Year Out Placement - Design Manager
Morgan SindallExpected closing date: Friday, 4 December 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Gain practical experience on live construction projects as a Design Manager.
- Placement opportunity commencing September 2027.
- We are a Real Living Wage Employer, which means we will pay you competitively.
- Locations: Chelmsford, Essex.
About the Role
We are offering students design management year out placement opportunities to commence in September 2027.
About Morgan Sindall Construction
Morgan Sindall Construction is one of the UK's leading construction companies, delivering high-quality projects across education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, leisure and public sector markets. Morgan Sindall Construction is proud to be a member of The 5% Club, demonstrating our commitment to developing talent through apprenticeships, graduate, year out placement programmes and ongoing professional development opportunities.
How we will support and help grow your career
During your placement, you will gain practical experience on live projects, working alongside experienced professionals. You will have opportunities to ask questions, learn from colleagues and review your progress regularly, supported by a structured approach to developing your skills. As your confidence grows, you will take on supported responsibilities and contribute to the project team.
Working alongside our design managers, you will learn how design decisions affect programme, cost, quality, sustainability and buildability, and gain experience of resolving practical design and coordination challenges.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for people who are genuinely interested in our company and have a passion for construction. Our most successful students have a positive attitude, are committed and want to learn and work well with others. Academic record is important, but it’s not the only thing we look for.
You will be a positive presence in the team demonstrating your passion for the project at hand. At Morgan Sindall Construction our employees work collectively, encouraging and challenging each other to succeed.
What can we offer you?
We are a Real Living Wage Employer, which means we will pay you competitively.
You will be part of a growing and dynamic team of people who are passionate about what they do and enjoy the challenge and pace of work in a hardworking and fun construction environment. No day will be the same and we challenge each other to deliver what’s right for our customers.
Our culture is so important to us and defines the way we go about our business. We are inclusive, supportive and team focused and take pride in the longstanding and committed relationships we have with our supply chain partners.
Our culture places a huge amount of trust in our team – we all know what is expected of us and we are committed to delivering as individuals and as a team.
How to Apply
When applying please ensure your cover letter and CV are merged into one document and then uploaded when prompted.