Overview
This new Design & Construction Management Apprenticeship offers employers an opportunity to invest in their talent pipeline—combining structured academic study with practical, on-the-job training.
Developed with input from industry and closely aligned with the well-established BSc (Hons) in Architectural Design Technology, this apprenticeship equips employees with the technical, creative, and project management skills required to succeed in architectural and construction practices.
Whether you’re an architecture practice, a construction consultancy, or a multi-disciplinary design firm, this apprenticeship offers a practical solution to workforce development and succession planning.
This apprenticeship standard aligns with the following professional recognition needed by:
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) for Member MCIOB
• Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) for Associate (ACIAT)
This apprenticeship is designed to meet the revised design and construction management apprenticeship standard which is currently under the Skills England approval process. Sign up below for updates on this.
What apprentices will learn
This apprenticeship develops core competencies in areas such as:
- Architectural design, planning, and presentation
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Design for Manufacture and Assembly theory and digital process
- Technical detailing and construction methods
- Sustainable and inclusive design principles
- Regulatory compliance and professional ethics
- Real-world project coordination and collaboration
Apprentices combine academic study with practical application, gaining valuable experience working directly for your organisation in a relevant job role.
Key information
- Launch Date: September 2026
- Duration: 52 months including the end-point-assessment
- Delivery Model: Fully online (employers are legally required to give their apprentices the equivalent of one day a week off to study)
- Qualification achieved: BSc (Hons) in Architectural Design Technology
- Cost to employer: Fully funded via Apprenticeship Levy for levy payers, 5% of total cost for non-levy payers
Ideal candidates
- School/college leavers with an interest in design and construction
- Existing employees seeking progression or upskilling
- Career changers with creative and technical aptitude
- Those that have finished/are due to finish the Level 4 Construction Design and Build Technician
Programme leader
Marc Fleming
BSc PGDip MSc MCIAT
Marc is a Chartered Architectural Technologist and has a BSc in Architectural Technology and an MSc in Advanced Architectural Design from The Robert Gordon University where his thesis focussed on the algorithmic design of physical estates and infrastructure based on multi-objective optimisation. Prior to entering academia, Marc worked for a range of private architectural practices, including local authority, working on a diverse range of public and private projects ranging from new school buildings to domestic retrofits.