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Apprentice Digital Engineer Level 3

At a glance

Calfordseaden
Employer
£12.21 per hour
Salary
29/04/2026
Closing date
Fixed term
Contract
Full Time
Hours

Calfordseaden is offering an Apprentice Project Manager (Built Environment) Level 6, based in London Bridge. Expected start date: 09/2026.

ABOUT CALFORDSEADEN

Calfordseaden been in operation for 85 years and has offices across the UK. We’re a leading multi-disciplined construction and property consultancy, offering expertise in building and quantity surveying; project management; building information modelling (BIM); Architecture; M&E engineering; fire consultancy and more. You can find out more about our work on our website www.calfordseaden.com

Our values guide everything we do:

  • Collaboration Being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential.
  • Authenticity Being true to ourselves and others and celebrating our differences.
  • Giving Back Recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact.
  • Excellence Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do.
  • Support Providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our People.
  • Integrity Being honest and doing the right thing.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Apprentice Digital Engineer, you’ll be part of real projects from day one, learning directly from experienced professionals across both the public and private sectors. And the best bit? You’ll also study for a fully funded Level 3 Digital Engineering qualification.

If you’re curious, motivated, and ready to learn, we’ll give you everything you need to build an exciting long‑term career.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll learn through your studies and on the job – working alongside our experts as you:

  • Use software to create digital models of construction projects, allowing project teams to understand the life cycle of a building.
  • Shadow senior team members at site, survey and digital surveying and project meetings to develop a range of skills.
  • Carry out model audits, undertaking clash detection and producing clash reports – so you’ll need to be very confident using software packages.
  • Understand the principles of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
  • Learn programming and building PowerBI reports to assist colleagues and clients.
  • Assist with project filing and maintaining accurate records.
  • Support colleagues in day to day activities and client services.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

  • English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.

Knowledge

  • An interest in design and engineering with the appetite to learn more.
  • Basic awareness of basic forms of building construction with the appetite to learn more.
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office and able to learn more specialist software.
  • Experience using 2D/3D CAD packages or Navisworks would be beneficial.

Skills

  • Confident in using a variety of computer packages (in excess of Microsoft Office).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience of delivering good customer service.
  • Experience of working as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to work on your own initiative.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTION TIPS

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR UPDATED CV AND COVER LETTER TO george.belle@hackney.gov.uk  

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

  1. Personal Profile (Tailor this section to the specific role you are applying for).
  2. Employment History (List starting with the most recent entry).
  3. Education, Training, and Qualifications (List starting with the most recent, including secondary school education).
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR COVER LETTER CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
  1. What you are applying for and why.
  2. Why do you want to work for CALFORDSEADEN?
  3. What qualifications do you already hold that are relevant to the Apprentice Digital Engineer Level 3?
  4. What SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and EXPERTISE do you have that are relevant for this apprenticeship? (Please refer to the candidate requirements listed).
  5. What personal qualities do you have that will be useful for this apprenticeship?
  6. What do you hope to gain from this apprenticeship? (Please refer to the job description).

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