Apprentice Civils Design Engineer

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP

Salary Finance benefits

Choices lifestyle platform

MiDeals discounts

Cycle-to-work

Life cover

Enhanced pension

Share plan

Mitie Stars recognition

Job summary

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services invites applications for an Apprentice CAD Technician. Based at our Matfen office, you will support the engineering team in CAD drawing production, design support, and documentation for security infrastructure projects while following an approved apprenticeship path.

You will gain practical CAD, civil engineering, and security systems knowledge, with structured training and mentorship across multiple disciplines and standards relevant to utilities and critical

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Mathematics and English.
• Interest in engineering, construction, design, or technical subjects.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing technical drawings using AutoCAD and other software.
• Amend and update drawings under supervision of senior engineers.
• Learn to interpret technical specifications, site surveys, and engineering information.
• Support engineers and project teams with design-related tasks.
• Prepare design packages and technical documentation.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Enthusiastic learner

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organised

Initiative

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Desirable: Engineering/Construction/Design tech-related qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

Better places, thriving communities.

The Apprentice Civil CAD Technician will support the engineering team in producing technical drawings and design documentation for security infrastructure projects. While undertaking a recognised apprenticeship programme, the successful candidate will develop practical skills in computer-aided design (CAD), civil engineering, and security systems design. The role offers the opportunity to gain experience working on projects involving perimeter security, fencing and other specialist security solutions for utilities and critical national infrastructure clients. The apprentice will be based at our offices in Matfen, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE20 0RQ.

Key Responsibilities

CAD & Design Support

• Assist in the production of technical drawings using AutoCAD and other design software.
• Amend and update drawings under the guidance of senior engineers and CAD technicians.
• Learn to interpret technical specifications, site surveys, and engineering information.

Engineering Support

• Support engineers and project teams with design-related tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of design packages and technical documentation.
• Review site information and survey data for use in design development.
• Help coordinate drawing information between engineering disciplines.
• Learn the principles of civil engineering design relating to security infrastructure.

Training & Development

• Complete all apprenticeship coursework and assessments in accordance with programme requirements.
• Develop knowledge of:
• Civil engineering fundamentals
• Construction methods
• Security infrastructure systems
• Engineering standards and best practices

Quality, Health & Safety

• Follow all company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Support compliance with design quality standards and document control requirements.
• Learn how to identify and report hazards associated with engineering and construction activities.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and to company standards.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including:
• Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above)
• English Language (Grade 4/C or above)
• Interest in engineering, construction, design, or technical subjects.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Qualifications

• A-Level, BTEC, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, Design Technology, Maths, or a related subject.
• Previous experience using CAD software through education or personal projects.

Personal Skills

• Enthusiastic and motivated learner.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Organised and reliable approach to work.
• Positive attitude towards continuous learning and development.
• Ability to follow instructions while demonstrating initiative.

Apprenticeship Development Pathway

During the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will receive structured training and mentoring to develop competencies in:

• AutoCAD and CAD drafting techniques
• Civil engineering design principles
• Utility and infrastructure coordination
• Security system infrastructure design
• Industry regulations and standards

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home.

We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.

Life cover of up to four times your salary is available.

We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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