CAD Technician Apprentice

Hexagon; Morley; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave and bank holidays

Birthday off

Flexible working where possible

Job summary

Hexagon is seeking an enthusiastic CAD Technician Apprentice to join a multidisciplinary rail design team in the UK. This structured apprenticeship combines hands-on project work with formal qualifications, offering exposure to Autodesk products including AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks and Recap.

You'll gain experience across engineering disciplines, attend college, and support documentation, design approvals and site surveys, while developing through mentoring and on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Mathematics and English Language GCSE.
• Basic IT skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Attend college course and complete all training requirements.
• Learn to use CAD tools to produce 2D and 3D drawings using Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit, Civils 3D, Navisworks & Recap).
• Assist with production of technical documents such as risk assessments, reports, specifications and design approvals.
• Assist with design supporting administrative duties and document control.
• Undertake site visits and surveys as experience allows.
• Mentor and train junior team members and support best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Verbal & written comms

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs (5+ including Maths & English)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civils 3D

Navisworks

Recap

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic CAD Technician Apprentice to join our multidisciplinary team specialising in the design of rail projects across the UK. This apprenticeship offers a structured pathway to gain hands-on experience and formal qualifications while working on real projects, predominantly in the rail sector. The role provides exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and is ideal for someone looking to start a career in engineering.

About Hexagon

Hexagon is a multidisciplinary provider of pre-construction services and design management for rail depots and bespoke projects. We work with various disciplines, offering complete rail infrastructure design solutions nationwide.

With 10 years of experience delivering complete design packages across the UK rail infrastructure through our complete in-house specialists.

To achieve our promise of being specialist providers of pre-construction services and design management for UK rail infrastructure, we have established our core values as Innovative visionaries, likeable and personable, knowledgeable and competent, passionate, positive and determined.

Accountabilities:

• Attend college course and complete all assigned training requirements, including workbook, college assignments and KSBs. Achieve a minimum pass grade in all modules.
• Learn to use CAD tools to produce high-quality 2D and 3D technical drawings using Autodesk products, including AutoCAD, Revit, Civils 3D, Navisworks & Recap.
• Assist with the production of technical documents such as risk assessments, reports, specifications, and design approvals.
• Assist with design supporting administrative duties such as filing incoming drawings and documents, completion of the document issue register in accordance with the company’s IMS.
• Assist and undertake site visits and surveys depending on experience.
• Mentor, supervise and provide training to junior team members, promoting best practice and technical excellence.
• Attend design meetings, take minutes and contribute to reviews and problem-solving discussions.
• Assist and undertake site visits and surveys depending on experience.
• Support the maintenance of company standards and libraries.
• Ensure all project outputs comply with company standards and procedures, BIM requirements, relevant industry regulations, and specific client standards.
• Successfully manage project deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Input into KPI and data collection.

The Person:

• Minimum 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Mathematics and English Language GCSE.
• Basic IT skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites. (or in the process of learning)

The Specifics:

• Hours: 08:00am - 17:00pm
• Contract: Full-time/Permanent
• Salary: Competitive based on experience

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

Hexagon is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from everyone. We promote an open and transparent culture and a workplace where everyone feels included and is treated fairly and respectfully. If you need help with your application, don't hesitate to contact us.

• 24 days annual leave and bank holidays
• Birthday off
• We provide flexible, agile working availability to roles where jobs permit
• Training, personal development and higher education support