Senior MEP Detailer – Cape Town | BIM & Coordination Lead

Kirby Group Engineering; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering in Cape Town is seeking an MEP Detailer to deliver 3D and 2D coordination, ensuring constructible models and coordinated drawings within Kirby procedures and ISO workflows. The role supports off-site manufacturing opportunities and project handover.

The successful candidate will work on-site within a BIM environment, coordinating with the Lead MEP Coordinator and project engineers, with opportunities for tender support and site verification.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Architecture or Design.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a BIMCo-ordination or detailing role.
• Proficiency in Revit (MEP), Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM360).
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 information management principles and CDE workflows.
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Detail and coordinate 3D elements according to project requirements and department standards.
• Produce and maintain 3D model files using Revit, Plant 3D, and Advanced Steel, as per current procedures.
• Create accurate 2D co-ordination and installation drawings.
• Ensure all model files are routinely checked for coordination and clashes against federated models, following updated clash detection protocols.
• Follow guidance from the MEP Coordinator & Lead MEP Coordinator on design and coordination matters.
• Conduct clash detection and resolve issues in submitted files promptly.
• Build and update federated models daily in line with department practices.
• Submit all files in the correct format, adhering to department submission standards.
• Participate in weekly coordination meetings as required.
• Support all stakeholders involved in the BIM process.
• Assist with onsite clash resolution in accordance with updated workflows.
• Verify and prepare layout drawings to meet contract and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with project engineers and management to resolve issues and communicate drawing information clearly.
• Produce verified record drawings as per department guidelines.
• Carry out site surveying and verification using approved methods, including point cloud scanning and total station operations.
• Administer and update all coordination documents, registers, and associated metadata as per departmental procedures.
• Assist with tender processes and additional drawing requirements from the business unit, ensuring compliance with current standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Pressure handling

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Design degree

Tools

Revit (MEP)

Navisworks

ACC/BIM360

Job description

Kirby Group Engineering in Cape Town is seeking an MEP Detailer to deliver 3D and 2D coordination, ensuring constructible models and coordinated drawings within Kirby procedures and ISO workflows. The role supports off-site manufacturing opportunities and project handover.

The successful candidate will work on-site within a BIM environment, coordinating with the Lead MEP Coordinator and project engineers, with opportunities for tender support and site verification.