Rail CAD Technician Apprentice — Hands-on BIM Training

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

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.