Senior CAD BIM Modeler Civil Infrastructure

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior CA/ BIM Modeler - Civil Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi to lead the modeling and documentation of major infrastructure projects across the UAE and GCC. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality civil infrastructure designs and BIM models.

Join a global team focused on innovation and technical excellence, with opportunities to mentor junior staff, implement BIM standards, and drive efficient project delivery within a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in modeling large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on BIM implementation across all project phases.
• Experience coordinating with architects, structural engineers, MEP.
• Familiarity with BEP, LOD, and ISO 19650 BIM standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and rationalize civil infrastructure design models.
• Coordinate models with architectural/MEP teams and resolve clashes.
• Produce civil design documentation per BIM plans and standards.
• Mentor junior modelers and share BIM methodologies.
• Stay updated on digital design and modeling technologies.

Skills

BIM Modeling

Coordination

Mentoring

Civil Engineering

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Navisworks

Dynamo

MicroStation

Job description

Description

With more than 14000 people around the globe GHD is one of the worlds leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water energy and resources environment property and buildings and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

Our Engineering team has a strong core team of highly experienced industry professionals who take a long-term approach to client management. Our unique market position and enviable reputation leads to strong trusted relationships and repeat business.
Due to a strong pipeline of projects our Abu Dhabi team is expanding and we are seeking an experienced Senior CA/ BIM Modeler - Civil Infrastructure to undertake a variety of projects across the region.
In this role you will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team across a variety of infrastructure buildings transport and other project types

Role purpose

As a senior Civil Infrastructure BIM Modeler at GHD you will collaborate on complex infrastructure and transportation projects across the UAE and the GCC region. Leveraging your expertise in various civil infrastructure systems including wet and dry utilities modelling transportation jobs you will contribute to innovative solutions in Civil engineering designing and drafting. Your role will encompass the design modelling documentation within multidisciplinary projects.

At GHD we value innovation collaboration and technical excellence. This role offers the opportunity to grow and contribute to some of the most dynamic civil infrastructure projects in the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and rationalize the civil infrastructure design models and geometry from information received in various formats (hand sketches engineering drawings CAD drawings 3D models PDFs etc.) ensuring alignment with civil engineering design intent and technical requirements.
• Develop and manage detailed 3D parametric models of civil infrastructure systems (e.g. roads bridges tunnels utilities) using software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D Dynamo Navisworks or similar applying advanced knowledge of civil design and modeling principles.
• Coordinate infrastructure models with architectural structural and MEP models resolving clashes and ensuring integration through collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Collaborate with the team lead and BIM lead to produce civil infrastructure design documentation in accordance with BIM execution plans project specifications and established drawing standards.
• Oversee and perform quality checkson civil design models and technical documentation validating accuracy technical quality and compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of company-wide BIM standards as well as project-specific templates and object libraries specific to civil models.
• Mentor and share knowledge with the design and drafting team in civil infrastructure modeling and BIM methodologies.
• Participate in design coordination meetings providing technical insights and solutions related to civil infrastructure systems.
• Stay updated with advancements in digital design parametric modeling and civil engineering technologies and propose innovative practices to enhance project delivery and modeling efficiency.

Experience and knowledge

• Proven experience inmodeling and coordinating large-scale infrastructure projectssuch as Utilities highways railways and tunnels.
• Hands-on experience withBIM implementationacross all project phases (concept schematic preliminary detailed design tender and construction).
• Experience working inmulti-disciplinary teams coordinating with architects structural engineers MEP and contractors.
• Familiarity withBIM Execution Plans (BEPs)Level of Development (LOD)standards andISO 19650or similar BIM standards.
• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D Navisworks Dynamo and MicroStation is required.
• Expertise in modeling grading corridors utility pipe networks and pressure networks.
• Strong knowledge of documentation practices and standards such as BIM templates part list creation property data set management and drawing production workflows.
• Ability tomentor junior modelersand support team development.
• Proactive inproblem-solvingand optimizing modeling workflows.

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
At GHD we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employeesregardless of background identity or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.

Required Experience:

Senior IC