This is an apprenticeship, if you have completed a degree in this field or something similar, you are overqualified and therefore not eligible for this position.

Engineering Design Technicians produce designs and drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems and mechanical components used in commercial construction.

During this apprenticeship for Thames Water, you will be based at office locations within project design teams and occasionally work at on-site locations. You are required to understand on-site hazards and health and safety requirements.

During your apprenticeship you will learn how to understand technical drawings and specifications, be able to create your own; identify factors likely to affect design decisions; produce CAD (computer aided design) & BIM models and engineering drawings and be able to communicate design information to internal and external parties.

As an Engineer Design Technician Apprentice, duties typically include:

• Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in engineering drawings and specifications and propose solutions
• Identify and assess factors that affect designs e.g. materials, application, location, risk and environment
• Design engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges
• Develop effective solutions which satisfy the required standards and can be manufactured, proven, operated and maintained in a cost-effective way whilst minimising costs
• Evaluate engineering designs to determine the most effective solution
• Produce detailed engineering drawings to relevant standards and codes, using paper and computer
• Check completed drawings for quality, technical compliance and completeness - both own or those of peers
• Communicate and co-ordinate engineering design options with relevant stakeholders, colleagues and clients using sketches, schemes, models, detailed drawings and reports

K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.

If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.

Typical Working Week:

40 hours p/w with start time between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.

Person Specification:

• Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Ability to visit different sites and training days
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
• Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols

Qualifications required/desirable

Minimum Requirements

English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 / C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.

Must have a full UK drivers license and access to a vehicle

Desired Requirements

• An individual who is innovative and passionate about engineering design and technology
• Ability to produce high-quality technical drawings and designs
• Familiarity with CAD software and other engineering design tools

Key Training/College Information:

K10 will enrol you to the course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.

The apprenticeship duration is 42 months

Eligibility:

To start this apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:

• Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status
• Not enrolled on any other courses
• 18+ due to site H&S rules

Who We Are

We are UK’s largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.

Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.