About the design and construction team

Join our own team of modellers and software users to find and create best in industry digital design solutions for our construction works.

This apprenticeship is suitable as an alternative to university and will help you to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to work in a high quality construction environment.

As a digital engineer apprentice you will work alongside our in-house design and construction teams, playing a key role in ensuring that the project designs are running to client requirements and compliant with regulations.

You will use digital tools and other software to contribute to our goal of creating a BIM centre of excellence.

This role also involves assisting in the delivery of the design documentation at both outline and detail design stages.

You will develop technical experience within a design and construction role and learn expertise in modern Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes.

BIM software platforms, PAS 1192 and ISO 19650 concepts, are all elements of the job that you will become familiar with.

By the end of your apprenticeship you will be working on four to five projects at any one time.

What will you be doing?

As a digital engineer apprentice you will be working in a growing team dealing with a range of varied projects.

You will:

  • produce detailed design 3D Models, construction drawings and specifications, as built drawings/plans
  • understand and work to the project requirements within the Common Data Environment (CDE)
  • producing intelligent 3D models and constantly adding more value to the client by extracting information directly from the model, 2D drawings, pipe schedules, setting out, etc
  • analyse and manipulate models and drawings received from third parties
  • analyse and manipulate base maps and Graphical Information System (GIS) data
  • produce as-built records, liaising with the construction team to clarify details as necessary
  • upload required information to the CDE at relevant stages of design.

Where will you work?

This role is based at our operations centre in Bath. The role is based at our Operations Centre, Bath with opportunities to visit sites to gain a thorough knowledge of water treatment and supply.

What do we look for?

You will need:

  • GCSEs A-C / 4-9 in English and maths.
  • Two A levels or a Higher National Certificate (HNC).
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to build working relationships quickly at all levels.
  • Good computer literacy.

Further information

Duration

3.5 years

Qualifications

  • Digital and technology solutions professional apprenticeship
  • BSc(Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions

Training provision

Weston College:

  • Day release
  • Online learning

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