BIM Apprentice (Building Information Modelling) Apprenticeship

EN:Able Futures CIC

Cramlington, Stockton-On-Tees

Closes on Tuesday 1 July 2025

Posted on 8 May 2025


Summary

EN:Able Futures, an award winning apprenticeship employer have partnered with the experienced and established team at CAD21 and are offering a fantastic opportunity for a BIM Apprentice to work with and become part of their growing team.

Wage

£15,606.50 a year

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Wage is made up of National Apprenticeship Wage plus £17 per week travel contribution.

Training course
Digital engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (1 hour unpaid lunch break).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Learn to use Autocad software for designs
  • Learn to use Revit software for designs
  • Learn how to use Navisworks
  • Creating and editing models using Autocad/Revit
  • Using Microsoft packages
  • Collaborating with Architects and Structural Engineers
  • Supporting BIM Manager and wider BIM Team
  • Updating models based on feedback
  • Organisation and maintenace of engineering documents such as designs, models and simulations

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • 12 Berrymoor Court, Northumberland Business Park, Cramlington, NE23 7RZ
  • Unit 15, Halegrove Court, Cygnet Drive, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 3DB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

Your training course

Digital engineering technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Able to identify risk activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours. Able to extract reports and images for tool-box talks and site- inductions using models and simulations
  • Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of project. Using models to demonstrate the reduction of waste to stakeholders
  • Assist in applying engineering principles by using established and emerging engineering technologies
  • Prepare simple commercial schedules and reports demonstrating digital workflows
  • Prepare initial design briefs, recommendations, programmes and detailed designs via a digital workflow considering design risks and responsibilities
  • Assist in the implementation of innovation, contributing to case studies that demonstrate value. Good general IT skills and their application
  • Create simple construction simulations and logistic planning using a digital workflow
  • Assess and report on quality standards of the projects via the digital environment
  • To identify where the current role ties in to the construction industry. Articulating the respective position in the construction sector and highlighting how it integrates with other sectors / disciplines
  • Support the development of stakeholder engagement and carry out a stakeholder presentation, demonstrating the appropriate presentation skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to move information from project delivery into commissioning and operation through involvement in the handover of digital assets

Your training plan

The training will take place on a day release basis (1 day per week) at Hartlepool College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5 or above)
  • Maths (grade 5 or above)

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Ability to use CAD Software
  • Interest in Construction
  • Interest in Engineering

About this company

EN:Able Futures, award-winning Shared/Flexi Job apprenticeship service will support you through your apprenticeship journey and professional development. We employ our apprentices directly and are listed on the Flexi Job Apprenticeship Register. We work with hosts in Yorkshire and the North East to provide apprentices in the construction and civil engineering industry.

After this apprenticeship

It is expected that the successful candidate will progress within CAD21, progressing to a more senior role and receive professional recognition upon completion. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EN:Able Futures CIC

Sophie Richardson

sophie.richardson@efficiencynorth.org

07977948618

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319338.

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Closes on Tuesday 1 July 2025

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