Digital Design Apprentice
EDSB LIMITED
Leeds (LS11 8LZ)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 June 2026
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Summary
The Digital Design Apprentice will support the design team in the administration, maintenance and development of digital project information across the business. The role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in digital construction and design processes, while developing skills in various software platforms.
- Wage
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£16,120 to £25,610.65, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Digital engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm with 45 minutes for lunch.
38 hours 45 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 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
Digital Design Support:
- Assist the Digital Design Coordinator with day-to-day digital design activities
- Support the creation, organisation, and maintenance of digital project documentation
- Help maintain drawing registers, revision logs, and project records.
- Assist with the preparation and distribution of drawings and design information
- Support the implementation of company digital standards and procedures
Software Administration:
- Carry out administrative tasks within company software platforms, including: Simpro, Fieldwire, Document management systems
Common Data Environments (CDEs) - Upload, organise, and maintain project documentation and records
- Ensure project information is accurately entered and updated within company systems
- Support users with basic software queries and escalate issues where required
- Assist with reporting and data extraction from company software systems
CAD and BIM Development:
- Learn and develop proficiency in AutoCAD for the production and amendment of technical drawings
- Learn and develop proficiency in Revit for Building Information Modelling (BIM) projects
- Assist in the creation and updating of 2D and 3D design models under supervision
- Support the coordination of design information between departments
- Help maintain CAD and BIM standards, templates, and libraries
Project Support:
- Assist project teams with drawing issuance and document control activities
- Support project setup within digital platforms
- Monitor and track project information workflows
- Assist in coordinating design information between engineering, project management, and installation teams
- Attend project and departmental meetings as required
General Duties:
- Maintain accurate records and filing systems
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Digital Design department
- Participate in training and professional development activities
- Comply with company quality, health & safety, and information security procedures
- Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by management
Where you'll work
2 Meadow Court
Millshaw
Leeds
LS11 8LZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP
Training course
Digital engineering technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
The training will take place at work and college
More training information
The course will be day release
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Pass)
- Maths (grade Pass)
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
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Postive attitude
Other requirements
- Basic knowledge of CAD software is desirable
- Interest in digital engineering, construction technology, BIM or technical design
- A vetting and DBS check is mandatory on joining
About this employer
EDSB Compliance Solutions are national providers of Fire & Security, Electrical, Mechanical and Building Services. From Design and Specification through to Installation and Maintenance, our focus is to deliver compliance, alongside an unbeatable level of service. We work nationally across the UK and we pride ourselves on being a flexible, client focused organisation responding quickly and efficiently to our clients’ needs. Our aim is to work closely with our valued clients to ensure our service delivery is exceptional at all times.
http://www.edsb.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Private healthcare after successful probationary
- Company pension scheme
- Birthday day off as additional day's holiday
- 20 days holiday increasing to 25 days maximum
- Buying & Selling scheme
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Progression with the Design Team and throughout the business
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP
edsbcareers@edsb.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038034.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)