Apprentice CAD Technician 2026 - Scotland

About the Role

As an Apprentice CAD Technician you will help create a safe working environment on assigned projects and support the project BIM technical requirements, responding to client needs and developing the outline BIM Execution Plan into a Master Information Delivery Plan. You will also engage in BIM workshops, assist the engineering team and may travel to other sites, including occasional stays away from home. • Assess design impact on lifting and asset lifecycle management. • Perform surveying using the in‑house FARO scanner. • Assist with asset layout during early design stages. • Engage the supply chain for engineering solutions. • Read and apply P&ID information to coordinated models. • Support installation techniques. • Conduct risk assessments to inform design. • Help the engineering team with technical query assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸faro surveying
• ▸p&id integration
• ▸risk assessment
• ▸asset layout
• ▸bim delivery
• ▸supply chain

What You Bring

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about construction, whether you are leaving education, seeking further study or new to the industry. You should be willing to learn, adaptable, have good communication skills and be ready to contribute to key projects. No prior experience is required, but you must be eligible to live and work in the UK and meet the entry requirements for the relevant apprenticeship. • Apply knowledge of pipe fittings and materials. • Understand fabrication processes and constructability considerations.

Requirements

• ▸pipe fittings
• ▸materials
• ▸fabrication
• ▸constructability
• ▸motivated
• ▸uk eligibility

Benefits

Apprentice CAD Technician 2026 – Grangemouth, Scotland. Join 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. Galliford Try offers an award‑winning Trainee Development Programme that provides hands‑on experience, technical skill development and fully funded academic support. The apprenticeship includes a nationally recognised qualification tailored to your current education level, with options ranging from Level 3 to degree‑level routes, all fully funded by Galliford Try. You will follow a structured 18‑month module programme and graduate at the end of the apprenticeship. Placement can start in Summer 2026, with flexibility for an earlier start to suit you and the business. Galliford Try is a leading construction company committed to improving the UK’s built environment and the communities we serve. Our purpose is to improve lives through building facilities and infrastructure while supporting employee growth, promoting best practices in the supply chain and caring for the environment. We foster an inclusive culture emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our ‘Be Well’ programme, which offers gym discounts and wellbeing support. We put our people first, offering a competitive apprentice salary and a permanent contract pathway. Benefits include 28 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) with a holiday purchase scheme, private medical insurance, two paid volunteering days, an agile working programme and a range of schemes such as a Save‑as‑You‑Earn share purchase plan, employee assistance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, pension, Cycle‑to‑Work and discounts on brands and holidays. To apply, submit your application by 28 February 2026. Successful candidates will be screened and invited to interview with the local team. Galliford Try welcomes flexible working arrangements and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. • Competitive apprentice salary with a permanent‑contract pathway. • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a holiday purchase scheme. • Private medical insurance and two paid volunteering days. • Agile working programme and a range of employee benefit schemes (share purchase, assistance, enhanced maternity/paternity, pension, Cycle‑to‑Work, brand and holiday discounts).

Work Environment

Office Full-Time

Interview Process

-submit application -initial screening stage -interview with the local team