Apprentice Digital Delivery Technician

Let’s transform society together…

We’re Sweco.

We’re future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprisers and lifestyle improvers.

We’re difference makers.

We’re Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy and we’re now recruiting for an Apprentice Digital Delivery Technician to join our Water team this summer/autumn.

Apprentice Digital Delivery Technician

Are you passionate about digital technologies and design, eager to dive into the world of water engineering? Sweco is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for a motivated individual to join our dynamic and growing multi-disciplinary design teams as an Apprentice Digital Delivery Technician in Leeds.

About the Role:
As an Apprentice Digital Delivery Technician, you will enter a supportive and collaborative environment where you will work alongside experienced engineers and digital delivery professionals. You will be integral to providing detailed designs for water-related projects across the UK. Enjoy flexible working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

Why Sweco?
Sweco has over 22,000 designers, engineers, and consultancy experts across the UK and Europe. Together with our clients, we co-create solutions that address urbanisation, harness the power of digitalisation, and make our societies more sustainable. Our water teams are at the forefront of industry-leading technologies, providing innovative solutions across the full spectrum of lifecycle services in water engineering and management.

What Will You Do?

• Learn to create 3D models using Revit, Civil 3D, Plant 3D, and other authorised applications under senior colleagues' guidance.
• Assist in federating models within Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and similar platforms.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary Engineers to solve complex challenges.
• Contribute to the technical success of projects as part of a dedicated team.
• Ensure BIM standards and the quality of modelled information meet client requirements.
• Assist in preparing output documentation, including detailed design plans and federated models.
• 20% off the job learning at Leeds Beckett University

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking individuals who:

• Have a strong interest in digital technologies and technical tasks.
• Possess excellent attention to detail and enjoy working with team members.
• Demonstrate a positive and collaborative attitude, thriving in a team environment.
• Are enthusiastic about learning and developing technical expertise.
• Aspire to challenge conventional thinking and work collaboratively on diverse business, environmental, and regulatory challenges.

What do you need to apply?

We are seeking Apprentices who:

• Possess 96 UCAS tariff points (or an equivalent level of attainment through recognised qualifications not included in the UCAS tariff).

• 3 A levels at grades A*-C, some preferably (but not essential) in technical subjects such as Maths, Science, Design Technology OR have completed a level 3 apprenticeship as a Civil Engineering Technician and hold two distinctions for a BTEC National Diploma in Civil Engineering or related studies.

• Have GSCE Grade C or 4 and above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Can work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Are happy to be in the office on your non study days, at this level this is really important for your development.

Apprentice Promise

• Sweco are committed to sustaining a highly competent and motivated work force that exceed our clients’ expectations through our Apprentice Degree program.
• To ensure this we make this promise to our Apprentices:
• Your program is linked to your career path.

• You will work on real work.

• You will have a higher professional value at the end of the three-year program than if you had Graduated through full time education and your training will be funded.

• You will be provided with internal training structured to the ultimate qualification and professional registration you are aiming for and have highly professional mentors along the way.

• You will be part of a large multi profession Apprentice cohort and attend company Apprentice events.

• You will be involved in the collective delivery of business challenges and will start to build your own network of clients and professional associates.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

What Can You Expect?

• A diverse, inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment.
• Guidance from experienced industry professionals passionate about delivering high-quality projects.
• An opportunity to work on landmark projects and schemes of all shapes and sizes.
• Develop your technical and professional expertise to become a real Difference Maker.

Join Us at Sweco:
This is an exciting time to join Sweco. If you want to be part of a company that provides a diverse and exciting workload and offers genuine opportunities for career progression, this apprenticeship is for you.

Let's transform society together at Sweco.

Apply today to kickstart your career and join a team dedicated to achieving the best client outcomes and tackling climate change by improving the UK’s natural water resources.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?

If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.

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• The position title

• Requisition/vacancy number

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