Apprentice Cad Technician

Apprentice CAD Technician

This is a full-time apprenticeship opportunity starting with the McAlpine Design Group in September 2024 based at our Head Office in Hemel Hempstead.

Why join us?

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are celebrating our 152nd anniversary - and the achievements of our people through the decades, right up to iconic modern landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, Eden Project and award-winning new Bloomberg building.

It's also the perfect moment to look forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. By joining our family-owned business now, you can achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The CAD Technician Apprentice role

The CAD Technician apprentice will learn to prepare building and civil engineering construction drawings and models in line with design requirements and communicate this information clearly and accurately in digital form to the site team and project engineer to enable the construction phase to commence.

The responsibilities that the CAD Technician would work towards would be:

• Preparation of civil, structural and architectural design models and drawings
• Understanding the principles of what is to be achieved and appreciate what is shown on the drawings can be built
• Ability to manage and use 3D design information including civil, structural and architectural models
• Keeping the project on target by hitting deadlines and compliance with standards relating to digital information

During the apprenticeship, the CAD Technician would work as part of the BIM team within McAlpine Design Group, supporting projects being constructed by Sir Robert McAlpine and others. This would be complemented by study on a day-release basis with a suitable academic provider. Our apprenticeships offer structured development, providing the perfect launch pad for your career and include:

• On-going support from experienced engineers and technicians within the business
• Training to boost your personal and professional development
• Competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Regular reviews from your training provider and business mentor

Here is the link to the Apprenticeship standard;

Civil engineering senior technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Here is the selected course; 

Civil Engineering Senior Technician | London South Bank University ((url removed))

Your profile:

The CAD Technician Apprentice role requires someone with a passion for problem solving, an interest in construction, engineering and the latest technology, and the potential to become a professionally qualified technician (EngTech). You must be eligible to work in the UK. Relevant work experience and a driving licence are desirable but not essential.

Course entry requirements are as follows;

• A Level EEE - Must include Mathematics and preferably a Science in either Chemistry or Physics (UCAS points: 48)

• T-level (Pass or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning. (UCAS points: 72)

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma MPP in an Engineering subject area or Construction and Built Environment area (Must include Mathematics and Further Mathematics) (UCAS points: 64)

• BTEC Level 3 National Diploma MM in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.  (UCAS points: 64)

• Civil Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship MP (UCAS points: 48) alongside grade Pass or Distinction at EPA

• Any other technical qualifications awarded with UCAS points at a similar level supported by substantial relevant work experience , please get in contact with the LSBU Apprenticeships at (url removed) for Apprenticeships Routes

• Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.