Job Description
Programme title: Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship
Level: 3
Salary:
Year 1: £16,513
Year 2: £21,124
Year 3: £27,400
Year 4: £32,458
Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Application closing date: 12th March 2026
Programme start date: September 2026
Role ID: 67799
Do you want to turn your passion for engineering design into a rewarding career? Our 4-year apprenticeship gives you hands-on CAD experience creating advanced designs for the Royal Navy fleet.
About The Programme
This is no ordinary engineering apprenticeship. As a design and draughtsperson, you'll produce detailed drawings, models and specs to guide the manufacture and maintenance of state-of-the-art maritime vessels and infrastructure.
Focusing on electrical, mechanical or structural design, you'll work on varied projects including submarine and warship refits. Using the latest CAD software and following codes and standards, you'll help to solve real-world engineering challenges.
You'll gain a broad range of skills including:
1. Interpreting technical specifications.
2. Assessing design factors and constraints.
3. Creating CAD models and drawings.
4. Evaluating and refining desig...