Digital Construction Apprentice
DGP
Kent (DA13 9PA)
Closes in 18 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026)
Posted on 17 June 2026
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Summary
The Digital Construction Apprentice will support the Digital Construction Logistics Planning team in producing high-quality technical drawings, site layouts, 3D models, visualisations, surveys, and tender documentation.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Digital engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Days and shifts are to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
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
This apprenticeship provides structured development in digital engineering tools (AutoCAD, AutoTURN, SketchUp, Twinmotion). It aims to help the business increase capacity and build long-term digital skills within the team.
The role is designed to grow over time, starting with supervised tasks and progressing towards independent delivery of core digital outputs within 6–12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational responsibilities will include supporting the team with:
Where you'll work
Station Road
Kent
DA13 9PA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
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
As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a nationally recognised Level 3 Digital Engineering Technician Standard via our training partner, Learning Skills Partnership . Your Apprenticeship typically takes 24 months to complete and is fully supported through a combination of regular online lessons, e-learning materials, and access to their team of experts for 1-2-1 advice and support.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
About this employer
DGP is a family-owned and operated business, founded over 35 years ago and built on family values. Today, DGP is a leading construction logistics, security and support service company, supporting clients who share our values, to deliver complex and highly regulated projects across the UK.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the role may progress to:
- Digital Construction technician
- Digital Logistics Planner
- Assistant Pre-Construction Technician
- BIM/Digital Construction roles within the wider business
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Learning Skills Partnership
holly.parkinson@learningskillspartnership.com
01482 338844
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037766.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.