BIM Technician

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a BIM Technician to support BIM coordination and produce CAD designs for complex systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in Revit and AutoCAD, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. The role is based in Dronfield, requiring collaboration in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Computer literate and proficient in all core Microsoft Office packages.
• Prior experience of Revit & AutoCAD software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing and amending CAD Designs using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Creating take-offs from models and presenting in Excel.
• Designing life safety and security systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AutoDesk Construction Cloud

Revit MEP

Job description

Job title: BIM Technician

Based from: Dronfield

Reports to: BIM Manager

Salary: Up to £42,000

The Role

As the BIM Technician, you will join our busy BIM Team to support the BIM Manager with BIM coordination and producing CAD designs for complex fire, life safety, electronic security systems, and network infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Producing and amending CAD Designs, Constructions, and As Fitted models using Revit and AutoCAD software
2. Creating take-offs from models and presenting this within an Excel spreadsheet
3. Designing life safety and security systems (with guidance from Design Engineers)
4. Creating schematics and electrical wiring diagrams as needed (with guidance from Design Engineers)
5. Exporting DWF and other formats for collaboration internally and externally
6. Taking an active role in the continuous improvement of company systems
7. Providing reports as appropriate to your Line Manager
8. Producing clash detection reports
9. Participating in weekly BIM coordination meetings and addressing any issues
10. Maintaining weekly model uploads for the live project being worked on

No job description can be entirely comprehensive, and the jobholder will be expected to adapt and carry out other duties as required, within their remit and capability, consistent with the role's responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Computer literate and proficient in all core Microsoft Office packages
• Prior experience of Revit & AutoCAD software
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Honest, trustworthy, and able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues, customers, and outside bodies
• Ability to work using your own initiative

Desirable

• Previous experience within a related field
• Experience using AutoDesk Construction Cloud
• Experience using Revit MEP
• Proficiency in a European language (desirable but not essential)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Working Conditions

The role is based in our Dronfield office, which is an open-plan environment with multi-screen computer use. Occasional attendance at other offices may be required.

Group Compliance

In compliance with relevant standards and regulations, all staff are expected to work towards key objectives such as legislative compliance, environmental sustainability, safety, and information security, among others.