Rail CAD/BIM Apprentice - Swindon (2027 Start)

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

• Full-time
• State/Province: Wiltshire
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: UK - Swindon

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Railway engineering is one of the most important ways that AECOM delivers a better world – we work on huge, complex and challenging railway infrastructure projects that increase urban and inter-city mobility for millions of people. AECOM is a global innovator in high-speed and urban transportation. Recent projects include major track improvements for the Southern Renewals Enterprise in England’s busiest passenger corridors, the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu–Qianhai), the Elephant & Castle Station capacity upgrade in London, and key design and asset protection services for Network Rail frameworks across the UK, as well as delivering components of High Speed 2 and supporting global initiatives in sustainable rail.

We are looking for graduates who are team players and open thinkers who want to contribute to some of the biggest challenges in transportation infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities

As part of AECOM's Apprenticeship Programme, you will gain hands‑on experience while studying towards a recognised qualification. Working alongside experienced engineers, designers and digital specialists, you will develop technical skills in CAD and BIM while supporting the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects.

You will:

• Produce and develop 2D and 3D engineering drawings and models using industry‑standard 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 project 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.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above, including Mathematics and English.
• Three A-Levels (or equivalent such as BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering), including Maths and a physical science at grade C or above – required for Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
• An interest in engineering design, digital technology and railway infrastructure.
• Awareness of CAD and BIM principles would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working and willing to learn new technologies and processes.
• Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Additional Information

• You must have the right to work in the UK.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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