Apprentice BIM Technician - Leeds

NG BAILEY GROUP LIMITED

Leeds (LS11 0DL)

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 8 March 2026)

Posted on 3 February 2026

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Summary

Join NG Bailey and be part of the next generation who bring to life the next nuclear power station, hospital, school or theme park. Maybe you’ll help save the environment in your own small way by being involved in the early work for a new wind farm or battery factory.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course
Digital engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, working hours are between 07:00am and 17:30pm, shift dependent on the project.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 26 August 2026

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

  • Understand the role and purpose of BIM (Building Information Modelling) & CAD (Computer Aided Design) in the construction industry
  • Use the latest 3D modelling techniques to create virtual service systems
  • Understand how BIM is implemented throughout a project lifecycle
  • Create detailed drawings in a live model
  • Work closely with and build working relationships with a range of engineers
  • Coordinate a wide range of building systems and plants to pre-set detailed standards and spatial constraints

Where you'll work

White Rose Office Park
Millshaw Park Lane
Leeds
LS11 0DL

Training

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

Training provider

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

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

Training schedule

  • You will train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country
  • Level 3 Digital Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Block release at college
  • You will regularly attend in-house training and development as part of the programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade C/4 or above)
  • Science (grade C/4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Excellent timekeeping
  • Are keen to learn
  • Safety Conscious

Other requirements

  • Work indoors, outdoors and occasionally at height
  • Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary

About this employer

NG Bailey is the UK's leading independent engineering and services business. Our vision is ‘to be the best – creating exceptional environments for present and future generations’. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, and our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects. Our company has two divisions, Engineering and Services, which together we bring buildings and infrastructure to life.

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Company benefits

  • Pension and employer contribution
  • Personal Well-being/Volunteer days
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted gym memberships

After this apprenticeship

  • Once qualified, there is the potential of a permanent position within the company. If you successfully gain a permanent position, there are many opportunities to advance your career. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009276.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 8 March 2026)

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