Apprentice CAD Technician (Civil/Infrastructure)

EASTWOOD AND PARTNERS (CONSULTING ENGINEERS) LIMITED

Sheffield (S11 9AS)

Closes in 26 days (Thursday 28 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 May 2026

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Summary

You will support engineers in designing infrastructure (roads,drainage,bridges,foundations,water systems etc) by creating CAD drawings, using design software, conducting site surveys and managing project data. No previous engineering experience is required.The role involves on-the-job training and opportunity for further, fully funded study.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

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We review our salaries twice yearly, and reward staff based on merit.

Training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, Shift pattern options are: 8.15am to 4.45pm, 8.45am to 5.15pm, 9.15am to 5.45pm. 1 Hour Lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Saturday 1 August 2026

Duration

3 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

  • Supporting engineers in designing infrastructure (roads, drainage, bridges, foundations, water systems etc)
  • Create CAD drawings
  • Using Design Software
  • Conducting Site Surveys
  • Managing Project Data

As a trainee CAD Technician, you will be provided full training on how to use CAD to support our Infrastructure Engineers, learning how to draw external works and plot drainage for large residential sites and various building types. 

Where you'll work

St Andrews House
23 Kingfield Road
Sheffield
S11 9AS

Training

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

Training provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
  • Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
  • Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
  • Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
  • Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
  • Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
  • Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
  • Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
  • Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
  • Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
  • Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
  • Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
  • Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
  • Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
  • Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
  • Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
  • Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
  • Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
  • Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
  • Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
  • Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
  • Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
  • Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
  • Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance

Training schedule

  • One day per week at City Campus, Granville Road, Sheffield. S2 2RL
  • Combined with Google Classroom sessions and conventional tutor led class lessons

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)
  • Science (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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Self Motivated

About this employer

An award-winning engineering firm, a career opportunity with longevity, and an inspiring team to become a valued part of.

Eastwood Consulting Engineers are a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm based in Sheffield, covering civil, structural, geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering.

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Company benefits

  • Flexible working 
  • 4% contributory pension scheme 
  • Life insurance cover 
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Discounted health cash plan
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Regular social events

After this apprenticeship

  • In addition, the role may also involve developing CAD and other software skills to draw general arrangements in steel, concrete, timber and domestic including RC for medium to large structures

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028885.

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Closes in 26 days (Thursday 28 May 2026 at 11:59pm)