Senior Digital Delivery Technician (Modeller)

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd in Pretoria seeks a dedicated professional for complex design modelling tasks. This role includes developing and auditing Autodesk templates, enhancing deliverable quality, and leading projects through modeling and engineering expertise.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, proficiency in relevant design software, and possess strong mentoring abilities. We value diversity and ensure equitable access to opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in similar position.
• Some key experience in relevant projects.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Modelling and detailing in Revit, Civil 3D/AutoCAD.
• Develop Autodesk templates/libraries.
• Quality audit on outgoing drawings.
• Mentor and provide technical support to junior staff.
• Conduct conceptual and detailed design.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Autodesk software

Programming/Automation

Civil 3D/AutoCAD

Quality auditing

Education

Professional registration in drawing/modeling

Autodesk certification

Tools

Relux/Dialux

Job description

Reporting

Reports to Section Manager or other professional consultant or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

Position Purpose

Provide and undertake complex design modelling tasks, prepare tender/construction documents, provide technical support services in meeting the requirements of the functional group and its clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Modelling and detailing in Revit, Civil 3D/AutoCAD
• Develop Autodesk templates/libraries and tools to maintain standards
• Programming within Autodesk (Visual Coding/Automation)
• Quality audit on outgoing drawings
• Standardisation of all drawings on project
• Visualization of 3D models of projects for presentations
• BIM implementation
• Handling all Autodesk troubleshooting and setting up of interfaces in respective department
• Participating in office technical discussions and project delivery meetings
• Mentor, train and provide technical support to junior staff
• Conducting conceptual and detailed design and modelling in order to prepare technical drawings and documentation
• Provide practical and economical solutions to project deliverables
• Applying a deeper understanding of modelling principles to devise and deliver practical and economical solutions to problems
• Maintain a high level of modelling expertise and engineering knowledge
• Undertake supervisor role and lead on projects
• Contribute to the overall management and profitability of the functional group
• Ensure drawings and documentation are to the highest quality
• Maintain client satisfaction
• Strictly adhere to SMEC’s Management System (MS), quality standards and OHS procedures
• Introduce Graduate Engineers to in-house standards and the practical application of tasks and construction techniques
• Assist Project Managers with site queries and reporting solutions
• To work independently and self-motivated to produce accurate models/drawings to a high standard within set deadlines

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy of models
• Meeting set deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Identifies and understands technical issues, problems and opportunities
• Project delivery to meet client’s requirements on time
• Development of networks and contribution to team goals
• Commercial awareness
• Technical support and mentoring
• Parametric workflow creation
• Parametric modelling 3D details to LOD deliverables
• Setup of models ISO-19650
• Understanding automation and programming

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Professional registration in drawing/modeling (Autodesk certification preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years in similar position
• Some key experience in relevant projects
• Proficiency in Revit, Autodesk, Relux/Dialux or discipline specific software essential

Diversity & Inclusion

SMEC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all.