We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice CAD Technician to join our growing transport and civil engineering team. This is a great opportunity to start a career in infrastructure design whilst gaining hands on experience producing technical drawings and designs alongside experienced engineers on live UK projects.
Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break. 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 2 Years 6 Months
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
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 develop 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
Assisting with project documentation, drawing management and quality assurance processes
Collaborating with architects, clients and other design professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Developing knowledge of engineering standards, regulations, health and safety and BIM principles
Gaining hands on experience whilst working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD
Your training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Your training plan
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 5+)
Mathematics (grade 5+)
Including Maths and English (grade 4+)
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
Design, Maths, Engineering, Geography (grade C-A)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
About this company
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.