NUTMEG HOUSE
60 GAINSFORD STREET, LONDON, SE1 2NY

VELOCITY TRANSPORT PLANNING LIMITED - Apprentice CAD Technician

Salary: £22,080 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Fri 31 Jul 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
VELOCITY TRANSPORT PLANNING LIMITED - Apprentice CAD Technician

Summary

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.

Annual wage: £22,080 a year
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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.

https://www.velocity-tp.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Health cash plan, pension scheme, employee discounts, life assurance.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression onto planning and/or engineering roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VELOCITY TRANSPORT PLANNING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031568.

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Closes on Friday 31 July 2026

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