Pace Recruitment
Design Manager

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Design Manager | Kent | Outstanding Main Contractor
Are you looking to join an award-winning main contractor that boasts some of the lowest staff turnover in the industry and the unique opportunity to share in its success through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)?
We are partnering with a leading Kent-based main contractor known for collaboration, innovation, and "Doing it Differently." As they embark on an exciting growth phase aligned with Vision 2030, they are looking for a talented Design Manager to deliver projects up to £25m.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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The Package & Perks
- Culture & Stability: Unrivaled career progression and stability with an exceptional, people-focused team.
- Ownership: Direct financial stake in the company’s success via the Employee Ownership Trust.
- Remuneration: Competitive salary, car allowance, pension scheme, and heavy investment in professional development.


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Key Requirements
- Proven design management experience within a main contracting environment.
- A strong track record of successfully delivering projects up to £25m.
- A collaborative, forward-thinking mindset ready to contribute to an expanding, award-winning business.
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