Apprentice Design Engineering and BIM Technician in Chesterfield

Location: Custom Solar, Sunbeam House, Broombank Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, S41 9QJ

Salary: Up to £28,000

Number of positions: 4

Mitie is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Design/BIM Apprentice you will assist our Design & Estimating team for our Capital Projects department. You will focus on learning our design processes, AutoCAD/Revit fundamentals, confidence with file management and developing basic competence in software, documentation and workflow standards.

• Assist to prepare design mark‑ups, layouts and simple drawing updates under supervision
• Support Senior Designers by gathering datasheets, manuals and compliance documentation
• Create and edit simple 2D elements (lines, polylines, blocks) and assist with producing and plotting drawings
• Navegate Revit models, including plans, sections, 3D view and placing basic elements with guidance
• Undertake simple take‑offs and measurements when guided
• Develop an understanding of design specifications, schedules and drawing stages (Preliminary, Construction, As‑Built)
• Upload, download and manage documents within Common Data Environments (CDEs) such as Asite, Aconex or ACC
• Follow company file naming conventions and version control procedures
• Gain exposure to Fire Alarm, Security and ICT systems and associated terminology
• Ensure all project data and records are kept accurate, up to date and stored correctly
• Follow company templates, processes and quality standards when completing tasks
• Accurately implement red‑line mark‑ups and feedback from senior team members
• Apply basic quality checks and begin using checklists to ensure work meets required standards
• Update project trackers and deliverables logs as required
• Follow internal approval and document issue processes
• Understand how model or drawing changes impact outputs and update accordingly
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawing registers, trackers, issue logs and revision histories

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Level 3 Digital Engineering Technician qualification which normally runs for 3 years. You will receive full support from our partnered organisations to achieve this qualification through 1‑2‑1 advice, e-learning materials and a team of experts.

Could you be our next Apprentice?

We’re searching for ambitious, driven individuals who are excited about learning and ready to take on new challenges. To succeed as a Mitie apprentice, you’ll need:

• Demonstrate willingness to learn and develop within Design & BIM
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a logical approach to troubleshooting
• Ability to work well within a team as well as using own initiative
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 4‑9 or equivalent) or Scottish National 5 certificates (Grade A‑C). Certificates must be provided at the interview stage.

No prior experience? No problem! If you’re enthusiastic and ready to learn, we’ll give you all the tools you need to succeed.

Benefits

• Virtual GP access for you and household members
• Salary Finance scheme – access 50 % of earned pay before payday for a small fee
• Flexible lifestyle choices via the Choices platform (extra holiday days, insurance, technology, etc.)
• High‑street discounts through the MiDeals platform and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Life cover up to four times salary
• Enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme and a Mitie Matching Share Plan
• Recognition through Mitie Stars with monthly cash prizes and a yearly top prize of £10,000

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need reasonable adjustments, please let us know by contacting us.

Join our Mitie team.