APPRENTICE DIGITAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in digital engineering, BIM, CAD and building services design to develop a long-term career within the engineering industry.
Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist engineers and senior technicians with the production of engineering drawings, 3D models and digital information
- Develop practical skills in Revit MEP, AutoCAD and other digital engineering software
- Create and amend 2D drawings, engineering layouts and BIM models
- Assist with the coordination of mechanical and electrical building services within a BIM environment
- Learn to create and modify Revit families, objects, tags, annotations, schedules and legends
- Support the preparation and revision of drawing packages and project documentation
- Apply company BIM standards, protocols and procedures
- Work with Building Services Engineers to translate engineering requirements into accurate digital information
- Assist with clash detection and coordination between services and disciplines
- Maintain organised project files and digital information in accordance with company procedures
- Develop an understanding of relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidance
- Liaise professionally with colleagues, clients, contractors and other project team members
- Attend site visits where appropriate to develop practical knowledge of building services and construction
- Complete apprenticeship coursework, training and assessments within required timescales
- Participate fully in mentoring, training and professional development
- Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and level of training
Training
The training will be 1-2 days a month at the training providers premises in Yaxley.
The successful apprentice will receive hands-on training and support in:
- Digital Engineering and BIM
- Revit MEP and AutoCAD
- Mechanical and electrical building services
- 3D modelling and digital coordination
- Technical drawing and Engineering documentation
- BIM standards and protocols
- Building Regulations and relevant British Standards
- Construction processes and site practices
- Quality assurance and document control
- Professional communication and teamwork
You will work towards the relevant Digital Engineering Technician apprenticeship qualification, including the required off-the-job training and study.
The successful apprentice will be encouraged to build a long-term career within the company.
As experience and competence develop, progression opportunities may include:
- Apprentice Digital Engineering Technician → Digital Engineering Technician → BIM/CAD
- Technician → Senior Digital Engineering Technician / BIM Coordinator
Additional responsibility will be provided as skills and competence develop.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday - Times to be arranged
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 29th September 2026
- Start Date
- Sunday, 1st November 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
About the Employer
WILLOWTREE DESIGN ASSOCIATES
Willowtree Design Associates Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice
Digital Engineering Technician to join our growing engineering design team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in digital engineering, BIM, CAD and building services design to develop a long-term career within the engineering industry.
Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will gain practical experience in producing and managing digital engineering information, technical drawings and 3D models using industry-standard software, whilst working towards your apprenticeship qualification.
You will receive structured training, mentoring and increasing responsibility as your knowledge, skills and confidence develop.