CAD Technician Apprentice
Level 3

Apprenticeship Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice CAD Technician to join our growing transport and civil engineering team. This is a great opportunity to start a career in infrastructure design whilst gaining hands on experience producing technical drawings and designs alongside experienced engineers on live UK projects.

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

• Producing technical and presentation drawings for transport and civil engineering projects using CAD software
• Supporting the design of highways, drainage and infrastructure improvements on live UK development projects
• Working alongside experienced engineers and transport planners to develop practical engineering and design skills
• Learning how to prepare highway layouts, vehicle tracking drawings and site access strategies
• Undertaking site visits, surveys and technical assessments to support project delivery
• Using industry software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other design tools
• Assisting with project documentation, drawing management and quality assurance processes
• Collaborating with architects, clients and other design professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Developing knowledge of engineering standards, regulations, health and safety and BIM principles
• Gaining hands on experience whilst working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification

Where you’ll work

NUTMEG HOUSE
60 GAINSFORD STREET
LONDON
SE1 2NY

Training

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

Your training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

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Training Schedule

• 2 ½ Year Apprenticeship Programme
• Civil Engineering, Knowledge, skills and Behaviours – delivered in the workplace
• Level 3 BTEC in Civil Engineering – Day Release or Remote Delivery
• Specialist Training Programme Blocks of your choice
• End Point Assessment – Knowledge Test, Practical Test and Presentation / Interview
• Specialist Training in industry software

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 5+)
• Mathematics (grade 5+)

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

Desirable Qualifications:

Other in:

Design, Maths, Engineering, Geography (Grade C-A)

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

About this Employer

Velocity is a specialist, client-focused, transport, waste and highways consultancy. Typical services include: Transport Due-diligence, Transport Statements/ Assessments, Travel Plans, Construction Traffic Management Plans, Delivery and Servicing Management Plans, Car Park Management Plans, Traffic Modelling, Vehicle Swept Path analysis, Pre-demo and pre-redevelopment audits, Waste Management Strategies, Flood Risk Assessments and Prelim Drainage Design. Section 278 Highway Design.

https://www.velocity-tp.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression onto planning and/or engineering roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Declan McDonnell

[email protected]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031568.