Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
The Draughtsperson apprenticeship is a CAD-based engineering role supporting the overhead line engineering team. This apprenticeship also provides a foundation from which to either progress within a CAD role or transfer into other roles within LSTC.
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Closing Date: 31-07-2026
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£17,000 a year
Working week
08:00 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday. Friday TBC.
Expected duration
3 Years 6 Months
Possible start date
03-08-2026
Date posted
27-05-2026
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Reference number
2000033574
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
The apprentice will be supporting the engineering team in producing technical drawings for overhead lines. This includes:
- The MicroStation 2D/3D CAD:
- Production of Scheme layout plans and OHL route plans.
- Production of insulator set drawings from individual components.
- Production of earthing diagrams from engineer’s sketches.
- Production of stage-by-stage diagrams from scope documents.
- Production of Condition Assessment templates.
- Production of Panel Weight drawings.
- Production of tower & gantry wire frame models from general arrangement drawings.
- Creating 3D pole models – and associated GA drawings and Material lists.
- Solid Edge 3D CAD:
- Tower modelling from original GA drawings or site measurements.
- Production of new tower GA drawings, material/ bolt lists & piece small details.
- Production of component drawings and fabrication details.
- LV wood pole Assemblies.
- Due to the nature of the business and the typically ongoing nature of projects, you will be expected to undertake additional duties outside the general description outlined above.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Career progression within the CAD team can progress from apprentice to Draughtsperson, to Senior Draughtsperson, Principal Draughtsperson and Technical Lead.
Other career routes including overhead line engineering and planning.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills Team working Initiative Willingness to learn Adaptability Resilience Reliability Time management
Qualifications
GCSE at least 5 subjects including English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
LSTC is an engineering consultancy offering services to the UK’s energy sector. We specialise in planning and consents, land surveying, land investigations and testing, design services and engineering consultancy for overhead line, underground cables and substation systems together with earthing and lightning protection in the UK.
Our challenge is linked to the rapid expansion of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects required to support the UK’s Net Zero commitments. With government targets to reduce emissions by 81% by 2035, demand for power infrastructure has significantly increased, placing pressure on engineering consultancies to deliver complex projects at scale.
At the same time, the UK faces a shortage of skilled professionals – 1 million engineers by 2030. This creates a clear risk to our ability to resource projects, particularly within Overhead Line where specialist technical skills take years to develop and are extremely difficult to recruit.
It is therefore imperative that we invest in training our own engineers. In additional to on-the-job training for all employees, we have an established apprenticeship programme, taking school/college/UTC leavers through to degree, master’s and chartered status, if applicable.
Employer
LSTC GROUP LTD
https://www.lstc.co.uk/
Address
Charlotte House
Stanier Way, Wyvern Business Park, Chaddesden
Derby
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Advanced
Engineering design technician (level 3)
