Rail CAD/BIM Apprentice - London/Croydon (2027 Start)

This apprenticeship focuses on railway engineering, where you will gain hands-on experience while studying towards a recognised qualification. You will work alongside experienced engineers, designers and digital specialists, developing technical skills in CAD and BIM to support 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

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply as early as possible.
• Include a covering letter with your application, providing all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of your availability and preferred locations.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• All new employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.