Overview

Principal CAD/BIM Technician - Building Structures at WSP in the UK & Ireland

Join to apply for the above role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. This role involves developing BIM models for the Structures discipline, interfacing with BIM leads in other disciplines to create federated models and perform clash detection, and contributing to a coherent design process that maximises data exchange across multiple software platforms.

What you will do

• Provide 3D modelling expertise to a variety of multidisciplinary projects in the Building Structures sector
• Act as project lead on multi-disciplinary jobs and liaise with counterparts in other disciplines
• Mentor and guide younger members of the team
• Manage, monitor and check work undertaken by external resources
• Support the Structures teams in the development of BIM within the business; knowledge of current BIM Level 2 documentation
• Develop skills and capabilities of design teams to assist project delivery within a BIM compliant environment
• Upskill BIM knowledge of internal colleagues and external consultants / subcontractors as required
• Develop and cross-check model information against Employer Information Requirements (EIR), including clash detection and validation of non-graphical information
• Interface with multi-disciplinary project teams and drive BIM benefits at project level
• Monitor and advise on clash detection issues
• Produce high quality models and drawings in both 2D and 3D
• Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety in project delivery

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience in both 2D and 3D
• High level of experience with Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks
• Experience with Aecosim / ProjectWise would be an advantage
• Knowledge of BIM360 cloud models
• Able to manage data in a secure and controlled manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive working relationships
• Experience operating in a BIM Level 2 compliant environment
• Open to learning new software and processes
• Ability to coordinate others and manage own workload
• Minimum HNC/D level education in engineering or a relevant subject; understanding of Building Information Modelling and its benefits to the construction industry; multidisciplinary design approach
• Excellent working knowledge of building construction and materials; knowledge of Eurocodes
• Good working knowledge of industry standards such as BS1192, PAS1192, ISO19650 and related documents
• Able to sign and abide by confidentiality agreements

Successful applications will be required to undergo security clearance prior to appointment

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