Senior 3D CAD / BIM Technician

Enisca Browne; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Enisca Browne is seeking a Senior BIM / 3D CAD Technician to lead the digital design in the Design Team. You will drive BIM/CAD processes across major water and wastewater projects, overseeing model development and coordinating inputs to meet regulatory and client expectations.

You will champion BIM standards, guide design reviews, and sustain data integrity throughout the project lifecycle while mentoring BIM/CAD technicians and collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years CAD/BIM design experience in water or infrastructure.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale water/wastewater projects using BIM/3D modelling workflows.
• Expertise with BIM software (Revit, Navisworks) and CAD tools (AutoCAD), including clash detection and coordination.
• Experience developing and implementing BIM standards and workflows.
• Strong knowledge of relevant industry regulations and design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of high-quality 3D BIM/CAD models and digital designs.
• Oversee a team of BIM/CAD technicians and ensure outputs meet project and client standards.
• Champion BIM standards and coordinate multidisciplinary inputs across projects.
• Support clash detection, design reviews and maintain data integrity throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior BIM / 3D CAD Technician to take a leading role within our Design Team, driving the implementation and coordination of BIM and 3D CAD processes across major water and wastewater treatment projects.

In this position, you’ll oversee the development of high‑quality 3D models and digital designs while managing a team of BIM/CAD technicians, ensuring every output meets project, technical, regulatory, and client expectations.

You will champion BIM standards, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, support clash detection and design reviews, and maintain the integrity of design data throughout the project lifecycle. With advanced expertise in digital design tools, you will guide the team in producing accurate, efficient, and integrated models that enhance collaboration, innovation, and holistic project delivery.

Please note that this role requires you to be in the office or on site at least 3 times a week.

About Enisca Browne

Enisca Browne is part of Browne Group, a leading contractor in the UK water and civil engineering sectors. Together we deliver essential infrastructure that supports clean water, safe drainage and reliable services for communities.

Enisca Browne focuses on the systems that keep water and wastewater treatment sites running at their best. We work on power, process equipment, control systems and the civil structures that support them.

As the Group’s mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation specialist, we manage everything from control panel manufacturing to full system integration and commissioning. Our teams bring deep technical knowledge and a collaborative approach to solving real‑world challenges.

We offer opportunities for people with a range of skills and backgrounds, from hands‑on engineering to project support and technical delivery. Everyone plays a part in helping us deliver safe, smart and sustainable solutions.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced leader with deep technical knowledge of BIM and CAD tools, paired with strong coordination skills and the ability to inspire a digital design team. You should thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and be passionate about improving workflows, driving best practice, and delivering exceptional digital models for complex engineering projects.

Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in CAD/BIM design, including leadership or management roles within water or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale water or wastewater projects using advanced BIM/3D modelling workflows.
• Expertise with BIM software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks) and CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD), including clash detection and model coordination.
• Significant experience developing and implementing BIM standards and workflows.
• Strong knowledge of relevant industry regulations, standards, and digital design requirements.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and support BIM/CAD technicians.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities with a proactive approach to resolving design conflicts.
• Clear and confident communicator with the ability to work closely with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Highly detail‑focused and quality‑driven, ensuring consistent and accurate digital design outputs.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent industry experience.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead digital design on impactful water and wastewater projects — and to help shape the next generation of BIM excellence — we’d love to hear from you.