Apprentice CAD Technician
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice CAD Technician to join our growing transport and civil engineering team. Start your career in infrastructure design, gaining hands-on experience and developing your skills alongside experienced engineers on live UK projects.
Role
- 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 build 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
- Supporting project documentation, drawing management and quality assurance processes
- Collaborating with architects, clients and other design professionals as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team
- Developing knowledge of engineering standards, regulations, health and safety and BIM principles
- Gaining hands-on experience while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification
Training
- 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
- Possible progression onto planning and/or engineering roles
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Civil engineering technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD
- Working Week
- Monday- Friday 9.00am- 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 16th October 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 3rd November 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 5+ (Essential)
- Mathematics GCSE, grade 5+ (Essential)
- Including Maths and English Five GCSEs, grade 4+ (Essential)
- Design, Maths, Engineering, Geography A-levels, BTEC or equivalent, grade C-A (Desired)
About the Employer
VELOCITY TRANSPORT PLANNING LIMITED
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.