Level 3Advanced Β· A-Level equivalent

Railway engineering design technician

Provide technical support to engineers who design infrastructure and systems for railways.

Typical duration
2y 6m
Training funded
up to Β£18,000
Route
Engineering and manufacturing
Standard ref
ST0315

Role overview

A Railway Engineering Design Technician produces technical drawings, models, and design documentation to support the planning and delivery of railway infrastructure projects. Apprentices use Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools to develop designs for track, structures, stations, and other rail assets. This role progresses to senior design technician or graduate engineer pathways within rail consultancies and contractors.