Reporting to: Regional Design Manager
Liaising with: Design Team and Delivery Team
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Direct Report: N/A
Department: Design
Location: Hybrid. Location either Balcombe / Cookstown / Ilkeston
Role Purpose:
As part of the Design Team, the Senior 3D CAD / BIM Technician will oversee the implementation and coordination of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D CAD processes across large-scale water and wastewater projects.
This role is responsible for managing a team of BIM/CAD technicians and coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure the development of high-quality 3D models and digital designs.
They will be instrumental in setting BIM standards, managing design data, and ensuring all project models meet technical, regulatory, and client requirements. The role requires advanced expertise in CAD/BIM software and the ability to guide teams in producing accurate, efficient, and integrated digital designs.
Role Summary:
Lead and manage the creation, development, and delivery of 3D models and BIM processes for water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring designs are integrated and compliant with project requirements.
Develop and implement BIM strategies, workflows, and standards across projects, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with industry and company guidelines.
Manage and mentor a team of BIM/CAD technicians, providing technical guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality digital design output.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers, to ensure all design disciplines are integrated into the overall project models.
Oversee the coordination and integration of 3D models with other disciplines and ensure clash detection is performed to identify and resolve design conflicts early in the process.
Manage design data and ensure the accurate organisation, documentation, and version control of BIM and CAD models, maintaining up-to-date digital records.
Review and approve all 3D models and 2D technical drawings produced by the BIM/CAD team, ensuring they meet client specifications, technical standards, and safety regulations.
Drive the adoption of BIM best practices across the project teams, promoting innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement in digital design processes.
Support design change management by ensuring that all changes to models and drawings are properly documented, updated, and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Engage with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to present and discuss BIM models, ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals.
Monitor project progress and ensure that BIM deliverables are produced on time and within budget, applying project management principles as needed.
Provide input during design reviews, identifying opportunities to enhance project outcomes through improved design coordination, sustainability, and digital solutions.
Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and advancements in BIM and CAD software, leading innovation and keeping the team at the forefront of digital design.
Candidate Specification
Personal Attributes:
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire BIM/CAD technicians.
Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving design issues and conflicts.
Exceptional communication skills, capable of working closely with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Detail-oriented and quality-driven, ensuring all digital designs meet the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
Technical Specification
Experience Required:
10+ years of experience in CAD and BIM design, with a significant portion in a leadership or management role within the water or infrastructure industry.
Proven experience delivering complex water or wastewater treatment projects, managing the development and coordination of 3D models and BIM processes.
Expertise in BIM software (such as Revit, Navisworks) and CAD tools (such as AutoCAD), with a strong understanding of clash detection and model coordination.
Extensive experience in setting and implementing BIM standards .
Strong knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and codes, particularly within the water or infrastructure sectors.
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or extensive experience in digital design management.
Proficiency in using BIM and CAD software (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, etc.) with advanced knowledge of design coordination processes.
Experience in managing teams, ensuring the effective collaboration and integration of design elements.
Strong understanding of industry-specific standards for BIM in water or infrastructure projects.
Desirable Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Digital Design.
Professional certification in BIM management
Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) Level 2/3 protocols and emerging technologies such as cloud-based collaboration tools.
Experience working on international water or infrastructure projects, managing BIM processes for large-scale, complex developments.