Structural Revit Technician - Structural Engineering
Department: LCS - London Civil & Structural
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London - McBains, 26 Finsbury Square, EC2A 1DS
Description
McBains is seeking an experienced Structural Revit Technician / BIM Technician to join our London-based team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage detailed 3D structural Revit models for buildings and infrastructure projects.
- Produce coordinated structural drawings to a high technical standard.
- Collaborate with structural engineers, architects, MEP, and civil teams to ensure integrated multi-disciplinary models.
- Ensure compliance with BIM Execution Plans, project standards, and ISO 19650 workflows.
- Support the development and use of Dynamo scripts to enhance modelling efficiency and automation.
- Manage project models and documentation within CDE Platforms like ACC or similar.
- Assist in model federation and clash detection using Navisworks or similar tools.
- Participate in design coordination meetings and contribute to project reviews.
- Contribute to the improvement and standardisation of BIM processes within the team.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required Qualities and Skills:
- Proven experience as the lead Revit technician on large-scale structural engineering projects, responsible for model development, coordination, and delivery.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working with Autodesk Revit on medium/large projects.
- In-depth knowledge of the latest Autodesk Revit version, including model templates, clash detection, and clash reports.
- Experience with CAD packages such as AutoCAD.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
- Self-motivated with a sense of responsibility.
Desirable Qualities and Skills:
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
- HNC/HND in a relevant field or BIM qualifications from BRE Academy or similar.
- Experience with Dynamo for task automation in Revit.
- Familiarity with Navisworks for clash detection and review.
- Understanding of or exposure to C++ and/or Python for BIM workflows.
- Experience across sectors such as residential, commercial, education, and infrastructure.
- Familiarity with platforms like Asite, Viewpoint, or BIM 360.
Values, Culture & Benefits
- Our business is a force for good, contributing profits to environmental and social initiatives.
- We are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050 and building a sustainable future.
- Charity Community Day: an annual day off for community impact.
- Sustainability Panel: join to promote sustainability initiatives.
- Give as You Earn: support charities through payroll giving.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme: participate in our climate change efforts.
- Monthly team drinks with Brewgooder beers supporting clean water projects.
- Annual Performance Reviews to support your career growth.
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health and coaching support.