Apprentice CAD Technician 2026 - Nottingham

Overview

Apprentice CAD Technician role offering training, BIM tasks, and qualification

Key Responsibilities

• asset layout
• faro surveying
• risk assessment
• tq assessments
• bim coordination
• midp development

Tasks

The CAD Trainee Technician will participate in creating a safe working environment on assigned projects and act as an assistant for project BIM technical requirements; respond to the Clients technical requirements, develop the outline BEP into a Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP) and lead project BIM workshops. -Assist in in asset layout during early design development. -Surveying duties using our inhouse FARO scanner. -Undertake Risk Assessments to aid with design. -Assist the engineering team with TQ assessments.

Requirements

• p&id
• installation
• pipe fittings
• apprenticeship
• communication
• adaptability

What You Bring

To qualify for the apprenticeship study requirements, you must have eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction and achieve the minimum entry requirements to enrol onto an apprenticeship course related to the role you are applying for. You will be willing to learn and get involved in key projects, have the passion, adaptability and a flexible approach to work, along with good communication skills. We are here to support your learning and professional growth; we do not expect you to have any prior experience for this role. Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering apprenticeship programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for apprentices by TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category. Will you complete a qualification during your apprenticeship? Apprentice CAD Technician 2026 -Understanding fabrication processes and consideration of constructability -Able to read P&ID’s and apply to coordinated models. -Installation technics -Understanding the impact of design in lifting and ALM -Knowledge of pipe fittings and materials -Complete an apprenticeship qualification relevant to the role, to suit your current education level. At the end of the programme, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification in this field as well as learning the practical skills and hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

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Benefits

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a range of attractive options to help support your career and development, on top of a competitive apprentice salary. We offer apprenticeships from a level 3 to a degree level apprenticeship fully funded by Galliford Try, tailored to your current education level and course entry requirements. As part of the apprenticeship programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home. Step 2:Applicants who pass an initial screening stage will be invited to an interview with the local team. We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities. Our award-winning Trainee Development Programme offers hands-on experience, technical skill development, and academic qualifications. Join our team and kickstart a rewarding full-time career with fully funded academic support tailored to you. This role is available for a Summer 2026 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview. Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasizing health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics. -Join us on our Trainee Development Programme, where you will be given the training and tools to develop your skills through a series of modules over an 18-month period followed by a graduation event. -A career path, not just a job – all our apprentices join us on a permanent contract -Private medical insurance -Two paid volunteering days per year -28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme -Agile working programme -A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on your favourite brands and holidays

About Galliford Try

-a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders. -now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks. -expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities. -delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure. -retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength. -has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

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Interview Process

-apply online -initial screening stage -interview with the local team