Rail CAD/BIM Apprentice – Hybrid Training

AECOM Corporation; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is offering a Railway Apprenticeship in Swindon, UK, within the DCS business group. You will work with engineers and digital specialists to develop CAD and BIM drawings on major rail projects while studying towards a recognised qualification.

You'll gain hands-on experience across civils, track, structures and MEP, supported by mentors, with a hybrid work model and formal learning throughout the apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Three A-Levels (or BTEC Level 3) including Maths and a physical science – for Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
• Interest in engineering design and railway infrastructure.
• Awareness of CAD and BIM principles would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and willing to learn new technologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D and 3D drawings and models using CAD and BIM software.
• Support the development and coordination of multidisciplinary rail designs including civils, track, structures, signalling and MEP systems.
• Assist with the creation, management and maintenance of BIM models and project information.
• Ensure drawings and models comply with project standards, industry requirements and client specifications.
• Support clash detection and design coordination activities across multiple disciplines.
• Assist with the preparation of technical documentation, drawings and design deliverables.
• Contribute to digital engineering initiatives and BIM best practice processes.
• Work closely with engineers, designers and project teams to deliver high‑quality outputs.
• Develop an understanding of railway engineering, digital delivery and construction methodologies.
• Participate in formal learning and training activities as part of your apprenticeship programme.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Education

GCSEs incl. Maths & English

A-Levels or BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

AECOM is offering a Railway Apprenticeship in Swindon, UK, within the DCS business group. You will work with engineers and digital specialists to develop CAD and BIM drawings on major rail projects while studying towards a recognised qualification.

You'll gain hands-on experience across civils, track, structures and MEP, supported by mentors, with a hybrid work model and formal learning throughout the apprenticeship program.