vision is that everyone deserves a quality home that provides them with the opportunity to live a better life.

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Company benefits

28 days holiday excellent pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Assistant Design & Technical Coordinator
Design & Technical Coordinator
Design & Technical Manager

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