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Railway engineering design technician
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
2.5 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Provide technical support to engineers who design infrastructure and systems for railways.
What you'd do
Produce 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD/BIM software
Update and manage design drawings through a document control system
Check drawings for compliance with Railway Group Standards
Coordinate design queries with engineers and project managers
Prepare design submission packs for client and regulatory review
Support engineers during site surveys and design reviews
What you'd learn
CAD and BIM software for railway design and modelling
Railway design standards and Network Rail engineering specifications
Technical drawing conventions and document control procedures
Understanding of track geometry, gradients, and alignment principles
Coordination of designs across civil, structural, and systems disciplines
Health and safety in design (CDM Regulations awareness)
Ready to look for a place?
See live Railway engineering design technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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