The What
In a nutshell, as a Trainee CAD Technician in our Civil / Infrastructure team, you’ll be supporting engineers in designing infrastructure (roads, drainage, bridges, foundations, water systems, etc.) by creating CAD drawings, using design software, conducting site surveys, and managing project data. No previous engineering experience is required; this role involves on‑the‑job training with the opportunity for further, fully funded study.
The Where
Sheffield – S11
The Who
School or College Leaver (with GCSEs Grade 4 or above in English, Maths and Science, or A Levels A* to C)
Your Role
As a Trainee CAD Technician you will be provided full training on how to use CAD to support our Infrastructure Engineers, learning how to draw external works and plot drainage for large residential sites and various building types. The role may also involve developing CAD and other software skills to draw general arrangements in steel, concrete, timber and domestic including RC for medium to large structures. You will work closely with engineers and assist in the development of project documents.
You
We are looking for someone who is self‑motivated, organised and keen to learn about the built environment. Ideally you have the academic base (GCSEs at grade 4 to 9 with Maths, English & Science and/or associated relevant construction and design subjects) to enter a Level 3 or 4 working toward a Civil Engineering Technician apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is normally completed over 2.5 years with one day release to college.
Benefits with Eastwood
Eastwood have grown as an engineering company through continually investing in the development of our staff and teams. We offer staff a full spectrum of project experience encouraging all staff to grow their knowledge and engineering experience. We pride ourselves on our hands‑on approach to your professional and technical development with in‑house professional development schemes.
Development
Working with a multitude of clients, contractors, architects and Eastwood engineers themselves specialising in the various engineering disciplines strengthens confidence, competence and flair.
In addition, as well as reviewing our salaries twice yearly, and rewarding staff based on merit, here at Eastwood we also offer the following:
- Flexible working hours with adjustable start and finish times, so you can shape your day
- Early finish on Fridays to kick‑start your weekend
- 4 % contributory pension scheme to help you plan for the future
- Life insurance cover of 2× your annual salary for added peace of mind
- Enhanced sickness pay when you need extra support
- Discounted health cash plan to help with everyday medical expenses
- Cycle to Work Scheme to support healthier, more sustainable commuting
- Regular social events organised by our dedicated Social Committee
- Opportunities to give back through local community and fundraising initiatives
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