Apprenticeship · Level 6 (Degree)
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience and study towards a recognised qualification in CAD and BIM as a Rail CAD/BIM Apprentice.
- Support the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects, working with experienced engineers and designers.
- Requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) and specific A-Level grades for a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
- This is a full-time, hybrid role with a 2027 start, based in London/Croydon.
About the Role
This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience while you study towards a recognised qualification in CAD and BIM, supporting the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.
- Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of the dates you are able to work to/from and well as locations you would be interested in.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
- Hybrid work options are available.