Level 3 Apprentice CAD Technician/Construction Support Technician

The following is what you will be trained to do during the 2 year apprenticeship.

Apprentices will have the opportunity to rotate departments to gain knowledge and experience of all areas within the business. This will include:

• Estimating


• CAD/Draughting & Technical


• Pre-Construction, Contracts & Operations


• Compliance & Document Management


• Financial/Accounts

The role is to support the design and technical team in producing accurate CAD drawings and technical documentation for projects. The role provides training and development in CAD design, technical coordination, and project support within the construction/design environment.

Key Objectives:

• Ensure the design of each project is appropriate to the works being undertaken


• Ensure suitable and accurate drawings are prepared and maintained throughout the lifecycle of each project


• Support the communication of design information and requirements to the Contracts team to facilitate project delivery

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Design & Technical Support:

• Assist with design activities across multiple projects under the supervision of senior design staff


• Produce accurate and clear CAD drawings for both client and internal use


• Assist in producing and updating drawings throughout the project lifecycle


• Support the preparation of as-built drawings for inclusion in Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals where required


• Source and utilise supplier technical information when preparing drawings

Coordination & Communication:

• Liaise with the Estimating and Contracts Departments to support the successful tendering and delivery of projects


• Assist with coordination between clients and the Contracts Department on design matters


• Attend design meetings when required to support the design team


• Liaise with suppliers regarding specifications, technical data and product information


• Request and follow up on information required from clients to enable the progression of drawings and designs

Materials & Procurement Support:

• Assist in preparing material take-off schedules for procurement purposes


• Check and verify the content of take-off schedules prepared by colleagues where required


• Send enquiries to suppliers based on take-off schedules


• Assist with placing orders for materials in line with project programme requirements


• Review colleague orders prior to issue where instructed

Project & Team Support:

• Assist the Contracts team with design details, programmes and technical queries


• Provide support with estimating and technical queries where required


• Support value engineering activities and provide technical input where appropriate


• Work proactively with colleagues and provide support to clients where required


• Work towards company targets, objectives and overall business vision

Skills & Attributes:

Essential:

• Interest in design, engineering, or construction


• Good IT skills and willingness to learn CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD)


• Good attention to detail and accuracy


• Strong communication and organisational skills


• Willingness to learn and undertake training as part of an apprenticeship programme

Desirable:

• Basic knowledge of CAD software


• GCSEs (or equivalent) in maths, English and a technical subject


• Interest in construction or building services design