CAD Technician - Urban Realm

Egis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting and engineering firm is looking for a skilled BIM/CAD Technician to support infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of experience in urban design, proficient in Revit, and knowledge of UK BIM standards. This role involves working collaboratively in a dynamic team, ensuring the production of high-quality BIM models and compliance with project standards. The position also emphasizes sustainability and innovation in engineering practices.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in major infrastructure/transportation projects.
• Experience working in an engineering production environment.
• Ability to adapt to new BIM technologies and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of projects from design to construction.
• Utilise Revit, SketchUp & AutoCAD for detailed models.
• Lead the production of high-quality construction drawings.

Skills

Urban design background

Experience in major infrastructure projects

Knowledge of UK design standards

Proficient in Autodesk Revit

Experience with BIM technologies

Education

5+ years of experience

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Bentley ProjectWise

Job description

About Us

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 22,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators.

With over 50 years of experience in the rail industry, we’ve delivered complex and challenging multidisciplinary projects all over the world. Our expertise extends to depots, operations, maintenance analytics and asset management across all aspects of rail, including transport, technical and sustainability assessments and systems infrastructure.

About the Role

As a BIM/CAD Technician you will be an integral member of the team as it grows. You will be required to support the engineering teams in current commissions which may be 2D, 3D incorporating BIM Level 2. We are looking for someone who will take this challenge head on, be part of a dynamic team with big ambitions. We will be looking to provide capabilities across light, heavy and metro urban infrastructure and work alongside the signalling and track teams.

The BIM/CAD Technician plays a critical role within the Engineering Directorate, focusing on the production and coordination of high-quality BIM models and ensuring their alignment with project standards and the BIM Execution Plan (BEP)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of projects from technical design to construction stage, mainly Urban design /landscape architecture .
• A good understanding of architectural/ urban design presentation/render RIBA designs
• Utilise Revit, SketchUp & AutoCAD for detailed model creation and documentation, ensuring models are fully coordinated and clash-free.
• Lead the production of high-quality detailed construction drawings for specific elements of urban realm and public space projects, ensuring integration with overall project models.
• Support and liaise with the BIM Coordinator, BIM Manager and wider project team in the implementation of deliverables adhering to specified project standards and to facilitate issue resolution.
• Assist in the maintenance of the project's CDE, ensuring accurate and timely information flow and adherence to data management standards.
• Participate in quality assurance checks of drawings to ensure they meet the project's accuracy, detail, and information requirements.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and project standards, contributing to regular reports on BIM deliverable status.
• Work closely with other disciplines to ensure drawings/ models are integrated and coordinated efficiently, attending regular coordination meetings as necessary.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project team members on drawing and BIM-related issues, promoting best practices in model creation and management.

What do we need from you

• Urban Realm BIM/CAD Technician with at least 5 years’ experience in major infrastructure/transportation projects.
• Experience of working in an engineering production environment.
• An urban design or public realm background.
• Experience of delivering projects to UK BIM Standards including ISO 19650.
• Proficient in using Autodesk (specifically Revit) software and in additional Bentley ProjectWise for CDE usage.
• Experience in working within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the cohesive development of integrated project deliverables.
• Good knowledge of UK design standards, such as Network Rail, HS2 and TfL.
• Experience working with BEPs, Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDP), Master Information Delivery Plans (MIDP) and Model Production Delivery Tables (MPDT).
• Ability to adapt to new BIM technologies and workflows, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.