Apprentice BIM Technician in Bristol

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 BIM Technician.

Our water engineering consultants are world leaders, meeting increasing demands for drinking water, waste recycling and operational technology asset management. The position will be in our large and established, expanding Water Infrastructure design team based in Bristol City Centre. We deliver a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects ranging in value from £1 million - £50 million. This will provide a great opportunity to experience a broad range of projects that will give you the development opportunities that you will need for a successful career in Water design.

We'll work with you to develop your technical expertise so that you can become a real Difference Maker and develop sustainable and innovative solutions to address these issues. As an Apprentice BIM 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.

What does the role involve?

• 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.
• Ensure BIM standards and the quality of modelled information meet client requirements.
• Assist in preparing output documentation, including detailed design plans and federated models.

What are we looking for from you:

• Possess excellent attention to detail and enjoy working with team members.
• Have a strong interest in digital technologies and technical tasks.
• 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?

• A*-C grade in a relevant subject such as Maths, Science, Design Technology.
• Have GCSE 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 workforce 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.