Senior Cad Technician

Project Partners; Ilkeston; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Project Partners in Ilkeston is seeking a Senior 3D CAD / BIM Technician to lead a BIM team for water and wastewater projects. You will drive 3D model development, ensure design coordination, and implement BIM strategies across projects.

The role requires over 10 years in CAD/BIM with leadership experience, proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD, and a strong knowledge of BIM standards and industry codes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in CAD/BIM design with leadership in water/infrastructure.
• Experience delivering complex water/wastewater projects with BIM coordination.
• Proficient in Revit, Navisworks and AutoCAD with clash detection knowledge.
• Experience setting and implementing BIM standards.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and codes in water infrastructure.

Responsabilités

• Lead 3D CAD/BIM development and BIM processes for water/wastewater projects.
• Develop BIM strategies, workflows, and standards across projects.
• Mentor BIM/CAD technicians and provide technical guidance.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers.
• Oversee model coordination, clash detection, and version control.

Connaissances

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture

Master's degree (desirable)

Professional BIM certification (desirable)

Driving licence

Outils

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Description du poste

Senior 3D CAD / BIM Technician

Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday - Friday, 40hrs

Salary: £45k - £55k depending on candidate experience

We are now recruiting for a Senior CAD / Bim Technician to come and join an established team based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire working within the water and wastewater civil engineering industry.

Job Role:

• Lead and manage the creation, development, and delivery of 3D models and BIM processes for water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring designs are integrated and compliant with project requirements.
• Develop and implement BIM strategies, workflows, and standards across projects, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with industry and company guidelines.
• Manage and mentor a team of BIM/CAD technicians, providing technical guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality digital design output.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers, to ensure all design disciplines are integrated into the overall project models.
• Oversee the coordination and integration of 3D models with other disciplines and ensure clash detection is performed to identify and resolve design conflicts early in the process.
• Manage design data and ensure the accurate organisation, documentation, and version control of BIM and CAD models, maintaining up-to-date digital records.
• Review and approve all 3D models and 2D technical drawings produced by the BIM/CAD team, ensuring they meet client specifications, technical standards, and safety regulations.
• Drive the adoption of BIM best practices across the project teams, promoting innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement in digital design processes.
• Support design change management by ensuring that all changes to models and drawings are properly documented, updated, and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to present and discuss BIM models, ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals.
• Monitor project progress and ensure that BIM deliverables are produced on time and within budget, applying project management principles as needed.
• Provide input during design reviews, identifying opportunities to enhance project outcomes through improved design coordination, sustainability, and digital solutions.

Knowledge and Skills required:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire BIM/CAD technicians.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving design issues and conflicts.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of working closely with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and quality-driven, ensuring all digital designs meet the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.

Experience required:

• 10+ years of experience in CAD and BIM design, with a significant portion in a leadership or management role within the water or infrastructure industry.
• Proven experience delivering complex water or wastewater treatment projects, managing the development and coordination of 3D models and BIM processes.
• Expertise in BIM software (such as Revit, Navisworks) and CAD tools (such as AutoCAD), with a strong understanding of clash detection and model coordination.
• Extensive experience in setting and implementing BIM standards.
• Strong knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and codes, particularly within the water or infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or extensive experience in digital design management.
• Driving licence
• Master's degree in engineering, Architecture, or Digital Design. (desirable)
• Professional certification in BIM management (desirable)
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) Level 2/3 protocols and emerging technologies such as cloud-based collaboration tools. (desirable)