Design Apprentice

BLADEROOM GROUP LIMITED

Warwickshire (CV32 4BA)

Closes on Wednesday 23 December 2026

Posted on 9 October 2026

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Summary

Join our close-knit design team as a Design Apprentice, shaping world-class Data Centres in the UK and abroad. Learn on the job alongside architects, engineers and BIM specialists while studying, building skills in design, BIM and off-site construction. Ideal for a motivated individual who loves tech and design.

Wage

£22,700 a year

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Annual salary review

Training course
Construction design and build technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 08:30- 17:30

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 January 2027

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

  • Assist in the production and coordination of design information using BIM software such as Revit
  • Support Design Managers and project teams in delivering design solutions across multiple projects
  • Help maintain and update digital models, drawings and project documentation
  • Attend design reviews, coordination meetings and project workshops
  • Assist with the preparation of technical drawings, schedules and presentations
  • Support the coordination of information between architects, engineers, consultants and contractors
  • Learn and apply BIM standards, design processes and company procedures
  • Assist in the development of innovative off-site construction solutions
  • Contribute to continuous product improvement and standardisation initiatives
  • Support the preparation of project deliverables across RIBA Stages 1 to 6
  • Develop an understanding of construction regulations, health and safety requirements and industry best practice
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and level of experience
  • Occasional travel to projects, supplier facilities and industry events may be required

Where you'll work

BladeRoom Group Limited
53A Parade
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 4BA

Training

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

Training provider

SKILLS4STEM LTD.

Training course

Construction design and build technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Apply mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve technical, engineering and design problems.
  • Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components and parts.
  • Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data.
  • Produce design and technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages.
  • Produce technical design solutions.
  • Comply with industry standards, CDM, statutory regulation and legislation, policies, and codes of practice.
  • Comply with health, safety and welfare regulations, standards and guidance.
  • Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risk.
  • Apply principles of sustainable development and assess impact.
  • Apply ethical and data security principles to design projects.
  • Prepare written design reports.
  • Interact with the operation and maintenance of a Common Data Environment CDE and ensure this maintains integrity and follows agreed protocols and that data security.
  • Handle information including validating, managing, disseminating and storing throughout all stages of a project or asset.
  • Identify design defects and solve problems to advise a compliant outcome, escalate issues or concerns.
  • Apply quality assurance techniques.
  • Use computer based software systems and packages to manage construction projects for example BIM tools, data analytics and databases.
  • Conduct site inspections of designs and report findings.
  • Comply with sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance including the management and designing out of waste.
  • Optimise energy use through design of efficient fabric, passive and active design solutions, low energy lighting, building controls, energy performance.
  • Optimise site potential and building space.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Apply project management techniques. For example: project budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Interpret and extract relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions including BIM, and other task specific modelling software
  • Apply mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve technical, engineering and design problems.
  • Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components and parts.
  • Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data.
  • Produce design and technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages.
  • Produce technical design solutions.
  • Comply with industry standards, CDM, statutory regulation and legislation, policies, and codes of practice.
  • Comply with health, safety and welfare regulations, standards and guidance.
  • Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risk.
  • Apply principles of sustainable development and assess impact.
  • Apply ethical and data security principles to design projects.
  • Prepare written design reports.
  • Interact with the operation and maintenance of a Common Data Environment CDE and ensure this maintains integrity and follows agreed protocols and that data security.
  • Handle information including validating, managing, disseminating and storing throughout all stages of a project or asset.
  • Identify design defects and solve problems to advise a compliant outcome, escalate issues or concerns.
  • Apply quality assurance techniques.
  • Use computer based software systems and packages to manage construction projects for example BIM tools, data analytics and databases.
  • Conduct site inspections of designs and report findings.
  • Comply with sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance including the management and designing out of waste.
  • Optimise energy use through design of efficient fabric, passive and active design solutions, low energy lighting, building controls, energy performance.
  • Optimise site potential and building space.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Apply project management techniques. For example: project budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Interpret and extract relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions including BIM, and other task specific modelling software

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

A Level in:

In a Technical/Science Based Subject (grade 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative

Other requirements

  • Right to Work in the UK Check
  • Basic DBS

About this employer

BladeRoom Technologies has over 20 years’ experience and pedigree in the design, manufacture, delivery and commissioning of offsite, mission critical facilities to specialist market sectors all over the world. Our Company is renowned for the successful completion of projects, the quality of our facilites and the high performance of all our staff members.

http://www.bladeroom.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Life Insurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Designer, Design Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLADEROOM GROUP LIMITED

Aar

afavill@bladeroom.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058390.

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Closes on Wednesday 23 December 2026