BIM Technician

Ethos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays

9-day fortnight

Pension scheme

Healthcare check-ups

Gym membership allowance

Professional mentoring

Job summary

Ethos is seeking a BIM Technician to produce coordinated Revit models and drawings for data centre projects, supporting the BIM Project Lead and Engineering teams.

You will drive model coordination, QA, and client BEP compliance while coordinating with external consultants and stakeholders to ensure accurate, efficient BIM output throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering BIM on MEP or multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience on large-scale data centre projects.
• Experience leading or coordinating BIM teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated, high-quality BIM models and drawings across projects.
• Coordinate clash detection and issue resolution with Engineering teams.
• Ensure BIM deliverables meet internal standards and QA processes.
• Oversee drawing production from Revit models and ensure accuracy.
• Represent Ethos in BIM coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Maintain model health, performance, and data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with client BIM requirements and project BEP.

Skills

BIM delivery

Lead BIM teams

Revit MEP

Navisworks

BIM coordination

BIM standards

ISO 19650

ACC/FORMA

Clash detection

Communication skills

Tools

Navisworks

Revit MEP

FORMA/ACC

Job description

About Ethos

Ethos is a collaborative team of engineers, consultants, and creative thinkers designing and delivering data centre and energy infrastructure across the world's most dynamic markets. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, we combine technical expertise, creativity, and integrated delivery to lead complex, mission-critical projects.

Built on strong relationships, clear leadership, and a can-do mindset, Ethos is entering an exciting phase of growth, expanding our capabilities and taking on increasingly high-impact projects across EMEA and beyond.

Sustainability guides how we design, collaborate, and deliver creating innovative solutions and lasting value for our clients and communities - making Performance Made Possible.

About The Job

The BIM Technician is responsible for producing coordinated, high-quality Revit models and drawings on data centre projects, working as part of a wider BIM and Engineering team.

This role focuses on MEP/M&E modelling, drawing production, and clash coordination in support of the BIM Project Lead and Engineering teams. The BIM Technician plays a hands‑on role in day‑to‑day model production, ensuring deliverables are accurate, compliant, and aligned with project requirements.

Responsibilities

Project BIM Delivery

• Ensure all BIM deliverables meet project programme and milestones.
• Monitor modelling progress and report status to the BIM Project Manager.

Model Coordination & Quality

• Develop and maintain coordinated Revit models with other disciplines.
• Run clash detection processes and coordinate issue resolution.
• Identify clashes and communicate them clearly to Engineering Teams for resolution.
• Ensure models are structured, efficient, and aligned with best practice.

Standard Compliance

• Ensure all models comply with internal BIM standards and QA processes.
• Implement client‑specific BIM requirements on projects.
• Maintain model integrity, naming conventions, and data consistency.
• Ensure drawings extracted from models meet company quality standards.
• Setup and develop Models in line with Client BEP requirements.

Drawing Production & Output

• Oversee the production of drawings from Revit models.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, coordinated, and ready for issue.
• Maintain consistency across all project outputs.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Represent Ethos in BIM coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with Engineering Teams to align BIM models with design intent.
• Coordinate with external consultants and project stakeholders.
• Communicate BIM‑related issues, risks, and progress effectively.

Model Health & Performance

• Monitor model performance, file size, and usability.
• Ensure models remain clean, efficient, and suitable for project use.
• Implement best practices to avoid model degradation over time.

Key Objectives

• Deliver coordinated, high-quality BIM models and drawings.
• Ensure efficient and proactive coordination across disciplines.
• Maintain consistency with BIM standards and project requirements.
• Support predictable and reliable BIM delivery on projects.

Authority & Decision Making

• Responsible for BIM coordination and delivery at project level.
• Oversees modelling teams and day‑to‑day BIM activities.
• Escalates technical or resource issues to the BIM Project Manager when required.

What This Role Does NOT Include

• Engineering design decisions or approvals.
• Responsibility for system layouts or technical calculations.
• Issuing models externally without required approvals.
• Changing BIM standards independently.
• Commercial or contractual project management responsibilities.

Key Interfaces

• BIM Project Manager (reporting and guidance)
• Engineering Project Managers and Design Engineers
• External consultants and coordination teams

About You

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in BIM delivery within MEP or multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience working on large-scale or complex projects (e.g. data centres).
• Experience leading or coordinating BIM teams on projects.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Revit MEP (essential).
• Experience in clash detection tools (e.g. Navisworks).
• Understanding of BIM coordination processes and workflows.
• Familiarity with common data environments (e.g. ACC/FORMA).
• Knowledge of BIM standards and QA processes.
• Understanding of ISO 19650 principles.
• Knowledge of industry Revit add‑ins to streamline processes.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Success Measures

• Models are fully coordinated with minimal clashes at issue stage.
• Drawings are accurate, consistent, and compliant.
• BIM deliverables meet programme deadlines.
• Effective communication between BIM and Engineering teams.
• High model quality and adherence to standards.

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside experienced, approachable professionals who combine technical excellence with calm, supportive leadership.
• Make a real impact - Contribute to mission‑critical infrastructure projects that support the digital and energy transition across EMEA and beyond.
• Grow with us - As a rapidly growing consultancy, we offer opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and build your career.
• Shape a more sustainable future - Sustainability isn't an initiative - it's embedded in every project, every discipline, and every decision we make.

We Offer

• Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule - enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work‑life balance.
• A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
• Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward‑thinking, technology‑driven consultancy.

Benefits

• Flexible working times
• 20 Days holidays up to 25 days
• Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Healthcare check‑ups and flu vaccinations
• Gym / Fitness membership Allowance
• Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
• Working travel out‑of‑pocket expenses
• Travel tax scheme or bike‑to‑work scheme
• Regular training/mentoring / further college support
• Support for Chartership
• A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
• Paid Statutory Leaves
• Heavily subsidised social committee