Structural Engineering Technician Apprentice
Level 3

Apprenticeship Summary

This is an opportunity to join Fairhurst as part of the engineering design team. You will produce CAD drawings in both 2D and 3D as well as REVIT structural models and develop your design and drawing skills in a fast-paced workplace. On completion, you will be able to produce drawings to industry standards and regulations.

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

This role focuses on the use of computer aided design software, and its application to design.

Day to day tasks would include:

• Using CAD and Revit software to produce and amend 2D and 3D drawings to support building engineering design projects
• Provides assistance at an appropriate level in the preparation of technical drawings, specifications and reports for new or refurbishment to existing structures and buildings for tender and construction stage
• Assisting with liaison at an appropriate level with clients, design team and other relevant bodies for design coordination
• Assisting with liaison at an appropriate level with contractors for live projects on site
• Working collaboratively with other staff from other disciplines
• Assisting senior staff where necessary in writing notes of meetings and attending meetings with clients, local authorities and other consultants from various disciplines
• Understanding of BIM and assist in undertaking 3D model clash detection with other disciplines

Where you’ll work

1 Arngrove Court,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
Newcastle
NE4 6DB

Training

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

Your training course

Engineering design technician (level 3)

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Training Schedule

• 2 ½ Year Apprenticeship Programme
• Design Technician, Knowledge, skills & Behaviours – delivered in the workplace
• Level 3 BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment – Day Release or Remote Delivery (Optional qualification)
• Specialist Training Programme Blocks
• End Point Assessment – Knowledge Test, Practical Test and Presentation/Interview Specialist training in structural steel modelling (Tekla Structures and BIM processes)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4+)
• Mathematics (grade 4+)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills

About this Employer

Fairhurst is one of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary engineering consultancies, working on a wide range of building and infrastructure projects across the country.

As an apprentice, you’ll be part of a supportive design team, learning from experienced engineers and contributing to real projects from an early stage. Fairhurst is committed to sustainable design and creating solutions that have a positive impact on the environment.

With offices across the UK and over 100 years of experience, Fairhurst offers excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression.

Fairhurst | Consulting Structural and Civil Engineers

After this apprenticeship

Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to work as a qualified structural engineering technician, which in turn can lead on to design office manager or other senior level roles within the organisation. Chartership (EngTech, TIstructE) through the Institution of Structural Engineering will also be encouraged.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Declan McDonnell

[email protected]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026989.