Rail CADBIM Apprentice LondonCroydon (2027 Start)

Railway engineering is one of the most important ways that AECOM delivers a better world we work on huge complex and challenging railway infrastructure projects that increase urban and inter-city mobility for millions of people. AECOM is a global innovator in high-speed and urban transportation. Recent projects include major track improvements for the Southern Renewals Enterprise in Englands busiest passenger corridors the Hong KongShenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui KiuQianhai) the Elephant & Castle Station capacity upgrade in London and key design and asset protection services for Network Rail frameworks across the UK as well as delivering components of High Speed 2 and supporting global initiatives in sustainable rail.

We are looking for graduates who are team players and open thinkers who want to contribute to some of the biggest challenges in transportation infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities 

As part of AECOMs Apprenticeship Programme you will gain hands-on experience while studying towards a recognised qualification. Working alongside experienced engineers designers and digital specialists you will develop technical skills in CAD and BIM while supporting the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects.

You will:

• Produce and develop 2D and 3D engineering drawings and models using industry-standard CAD and BIM software.
• Support the development and coordination of multidisciplinary rail designs including civils track structures signalling and MEP systems.
• Assist with the creation management and maintenance of BIM models and project information.
• Ensure drawings and models comply with project standards industry requirements and client specifications.
• Support clash detection and design coordination activities across multiple disciplines.
• Assist with the preparation of technical documentation drawings and design deliverables.
• Contribute to digital engineering initiatives and BIM best practice processes.
• Work closely with engineers designers and project teams to deliver high-quality project outputs.
• Develop an understanding of railway engineering digital delivery and construction methodologies.
• Participate in formal learning and training activities as part of your apprenticeship programme.

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above including Mathematics and English.
• Three A-Levels (or equivalent such as BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering) including Maths and a physical science at grade C or above required for Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
• An interest in engineering design digital technology and railway infrastructure.
• Awareness of CAD and BIM principles would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good Microsoft Office skills including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic hard-working and willing to learn new technologies and processes.
• Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Additional Information :

• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.    
• Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of the dates you are able to work to/from and well as locations you would be interested in. 
• You must have the right to work in the UK. 

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time