Assistant Engineering Design Technician

Our Opportunity

Are you looking to start a career in engineering where you can earn while you learn and make a real difference? Pick Everard is offering an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Apprentice Engineering Design Technician to join our Water Engineering team in Leicester.

As an Apprentice Engineering Design Technician, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians, contributing to live projects while developing core technical and professional skills.

• Support the production of engineering drawings and models using CAD software
• Assist with technical design work and project documentation
• Learn about industry standards, regulations and safe design principles
• Develop strong communication and teamwork skills within a professional consultancy environment

As part of our Water Engineering team, you’ll gain exposure to work across clean water, wastewater and drainage projects. Our engineers are actively involved in driving sustainable and resilient solutions, helping clients reduce environmental impact, improve efficiency and protect vital water resources for the future.

You will combine off-the-job learning with practical, on-the-job experience at Pick Everard. This will equip you with the technical knowledge, behaviours and skills needed for a successful career in engineering.

• Have a genuine interest in engineering, design and sustainability
• Enjoy problem-solving and working as part of a team
• Are eager to learn and develop in a professional environment
• Have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Math's and English (Science desirable), or are willing to work towards Functional Skills

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working
• Career and Professional Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Stakeholder pension
• Professional subscriptions
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Eyecare Scheme
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at  We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.