Posted 24 July, 2026
Engineering Design Technician Apprentice
K10
Tottenham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Engineering design technician's produce designs and drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems and mechanical components used in commercial construction.During your apprenticeship you will learn how to understand technical drawings and specifications, be able to create your own; identify factors likely to affect design decisions; produce CAD (computer aided design) & BIM models and engineering drawings and be able to communicate design information to internal and external parties.Duties typically include:Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in engineering drawings and specifications and propose solutionsIdentify and assess factors that affect designs e.g. materials, application, location, risk and environmentDesign engineering concepts to solve engineering challengesDevelop effective solutions which satisfy the required standards and can be manufactured, proven, operated and maintained in a cost-effective way whilst minimising costsEvaluate engineering designs to determine the most effective solutionProduce detailed engineering drawings to relevant standards and codes, using paper and computerCheck completed drawings for quality, technical compliance and completeness - both own or those of peersCommunicate and co-ordinate engineering design options with relevant stakeholders, colleagues and clients using sketches, schemes, models, detailed drawings and reportsK10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.Typical Working Week:40 hours p/w with start time between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.Person Specification:Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environmentAbility to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solvingExcellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teamsAbility to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiencesAbility to visit different sites and training daysCuriosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.Able to understand and follow health and safety protocolsMinimum RequirementsEnglish and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 / C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.Full UK Drivers License and access to a vehicleMust live in the borough of HaringeyDesired RequirementsAn individual who is innovative and passionate about engineering design and technologyAbility to produce high-quality technical drawings and designsFamiliarity with CAD software and other engineering design toolsKey Training/College Information:K10 will enrol you to the course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.The apprenticeship duration is 42 months with up to 6 months for End Point Assessment (EPA).Eligibility:To start this apprenticeship, youll need to be:Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work statusNot enrolled on any other courses18+ due to site H&S rulesWho We AreWe are UKs largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.GDPR Privacy StatementWe are committed to protecting your personal data. Any information you provide as part of the recruitment process will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.Your data will be used solely for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the role and for related recruitment activities. If you are unsuccessful, we will retain your personal data for 24 months following the conclusion of the recruitment process, after which it will be securely deleted, unless we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory reasons.You have the right to withdraw your consent and request deletion of your data at any time during this period. To do so, please contact us.TPBN1_UKTJ
