Apprentice CAD Designer

Chevron Green Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A traffic management consultancy based in Birmingham is seeking an Apprentice CAD Designer to gain a Level 4 qualification while working full-time in a role that includes producing temporary traffic management drawings and learning the industry standards. Successful candidates will develop essential skills and knowledge through hands-on experience with a supportive design team. With a starting salary of £15,000, the position also offers extensive benefits, including job security and development opportunities.

Benefits

Permanent position offering job security

Level 4 qualification paid for by the company

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday holiday

Company pension

Access to internal academy

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Organised and hard-working individual aiming for career development.
• Must possess a driving licence or be taking driving lessons.
• High level of accuracy and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Developing understanding of the sector through observation.
• Producing and designing temporary traffic management drawings.
• Assisting design modifications to facilitate operations.

Skills

Organised

Excellent IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or above

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Role: Apprentice CAD Designer

Location: Stunning state of the art office in Birmingham with onsite amenities including a Gym, Nursery, Café and Coffee Shop! As part of your apprenticeship, you will also be required to attend South & City Birmingham College 1 day per week.

Salary: Starting at £15,000 per annum, increasing after 12 months of service.

Benefits

• Permanent position offering job security
• Gain a Level 4 qualification, paid for by the company
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + an additional day for your birthday
• Company pension*
• Access to our internal academy and career development
• Employee assistance programme*
• Career development
• Fill Your Boots rewards
• Help at Hand benefits
• Life assurance*

About Us

We are temporary traffic management CAD design experts working within a variety of industries. We provide temporary traffic management (TTM) designs for urban & rural roads, in addition to dual carriageway & motorways anywhere in the UK using the latest industry software.

As well as specialising in TTM design, we also provide vehicle swept path analysis, consultancy, RRRAP assessments, BIM/3D design and traffic modelling.

We are a growing business with an ever‑increasing workload, meaning there is opportunity to gain a vast amount of skills, experience and develop a rewarding career.

About the role of Apprentice CAD Designer

This is a full‑time and permanent position. In this role you will gain a Level 4 apprenticeship standard, a civil engineering qualification and will work with the design team to develop your skills and knowledge. Typical day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Developing an understanding of the sector through observation and working closely with your mentor
• Producing and designing scaled and schematic temporary traffic management drawings
• Assisting with design modifications to facilitate operations
• Ensuring all temporary traffic management drawings are in accordance with guidelines
• Keeping all paperwork up to date
• Maintaining CAD models, drawings and associated files
• Working with lead designers to improve skills in BricsCAD and learning how to keep a consistent high standard of final presentation of temporary traffic management drawings
• Receiving continual health & safety and Lantra‑approved training to help develop and keep up to date your knowledge and experience in temporary traffic management
• Completing all training associated with the apprenticeship

About you

You are organised, hard‑working and want to learn and forge a career for yourself. You work well under pressure and are able to work to deadlines. Reliable and always going the extra mile are a few words that could describe you.

Essential Attributes for an Apprentice CAD Designer

• Suitable Level 3 qualification where required and GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or above or equivalent
• Driving licence or taking driving lessons – road knowledge/awareness is paramount and you will be required to travel as part of your placement
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent level of written and spoken English
• Interest in AutoCAD or similar packages
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with clients and colleagues
• High level of accuracy
• Analytical skills
• Creative flair
• Able to generate ideas and put them into practice
• Able to work in a small team and add value by being a team player

So, if you want to join a winning team and be part of an innovative organisation which is focussed on company growth and employee progression, click on the apply button today.

* Training is subject to signing a training agreement*

*Ts & Cs apply