Job description
Join the UK’s largest infrastructure group and work on some of the biggest projects the world has ever seen. Projects that will support and shape the world of tomorrow for millions of people and enable you to build a successful career.
Balfour Beatty is also a leading member of the 5% Club, which is now in operation in over 200 companies. The 5% Club, members aspire to achieve 5% of their workforce in earn and learn positions (including apprentices, sponsored students, and graduates on formalised training programmes)
What you'll be doing
- Carry out 2D and 3D drawings to meet the needs of the business that includes:
- Managing requests in a structured manner
- Ensure drawings are dimensionally correct
- Ensure drawings are technically robust and are buildable.
- Ensure all risks identified are communicated effectively to the operations or work winning teams
- Liaison with individuals in the business to ensure the best solutions are produced
- Ensure all CAD work is carried out in compliance with the written standards and procedures and the that all drawings are saved relevant control systems
- Ensure the CAD procedure is followed and enforced
- Help develop BIM tools and processes
- Adapt to clients’ drawing/document management protocols
- Use BIM tools to review and present engineering solutions
- Encourage and support other employees to use drawing/BIM tools
- Ensure that drawings/animation are produced at the forefront of the industry both technically and in using the latest technologies and standards
- Build relationships with customers to ensure that there is a clear understanding of their requirements
This role will be based in Derby.
Who we're looking for
- You will have or be expecting to achieve 5 GCSEs including Maths, English and Sciences (GCSEs at grade C/4 or above)
- A flexible approach to your working day and be willing to work out of hours when required is essential
- You will have a strong work ethic and willingness to take responsibility for your academic and vocational development.
- Ideally hold a full UK drivers’ licence at the time of joining
- Eligible to work and live in the UK at the time of joining
Why work for us
Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you’ll gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you’ll also enjoy:
- Accredited Apprenticeship Programme with Balfour Beatty
- Part of a structured development programme
- Support from line manager
- A competitive salary
- An opportunity to grow your career at Balfour Beatty
- At the end of your programme you will receive your qualification in your chosen apprenticeship programme
For more information about what you can expect as a Balfour Beatty Apprentice and what’s involved in the scheme, visit our website here to learn more. Should you require any additional support with your application, please contact [email protected]
About us
Closing Date: applications are open until 31st May 2023, but we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Balfour Beatty reserves the right to remove adverts should application numbers reach a maximum before this date.
We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, to find out more you can read our UK Action Plan in full here
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
Job Reference: BBUK02982