BIM Apprentice

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Join Cundall's Birmingham Building Services team as a full-time BIM Apprentice (Level 4) with University College Birmingham, four days on site and one day for study. You will learn to manage and coordinate BIM across design stages, keep models accurate with a multi-disciplinary team, and help develop as-built data such as COBie while progressing toward chartership with CIBSE or IMechE. To apply, highlight a Maths/Science background (A levels or Level 3), five GCSEs including English and Maths, and strong Word and Excel skills; showcase collaboration, problem solving, and a genuine interest in sustainable design. Emphasize readiness for day-release and commitment to a diverse, inclusive culture.

Join Our Team

Location: Birmingham

Apprenticeship: Building Services Engineering Senior Technician (Level 4)

Training Provider: University College Birmingham

Cundall’s Building Services team’s mission is to play a key role in making buildings more energy efficient, sustainable, and cost effective to operate – and we pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable mechanical and electrical solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources.

The Building Services team are a source of world leading expertise – and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

The Role You'll Play

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Building Services Engineer to join our Birmingham office to learn what it takes to carry out the design of building services on some of the most exciting built environment projects in the UK and worldwide.

Joining the Building Information Modeling (BIM) team you will:

• Learn how to manage and coordinate the use of BIM throughout the design stages.
• Work closely with colleagues across our multi-disciplinary practice ensuring that BIM models are accurate, consistent, and up to date.
• Under the guidance of our team of experienced engineers, we’ll equip you with understanding BIM processes and standards so that you can support with training project team members on BIM software and workflows and facilitating communication and collaboration between different disciplines.
• Also learn how to develop BIM Models effectively for other required as-built documentation such as COBie data or classification systems.

As you develop your technical engineering skills with us on real-life projects, working four days of the week with one day-release to study for the appropriate academic qualifications at University College Birmingham.

Beyond your apprenticeship Cundall can offer you support towards achieving chartership status with CIBSE or IMechE, and in the long-term the opportunity for a truly rewarding and exciting career.

The Skills You'll Bring

To qualify for the apprenticeship standard:

• You will be educated to at least A-Level, T-Level or Level 3 in a Science/Maths related type subject.
• You will need at least 5 GCSEs at A*-C grade level, including English and Maths
• You will have an interest in engineering design and problem solving, and a desire to become a trusted expert in their field through proactive learning and collaborating with peers. 
• Demonstratable strength in the use of MS Word and Excel is essential as the regular production of written reports will be a key aspect of the role.
• You possess the personal qualities and organisation skills to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, are a confident communicator, looking for a career in creative, sustainable, and intuitive design.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.

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