Apprenticeship Summary
A brilliant opportunity has arisen to join the team at Oakwood Engineering as an Apprentice Steel Detailer specialising in construction modelling and detailing structural steel this is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in engineering.
Wage
£15,600 for your first year
They pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Training course
Engineering Design Technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:45pm.
Friday 8:00am – 12:-00pm
37.5 hours a week
Start date
Monday 16 November 2026
Duration
36 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Who you’ll work for
OAKWOOD ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LTD
What you’ll do at work
Oakwood is not a design office. We don’t create the original concepts or take on design responsibility. What we do is equally vital – we take the engineer’s or architect’s design information and turn it into accurate, buildable 3D models and fabrication drawings.
As an Apprentice Steel Detailer, you’ll be trained in:
- Developing 3D models of steel structures based on supplied design information
- Producing fabrication and assembly drawings that fabricators and site teams rely on
- Identifying missing details and resolving buildability issues through clear communication
- Coordinating with fabricators and contractors so everything fits on site
- Breaking down complex designs into thousands of precise parts and packages
- You’ll be the link between the design and the build – making sure that what’s on paper can actually be manufactured and assembled in the real world
Where you’ll work
Unit 29, Waters Edge Business Park, Modwen Road, Salford, M5 3EZ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Your training course
Engineering Design Technician (level 3)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4 or above or equivalent)
- Math (grade Grade 4 or above or equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Willingness to lear
About this Employer
Oakwood Engineering is a consultancy that specialises in delivering solutions that support clients in the built environment throughout the project lifecycle. Oakwood has a 35 year history and a portfolio of over 500 completed projects. We have an extensive team of Virtual Design & Construction professionals highly skilled in modelling, information management and process improvement. We collaborate with clients to identify business drivers and requirements whilst supporting supply chains during delivery to improve performance and assure compliance. Our specialist structural engineering division has the capacity and experience to accommodate structures of all sizes and types. Our 4D visual planning and Building Information Modelling expertise are second to none. We not only win awards for our work, but we take great pride in every single project we deliver. Here at Oakwood Engineering we pride ourselves on understanding how to deliver above and beyond our clients’ expectations to maximise efficiency throughout a project’s lifecycle.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to work as a qualified estimator, which in turn can lead onto other senior level roles within the organisation.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Abi Hodgkinson
03302320284
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056775.
