Structural BIM Technologist

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) seeks a skilled BIM Technologist to lead the BIM model and drawings for structural projects. You will guide junior technologists, manage data in Revit, and help develop firmwide BIM standards and CAD output.

The role requires strong attention to detail, experience with Revit and Tekla, and collaboration with engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables across large building schemes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college training or equivalent.
• Four to five years of professional experience in BIM systems such as Revit to document structural information for large building projects.
• Detail-oriented model-building, data-organization, and drawing setup with a clear, consistent graphical style.

Responsibilities

• Creates, develops, and manages the BIM model and drawings for structural engineering components of projects with direction from Structural Engineers.
• Contributes to BIM model management.
• Organizes or processes and distributes drawings, models or other project deliverables, as required.
• Guides Junior BIM technologists to develop structural engineering BIM and drawing deliverables.
• Identifies opportunities to improve upon deliverables.
• Collaborates with engineers on updating and managing data in Revit model and schedules (as well as between external data sources and Revit).
• Develops and implements firmwide standards relating to BIM workflow and management and drawing graphic standards.
• Develops and delivers CAD drawing as required. May be asked to work in AutoCAD or other legacy drawing platforms (but not typically).
• Reliably handles workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from project leaders.

Skills

BIM systems

Revit

CAD systems

Tekla Structures

Navisworks

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo scripting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Revit Structure

CAD

Tekla Structures

Navisworks

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Job description

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
• Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
• Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates, develops, and manages the BIM model and drawings for structural engineering components of projects with direction from Structural Engineers.
• Contributes to BIM model management.
• Organizes or processes and distributes drawings, models or other project deliverables, as required.
• Guides Junior BIM technologists to develop structural engineering BIM and drawing deliverables.
• Identifies opportunities to improve upon deliverables.
• Collaborates with engineers on updating and managing data in Revit model and schedules (as well as between external data sources and Revit).
• Develops and implements firmwide standards relating to BIM workflow and management and drawing graphic standards.
• Develops and delivers CAD drawing as required. May be asked to work in AutoCAD or other legacy drawing platforms (but not typically).
• Reliably handles workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from project leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree or two years of college training or equivalent
• Four (4) to five (5) years of professional experience in BIM systems such as Revit to document structural information for large building projects.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and consistency in model-building, data-organization, and drawing set-up with a graphical style that is clear, consistent and artful.
• Exhibits initiative, problem solving with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.
• Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate means.
• Understanding of structural engineering concepts and terms.
• Knowledge of structural building systems and details (e.g., reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber).
• Demonstrated abilities and knowledge in Revit Structure.
• Demonstrated abilities and knowledge of CAD systems.
• Experience with Tekla Structures, Navisworks, Rhino, Grasshopper, a plus.
• Knowledge of Dynamo scripting inside of Revit is a plus.

At SOM, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We believe an inclusive environment benefits our employees, our firm, and our community, while also enriching and challenging our own thinking about design. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline: www.som.com/employment_opportunities_and_policy

For more about SOM: www.som.com

Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc).

Applications without work samples will not be reviewed.

Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB.