Snr Revit Designers

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Revit Designer to lead the design of impactful fire protection systems. This role combines technical expertise with project management, ensuring designs meet compliance and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will engage with clients and stakeholders, mentor junior designers, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely or from the office, providing flexibility while contributing to innovative projects that enhance safety and compliance in the built environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive industry experience considered in absence of formal qualifications.
• Mentoring and coaching junior designers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection system designs ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Engage with clients to present and refine designs for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Technical Design

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Quality Management

Communication

Education

ASIB / IFE Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Milnerton, Cape Town/remote working applicable

Our Client is looking for a Senior Revit Designer to design high-quality, impactful, and fully compliant fire protection systems that deliver cost-effective solutions. This role also serves as the technical lead for design within project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Design & Project Execution

• Develop fire protection system designs using AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Calculate hydraulic requirements for optimal pipe sizing, considering water supply parameters and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct site measurements for existing buildings, document findings, and integrate them into designs.
• Apply compliance and cost management principles to all designs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage design workplans, prioritizing and meeting project deadlines.
• Complete partial designs for larger projects, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with clients, consultants, and professional teams to present and refine designs.
• Discuss and implement design improvements to enhance project outcomes.
• Support estimators in costing proposals by providing initial designs and identifying cost-effective solutions.

Technical Leadership & Compliance

• Mentor and coach junior designers, supporting their development.
• Maintain technical expertise in CAD design and fire protection compliance by participating in industry forums, workshops, and continuous learning.
• Compile fabrication lists and ensure designs meet project and compliance requirements.
• Conduct post-implementation profit analysis, evaluating design assumptions versus actual project costs to improve future profitability.
• Submit ASIB documentation for inspections, ensuring compliance and securing certification.

Reporting & Administration

• Complete project administration tasks, including updating project plans and maintaining design records.
• Prepare and submit design reports in defined formats within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain filing systems and databases to ensure design documentation is accessible and up to date.

Qualifications & Experience

• ASIB / IFE Certificate or equivalent (required).
• In the absence of formal qualifications, extensive industry experience will be considered.

Leadership & Development:

• Mentoring and coaching junior designers.
• Staff development and technical guidance.

Functional Skills:

• Technical Design & Project Management
• Quality Management & Risk Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Report Writing & Documentation Management