Construction Support Technician Apprenticeship

CR STRUCTURAL SERVICES LIMITED

DURHAM (DH1 5TS)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 October 2026

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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in architecture, construction and building design while gaining practical experience alongside a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
You will gradually develop the skills required to produce professional architectural drawings and technical information.

Wage

£18,720 a year

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Training course
Construction support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 13 November 2026

Duration

1 year 11 months

Positions available

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

  • Assist with the preparation of architectural drawings using CAD software.
  • Produce and update existing, proposed, planning and Building Regulations drawings.
  • Assist with measured building surveys and site visits.
  • Take site measurements, photographs and notes.
  • Help prepare plans, elevations, sections and construction details.
  • Learn how buildings are constructed and how different materials and systems are specified.
  • Work with architectural and structural engineering team members to coordinate designs.
  • Make drawing amendments following internal reviews and client comments.
  • Maintain accurate project files and drawing records.
  • Develop an understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction standards.

Where you'll work

SALVUS HOUSE
AYKLEY HEAD
DURHAM
DH1 5TS

Training

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

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
  • Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
  • Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
  • Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
  • The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
  • Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
  • Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
  • Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
  • Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
  • Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
  • Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
  • Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
  • Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
  • The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
  • Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
  • Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
  • Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
  • Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Initiative

About this employer

What sets us apart is simple: we do architectural and structural design within the same team. Our structural engineers are involved from the concept stage, so the structure of your project is considered early, avoiding the all-too-common situation where a design gains planning approval only to prove neither structurally viable nor affordable.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into a career in architecture, construction and building design.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058287.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)