Curtins - Apprentice Technician

Go Construct; Kendal; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtins in Kendal is offering an Apprentice Engineering Technician role. You will work under engineers and technicians, producing drawing information with AutoCAD and REVIT, and contribute to project delivery in timeframes.

The apprenticeship includes Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician training through Skills4Stem, with 20% of hours devoted to training and study. This is a one year six month program starting soon, with room to progress into higher qualifications.

Qualifications

• BTEC in relevant subject (grade Pass)
• Office-based role with AutoCAD and REVIT drawing production
• Strong communication, IT, and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Working under the supervision of Engineers and Technicians in the production of drawing information using AutoCAD and REVIT
• Delivering production information within defined project timescales
• Delivering a variety of drawing information including GA’s, Sections, RC Detailing, Drainage and Structures
• Assisting Engineers and Technicians in delivering design projects
• Managing and coordinating electronic filing structures for CAD drawings and REVIT models
• Liaising with other construction professionals in the development of drawing information
• Working within company BIM protocols and standards
• Working within company CAD standards

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Education

BTEC in Relevant Subject

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Would you like to work for an independent, award-winning consultancy who can offer the opportunity to work on a wide range of significant projects in your local community?

Join us at Curtins as an Apprentice Engineering Technician in our Kendal Office.

Annual wage: £17,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course: Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)

Hours
Monday to Friday8.30am to 5.00pm.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 23 November 2026

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

• Working under the supervision of Engineers and Technicians in the production of drawing information using both AutoCAD and REVIT platforms
• Delivering production information within defined project timescales
• Delivering a variety of drawing information including, but not limited to GA’s, Sections, RC Detailing, Drainage and Structures Assisting Engineers and Technicians in delivering design projects
• Managing and co-ordinating electronic filing structures for CAD drawings and REVIT models
• Liaising with other construction professionals in the development of drawing information
• Working within company BIM protocols and standards
• Working within company CAD standards

Where you'll work

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SKILLS4STEM LTD.

Your training course

Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)

Your training plan

• You will gain a Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician qualification
• You will attend a structured online course provided by Skills4Stem

Requirements

Essential qualifications

BTEC in:

• In Relevant Subject (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working

Other requirements

This role is office-based, you will be working under the supervision of engineers and technicians in the production of drawing information using both AutoCad and REVIT platforms to deliver drawing information to defined project timescales.

About this company

Over the last 60 years, Curtins have re-shaped and improved the sky line of many of our towns and cities. Our disciplines include civil and structural engineering, transport planning, geo-environmental and expert advisory services We have 14 offices across the UK and Ireland and are an employee-owned trust, so our employees have direct influence on how their company is run. At Curtins our people are empowered to do the right thing and help each other to become the best version of themselves. We do this because the world we all live in and the legacy we leave matters. Further information about us and our work can be found on our website

https://curtins.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once your Level 4 Apprenticeship is completed, there will be opportunities to progress onto further training such as a Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND), or other professional qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Curtins
Steve Beadle
[e-mail]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058020.