Senior Cad Technician

FYBA Talent; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

FYBA Talent is seeking a Senior BIM Technician to support high-quality models, assurance and digital information across major projects in the UK and internationally. You will collaborate with engineers, designers and BIM Managers to deliver coordinated, compliant models and drawings aligned with project requirements.

We promote on performance and integrity; time served is not a factor. The role offers opportunities to mentor apprentices and shape BIM processes within a growing team.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience as a BIM Technician or similar role within the UK construction industry.
• Working knowledge of Bentley Microstation/Openbuilding Designer and Autodesk Revit, Civil3D/Bentley OpenRoads.
• Experience using ProjectWise or similar CDE.
• Ability to use clash detection tools such as Navisworks Manage or Bentley iTwin.
• Understanding of ISO 19650 workflows and model coordination principles.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop 3D models and drawing outputs using BIM authoring tools.
• Manage information delivered on projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary models and assist with clash detection.
• Prepare drawings, schedules and model-based information for deliverables.
• Ensure models comply with CAD standards, BEPs, and information requirements.
• Assist with model audits, QA checks, asset tagging and data validation.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain organised model structures and file management.
• Forecast task workloads and meet deadlines.
• Mentor apprentices and contribute to business education initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Mentoring apprentice

Education

Engineering degree/HNC/HND

Tools

Bentley Microstation/Openbuilding Designer

Autodesk Revit

Civil3D / Bentley OpenRoads

ProjectWise (CDE)

Navisworks Manage / iTwin

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Senior BIM Technician to support the delivery of high-quality models, assurance and digital information across a range of major infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally. You will work closely with Engineers, Designers, Construction Teams and BIM Managers to produce coordinated, compliant models and drawings in line with project and client requirements.

We promote based on performance and integrity - time served is not a factor.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and develop 3D models and Drawing outputs using relevant BIM authoring tools.
• Management of Information delivered on the projects we are involved in.
• Identify areas for improvement or efficiency and take ownership of promoting best practice - challenging where necessary.
• Support the coordination of multidisciplinary models and assist with clash detection.
• Prepare drawings, schedules, and model-based information for project deliverables.
• Ensure models comply with CAD standards, project BEPs, and information requirements.
• Assist with model audits, QA checks, asset tagging and asset data validation.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain organised model structures, naming conventions, and file management.
• Support information exchanges at key project stages
• Ability to forecast task workloads and meet self-set deadlines.
• Empower the company vision of “training our own” to mentor and educate our apprentice
• A desire to be involved, and aware of aspects of running the business, and project management on our projects

Required Skills & Experience

• An HNC/HND or degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience as a BIM Technician or similar role within the UK construction industry.
• Working knowledge of Bentley Microstation / Openbuilding Designer and preferably additionally Autodesk Revit, Civil3D / Bentley OpenRoads.
• Previous experience using ProjectWise or similar CDE
• Ability to use clash detection tools such as Navisworks Manage / Bentley iTwin
• Understanding of ISO 19650 workflows and model coordination principles, and the importance of proper assurance process and content checking.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills and accommodating junior apprentice's learning needs