Technical Design Engineer Apprentice

Summary

The Technical Apprentice will assist with the management the engineering design process from land appraisal through to construction issue. They will support development engineers with appointing appropriate consultants, agreeing fees in-line with budgets and liaising with statutory authorities.

Wage

£24,964.68 a year

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Training course

Engineering design technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Thursday 8:30- 5pm Friday- 8:30- 4pm 30 minute lunch break

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 July 2025

Duration

4 years

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

Submission of design information to statutory authorities (Councils etc.)
Arranging signing/sealing of agreement documentation (e.g. S104, S38, S278, SAB) with in-house personnel and external authorities
Assist with the cost assessments on the technical viability of new sites
Submission and liaison with NHBC/LABC to provide design information, monitor engineering conditions and confirm site visits
Communicate with consultants undertaking site investigations, topographical survey and other assessment reports on land acquired to ensure efficient progression of works
Assist in the production of layouts and technical report for Land Appraisals; and required working drawings and answer technical queries that may arise
Assist in the production of layouts and technical report for Land Appraisals; and required working drawings and answer technical queries that may arise
Issue engineering information to Commercial, Construction and Sales departments
Assist in the production of services drawings and engineering drawings (external works, as-built surveys etc.)
Work alongside the development engineers/assistant development engineers to liaise with Highway and Sewer Inspectors along with Statutory Authority officials to secure the adoption of all site infrastructure

Where you'll work

Bridgemere House
Chester Road, Preston Brook
Runcorn
WA7 3BD

Training

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

College or training organisation

WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering design technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
Work in accordance with the design process, company management systems, policies and procedures.
Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources such as specifications, engineering drawings, concepts, stakeholders.
Identify and assess factors that affect designs such as materials, application, location, risk and environment.
Select materials and parts.
Propose and evaluate ideas for sustainable engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges.
Develop solutions that can be manufactured or built, and proven, operated and maintained during their operational life and decommissioned or recycled at the end of their operational life.
Provide feedback on engineering designs.
Apply quality assurance procedures to engineering drawings or models, including own designs and those of peers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Produce written documents, schedules and reports.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in drawings and specifications and propose solutions.
Incorporate changes to an existing design as a result of any modifications made during the as-built implementation.
Create concepts for system layouts and associated components.
Read, interpret and establish design intent.
Determine the correct tolerances for components of the design.
Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Perform simple calculations to use in design drawings.
Use measuring techniques for reverse engineering.
Option 1. Produce general arrangements of electrical power.
Option 1. Produce detailed drawings of electrical power components such as wires connection, voltage, capacity, main switches.
Option 1. Identify cable types and application.
Option 1. Use digital tools such as CAD and BIM to produce electrical power project deliverables such as output drawings and electrical designs.
Option 2. Produce general arrangements of control and instrumentation designs.
Option 2. Produce detailed drawings of control and instrumentation components such as cable numbers, wire colours, junction block numbers and panel identification.
Option 2. Identify different cable types and appropriate application.
Option 2. Use digital tools such as CAD to produce control and instrumentation project deliverables.
Option 3. Produce general arrangements of mechanical designs.
Option 3. Produce detailed drawings of mechanical components such as part dimensions, shape and manufacture.
Option 3. Use digital tools such as CAD to produce mechanical project deliverables.
Option 4. Produce general arrangements of piping design.
Option 4. Produce detailed drawings of piping components such as pipework, ducts and fittings and including supports and skids.
Option 4. Use digital tools such as CAD or Plant Design Management Systems to produce piping design project deliverables.
Option 5. Produce general arrangements of structures showing multiple materials such as steel, concrete, masonry, timber.
Option 5. Produce detailed drawings for multiple materials such as steel, concrete, timber or masonry.
Option 5. Use digital tools such as CAD and BIM to produce structural project deliverables.
Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
Work in accordance with the design process, company management systems, policies and procedures.
Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources such as specifications, engineering drawings, concepts, stakeholders.
Identify and assess factors that affect designs such as materials, application, location, risk and environment.
Select materials and parts.
Propose and evaluate ideas for sustainable engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges.
Develop solutions that can be manufactured or built, and proven, operated and maintained during their operational life and decommissioned or recycled at the end of their operational life.
Provide feedback on engineering designs.
Apply quality assurance procedures to engineering drawings or models, including own designs and those of peers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Produce written documents, schedules and reports.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in drawings and specifications and propose solutions.
Incorporate changes to an existing design as a result of any modifications made during the as-built implementation.
Create concepts for system layouts and associated components.
Read, interpret and establish design intent.
Determine the correct tolerances for components of the design.
Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Perform simple calculations to use in design drawings.
Use measuring techniques for reverse engineering.

Your training plan

One day a week at Warrington & Vale Royal College (Warrington site)

More training information

Oversight and training will be provided throughout working days to provide a holistic and well-rounded training programme of all aspects of the Technical team scope of works

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Aspirational
Motivated

Other requirements

There is likely to be days when the full day could be spent on a computer but is interspersed with site visits that could occur in all weathers. The primary office would be the above address and then presence on Castle Green developments across the North-West. The ideal candidate will have the following: Interest in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical works, experience within consultant AND/OR housebuilder beneficial but not essential. Extensive training provided in the role. Experience with CAD, Microsoft software (excel/Word/PowerPoint), Site3D, Builderstorm and PDS preferrable but not essential as training can be provided Drive to always provide high quality of work Strong team culture and desire to set industry beating design standards

About this company

Castle Green is a forward-thinking homebuilder with a 35-year heritage. The name Castle Green encapsulates the core values behind our team and our homes. ‘Castle’ conveys the heritage that we have built up over the past three and a half decades; while ‘Green’ underpins our aspiration to deliver homes in line with the Government’s Green Revolution pledge. Castle Green Homes is committed to delivering high-quality homes and exceptional customer service, as evidenced by their HBF 5-Star rating. Our pioneering digital-first approach has set us apart within the industry, making it easier than ever to search for and purchase your dream home. We believe the homebuying journey should be happy, not stressful. That’s why we have developed innovative digital tools and technologies that allow our customers to customise their dream home, track construction progress, and complete the buying process digitally from the comfort of their own home.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to Assistant Development Engineer and beyond based upon monitored continued development, excellence and desire to do so

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