Civil/Structural Engineering CAD Technician apprentice

  • Company: MJA Consulting
  • Location: Abingdon, OX14 3YS
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £19,000.00 per year
  • Sector: Construction and the built environment
  • Ref: NAS-2000017688
  • Application Deadline Date: 13/04/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday with a 3/4 hour lunch break each day. Flexi-time available after one years service. No evening or weekend work.

Brief Description

An excellent introduction to a career as a CAD Technician. You will support Civil and Structural engineers by producing high quality CAD drawings of a range of civil and structural engineering designs.

Training to be Provided

Training will take place via day release to Coventry University during term time and on the job training during university breaks.  Applicants should live within commuting distances of our offices in Abingdon and have the ability to commute to Coventry by train or car once a week.

Future Prospects

Apprentices have the opportunity to continue studying and gain a B.Eng in civil engineering. Some students decide to stay with the business without gaining further qualifications and we are also happy to support this.

Vacancy Detail


  • Use a variety of CAD software confidently with a clear understanding of the best way to approach each job.

  • Produce detailed engineering layouts and details to enable house builders to build houses on site.

  • Support engineers in getting technical approval with statutory bodies to meet legal requirements.

  • Complete simple engineering designs including levels and details, carriageway design, external works drawings, conveyance plans, standard details and other engineering tasks as directed.

  • Ensure internal processes are followed (e.g. updating drawing issue registers) so that information about jobs can be easily accessed.

  • Provide administrative support to the team e.g. printing and folding drawings and document control procedures, enabling engineers to focus on design work.

Other Information

Previous applicants should not apply.

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