Mechanical BIM Modeller - building services

BVi Consulting Engineers - BVi Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

BVi Consulting Engineers - BVi Group is seeking an experienced draughtsperson to join our Pretoria design office. You will draft mechanical services, including HVAC, WETS and fire protection, using Revit and AutoCAD, and develop detailed drawings, sections, and coordinated layouts.

You will set up and maintain Revit families and templates, assist with quantity extraction and cost estimation, and collaborate with engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure accuracy, constructability, and

Qualifications

• Draughting certificate is essential.
• Diploma in Mechanical is an added advantage.
• Min 5-7 years relevant industry experience.
• Exposure to Carrier HAP HVAC load calculations is advantageous.
• Experience in BIM modelling, Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of SANS 10400-O&T standards and local compliance.
• Proven ability to create and manage Revit families and parametric components.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and coordination processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with Mechanical Building Services, HVAC, WETS and Fire.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Form part of an existing design office.
• Draughting mechanical services (HVAC, WETS and Fire) in Revit & AutoCad.
• Prepare detailed HVAC, Fire, Wet services drawings, sections, and coordinated layouts.
• Set up, manage, and maintain Revit families, templates, and standards.
• Extract quantities and assist in cost estimation where required.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and contractors to resolve design and coordination issues; review and validate models for accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Guide and support draughting team in the office.
• Provide technical support to Senior Project Managers & Project Directors.
• Site inspections and compiling snag lists related to mechanical services.

Skills

Draughting

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

BIM Modelling

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Draughting Certificate

Diploma in Mechanical

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Carrier HAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Form part of an existing design office
• Draughting mechanical services (HVAC, WETS and Fire) in Revit & AutoCad
• Prepare detailed HVAC, Fire, Wet services drawings, sections, and coordinated layouts.
• Set up, manage, and maintain Revit families, templates, and standards.
• Extract quantities and assist in cost estimation where required.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and contractors to resolve design and coordination issues. Review and validate models for accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Guide and support draugthing team in the office
• Technical support to Senior Project Managers & Project Directors
• Site inspections and compiling of snag lists related to mechanical Services

Key Requirements:

• Draughting Certificate is essential
• Diploma in Mechanical will be an added advantage
• Min 5-7 years relevant industry related experience
• Exposure to HVAC load calculation software such as Carrier HAP will be an advantageous
• Experience in BIM Modelling, Revit MEP and AutoCad
• Strong knowledge of SANS 10400- “O & T” standards and local compliance requirements
• Proven ability to create and manage Revit families and parametric components
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and coordination processes
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
• Must be proficient in MS Office packages
• Must have worked with Mechanical Building Services, HVAC, WETS and Fire
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Technical understanding of how MEP Services work
• Strong teamwork skills required
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound knowledge of statutory standards and regulations
• Willing to relocate to Pretoria - Gauteng