Apprentice Design Manager Review
at Bowmer + Kirkland
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Derby
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My primary responsibility is providing the site operatives on site with a design to build to, it must be delivered on time and to a high quality. This involves managing design consultants to work collaboratively and actively to produce design, and communicating with site operatives about the design.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned the skills required to manage stakeholders and deliver design, including effective communication, construction design knowledge, process management etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
4
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
2. So far, I can't confidently say that I have learned much at university, because I already learned about what was covered at university from performing my job role. Areas that I may have fell short in university may not be directly applicable to my job role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not that I'm aware of, apart from very occasional networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bowmer + Kirkland to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Overall good employer. I feel valued as long as I'm putting in value. I am given resource for any help I may need. I am given challenges and responsibility which forces growth.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bowmer + Kirkland?
Conduct yourself professionally and show your passion and interest if you have it. Don't apply if you aren't willing to work hard and aren't interested in construction.
