Apprentice CAD Technician 2027

Galliford Try Group; Indian Queens; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Agile working programme

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

GT Plus discounts

Job summary

Galliford Try invites applications for the Apprentice CAD Technician 2027 in Indian Queens, Cornwall. The role forms part of a paid apprenticeship with an 18‑month Trainee Development Programme, including on‑the‑job experience and fully funded academic qualifications.

It offers a graduation pathway into a permanent role and potential travel to other projects. The programme emphasizes BIM competencies, MIDP development, and client‑facing collaboration while supporting your learning and

Responsibilities

• Assist in BIM technical requirements on projects and support the MIDP master plan.
• Participate in creating a safe working environment and respond to client technical requirements.
• Read P&IDs and apply to coordinated models; assist with asset layout in early design development.

Job description

Apprentice CAD Technician 2027

Location: Indian Queens, Cornwall

Closing Date: 13th November 2026

Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering apprenticeship programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for apprentices by TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.

Our award-winning Trainee Development Programme offers hands‑on experience, technical skill development, and academic qualifications. Join our team and kickstart a rewarding full‑time career with fully funded academic support tailored to you.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.

Will you complete a qualification during your apprenticeship?

When you join us as an apprentice, you will:

• Complete an apprenticeship qualification relevant to the role, to suit your current education level. At the end of the programme, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification in this field as well as learning the practical skills and hands‑on experience in a supportive environment.
• Join us on our Trainee Development Programme, where you will be given the training and tools to develop your skills through a series of modules over an 18‑month period followed by a graduation event.

We offer apprenticeships from a level 3 to a degree level apprenticeship fully funded by Galliford Try, tailored to your current education level and course entry requirements.

This role is available for a Summer 2027 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

What could your day look like?

The Apprentice CAD Technician will participate in creating a safe working environment on assigned projects and act as an assistant for project BIM technical requirements; respond to the Clients technical requirements, develop the outline BEP into a Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP) and lead project BIM workshops.

This will include:

• Understanding the impact of design in lifting and ALM
• Surveying duties using our inhouse FARO scanner.
• Assist in in asset layout during early design development.
• Supply chain engagement for engineering solutions
• Able to read P&ID’s and apply to coordinated models.
• Knowledge of pipe fittings and materials
• Understanding fabrication processes and consideration of constructability
• Installation technics
• Undertake Risk Assessments to aid with design.
• Assist the engineering team with TQ assessments.

As part of the apprenticeship programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.

Who are we?

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK’s built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. In Scotland, you’ll know us as Morrison Construction.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasizing health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.

Encouraged by our people-orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.

What do we offer?

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a range of attractive options to help support your career and development, on top of a competitive apprentice salary.

• A career path, not just a job – all our apprentices join us on a permanent contract
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Agile working programme
• A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and GT Plus for discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.

What are we looking for?

We invite applications from those who are passionate about the industry, who are leaving education and want to further their studies, or those who haven’t yet found a route into construction.

You will be willing to learn and get involved in key projects, have the passion, adaptability and a flexible approach to work, along with good communication skills. We are here to support your learning and professional growth; we do not expect you to have any prior experience for this role.

To qualify for the apprenticeship study requirements, you must have eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction and achieve the minimum entry requirements to enrol onto an apprenticeship course related to the role you are applying for.

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role?

At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

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