Senior CAD & BIM Technician

About Pell Frischmann

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

Main Purpose of the Job

Based in any of our UK offices we are looking for a Senior CAD & BIM Technician to join our busy team in the Water & Environment sector. You will be supporting the delivery of a range of projects to the required industry and Client requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities;

Reporting to the CAD & BIM Team - Lead Technician you would be expected to undertake the following roles:

• Liaise with project managers and project teams to ensure continuity of workload and robust coordination.
• Responsible for CAD&BIM Standards development, management, implementation and application.
• Responsible for creating, editing and developing 3D native models using Revit and other Digital Delivery Tools.
• Provide CAD&BIM deliverable outputs, aligned to the relevant specifications and CAD&BIM industry standards such as BS EN ISO19650 [BIM Stage 2].
• Provide 3D geometrical data for appending into clash detection, model validation and stakeholder liaison workshops.
• Support the CAD&BIM Team Lead Technician with Digital Delivery tool best practice and training initiatives, both within the Water & Environment Business Unit, and with the wider business.
• Provide the CAD&BIM Team Lead Technician with support for delivering Federated Models, both geometrically and non-geometrically.
• Create and maintain CAD&BIM software Digital Delivery tool template files.
• Be comfortable to lead BIM review/coordination meetings on behalf of the CAD&BIM Team Lead Technician.
• Understanding of multiple BIM software formats (dwg, dgn, rvt, xml, ifc, nwf etc.) as well as their possibilities and limitations.
• Competent with saving, sharing and updating product data in a Common Data Environment.
• Strong 3D Modelling, data analysis and manipulation skills.
• Understanding of 4D (time) and 5D (cost) workflows.
• Comply with Pell Frischmann’s Business Management System (BMS) Procedures
• Manage own time in order to deliver to project programmes.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to take on responsibility.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills;

Essential

Preferred

Qualification

• HNC or higher in Civil Engineering/similar or relevant experience.
• HND.
• Member of a relevant professional institute.

Experience

• Proven Building/Civil sector experience in design and drafting (2D & 3D) with Revit as the main software tool.
• Practical experience of adhering to BIM standardised working and best practice.
• Previous experience working within an engineering and\or consultancy organisation.
• Demonstrable examples of how to resolve 3D design issues.
• Good knowledge in various software tools applicable to the Water & Environment Sector.
• Ability to develop BIM Standards relevant to Building & Civil sectors.
• Capability to quality control and audit others work.
• Ability to resolve CAD&BIM related design issues.
• Acting as BIM coordinator in multi-discipline environments.

Skills

• Ability to conduct internal training and mentoring of staff.
• Creation and maintenance of BIM software templates.
• Experience in setting up of BIM projects.
• Good knowledge in 3D modeling tools applicable to chosen discipline.
• Handling information flows between different software in a project, i.e. communication between software.

• Experience in the creation of Revit parametric families.
• Experience in creation and management of Revit templates.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud and use of BIM Collaborate Pro.
• Experience using Navisworks for Federated Model analysis.
• Experience using Dynamo with Revit for greater automation of tasks\functions.
• Good knowledge in several other software modeling tools or similar:
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Plant 3D
• Competent knowledge of Visualisation software tools or similar:
• Twinmotion
• Enscape
• Unreal Engine
• Unity

Why Pell Frischmann?

We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.

We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working, including hybrid working, and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!

Pell Frischmann Benefits

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