Apprentice Designer

INNOVARE OFFSITE LIMITED; Coventry; On-site; GBP 7,300 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovaré Offsite Limited in Coventry seeks a trainee to support the design team by preparing technical drawings and learning timber frame construction using AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks. The apprenticeship leads to a Level 3 Design Technician qualification.

The role offers hands-on training over two years six months, with shadowing experienced designers, CDM-focused safety in design, and clear progression toward senior design office roles upon completion.

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4+
• Essential - GCSE - Mathematics - 4+

Responsibilities

• Print and organise technical drawing packs for site deliveries
• Learn to use AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks to assist project work
• Help maintain and update design documentation for accuracy and timeliness
• Shadow experienced designers to understand how drawings are developed for construction
• Learn to apply health and safety principles (CDM) within design work

Skills

communication skills

IT skills

attention to detail

organisation skills

problem solving skills

number skills

Education

GCSE English 4+

GCSE Mathematics 4+

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Introduction

Support our design team by preparing technical drawings and learning timber frame construction using tools like AutoCAD and Revit. Gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Design Technician qualification in a growing offsite construction business.

About the Employer

Innovaré specialises in offsite construction using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). The company was launched in 2007 and has an impressive track record of delivery, both on our own projects and in partnership with developers and main contractors.Innovaré specialises in projects in Education, healthcare and residential and previous projects include Thames Park Secondary School, Kingfisher Court and numerous affordable housing contracts including Kender Estate.

What You'll Do

• Support the design team by printing and organising technical drawing packs for site deliveries
• Learn to use design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks to assist with project work
• Help maintain and update design documentation to ensure accurate and timely information
• Shadow experienced designers to understand how drawings are developed for construction
• Learn how to apply health and safety principles (CDM) within design work

Training Outcome

Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to work as a qualified digital engineering technician, which in turn can lead on to design office manager or other senior level roles within the organisation.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4+
• Essential - GCSE - Mathematics - 4+

Course Information

Course: Engineering design technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 1.30pm.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD