Construction Design Technician Apprentice

Contract: Fixed term contract (3 years), Full-time

Salary Grade: Fixed 

Are you passionate about contributing to the development and upkeep of university facilities? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Estates Department as a Construction Design Technician Apprentice. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, providing you with the chance to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact. 

To be successful in this role, you will need to develop and demonstrate competence in Autodesk software, particularly AutoCAD and Revit, while exhibiting great attention to detail and organisational skills. Your success will also depend on your excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a commitment to continue learning and professional development. 

If you are ready to contribute to the evolution of university facilities and advance your career in a vibrant environment, apply now!

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 26 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions – 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: Sunday 22 September 2024

How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.

Applications should comprise a CV with an accompanying letter expressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role.

Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5^th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.  

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.

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