BIM Technician

Mott MacDonald; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions 4.5-7%

Annual bonus schemes

Payment of professional subscription

33 days holiday including statutory

Life Assurance/Private Medical

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a BIM Technician to deliver CAD/BIM data and drive 3D modelling across projects in the Bristol area. You will contribute to the lifecycle from concept to commissioning, ensuring BIM outputs are robust and aligned with project aims.

You will support the common data environment, develop BIM libraries, and assist in BIM data governance while mentoring junior colleagues. The role emphasizes security, collaboration, and sustainability in design deliverables.

Qualifications

• Qualification in CAD/BIM or related field.
• Proficient in Autodesk authoring packages (Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD).
• Experience with 3D modelling in Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM360.
• Understanding of BIM data management across the project lifecycle.
• Understanding of ISO 19650 standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CAD/BIM design data and perform QA on outputs.
• Create and develop 3D models to support design collaboration and clash resolution.
• Support the development of the common data environment (Autodesk CC/BIM360).
• Create and maintain a standardised BIM element library for model reuse.
• Ensure cyber security of CAD/BIM data and access.
• Validate CAD/BIM models from suppliers and integrate into models.
• Collaborate with designers to balance time, cost and quality constraints.
• Manage safety, wellbeing, environment and sustainability within BIM/CAD outputs.
• Mentor junior BIM technicians and provide technical guidance.

Skills

CAD/BIM qualification

Autodesk proficiency

3D modelling in CDE

BIM data lifecycle understanding

ISO 19650 knowledge

Tools

Revit

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Location: Bristol

Mott MacDonald Bentley has been named a capital delivery partner on two multi-million-pound ‘lots’ that will see the company deliver projects across the region through to 2030, with the potential for a five-year extension into AMP9 thereafter.

Wessex Water serves 2.9 million customers with water and sewerage services across the south west of England. Set for record investment in AMP8, more than double that of AMP7, MMB will bring its strong track record of innovation and direct delivery to drive a programme of work. We will be delivering schemes located around Bournemouth, Poole and South Dorset area.

As a BIM Technician you'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering BIM and Digital outputs throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all BIM aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

The role of a BIM Technician includes:

• Delivering CAD/BIM design data and undertaking quality control processes and contributing to development of the CAD/BIM standards.
• Using 3D modelling to support design collaboration, clash resolution, asset data capture, digital rehearsal and cost capture
• Supporting the development of the common data environment platform and process (Autodesk CC/ BIM 360)
• Creating and developing a standardised BIM element library, to support model reuse and a production approach, including identifying affordable and low carbon solutions.
• Taking responsibility for cyber security aspects associated with CAD/BIM data and access
• Undertaking validation of CAD/BIM models from suppliers and integrating into our models
• Working with designers to manage the competing tensions of time, cost and quality
• Managing safety, wellbeing, environment and sustainability within your BIM/CAD output
• Supporting the project teams understanding of BIM and supporting less experienced BIM technicians, providing technical and professional guidance to aid their development

What you’ll need:

• Recognised qualification in Computer-aided design (CAD), BIM or related field
• Proficiency in one or more Autodesk authoring packages (Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD).
• Experience in authoring 3D models in a common data environment platform (Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM360).
• An understanding of working in a common data environment platform (Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM360) and managing BIM data throughout the project lifecycle.
• Understanding of key principles of information management as set out in ISO 19650.

What’s in it for you:

Financial wellbeing

• MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs

Health and wellbeing

• A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Access to Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave.
• Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities

Learning and development

• MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast-tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands‑on experience, and tailored training opportunities

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Other Information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.

We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email [e-mail] to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

Location(s):

Bristol, GB

Contract Type:

Permanent

Work Pattern:

Full Time

Market:

Water

Discipline:

Water

Job Ref:

16869