Senior BIM Technician

Senior BIM Technician – MandE Building Services
Location: Cardiff / Bristol
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
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Senior BIM Technician – MandE Building Services | Overview
An opportunity is available for a Senior BIM Technician – MandE Building Services to join an established consultancy team in Cardiff or Bristol.
The Senior BIM Technician – MandE Building Services will lead BIM delivery across multidisciplinary building services projects, supporting digital coordination, model development, and integration of mechanical and electrical systems within a BIM environment.
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| Key Responsibilities
- Lead BIM delivery for MandE building services projects across RIBA Stages 0–6
- Develop and manage MEP Revit models aligned with design intent and project requirements
- Coordinate mechanical and electrical services within federated models, resolving clashes and spatial constraints
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to translate calculations and schematics into coordinated 3D models
- Manage clash detection and coordination reviews using Navisworks
- Ensure compliance with ISO 19650, BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), and project standards
- Produce and review 2D drawings, 3D models, and schedules from BIM models
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and design teams on BIM deliverables and coordination
- Support site teams with installation queries, coordination issues, and as-built information
- Mentor junior BIM technicians and support team development
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| Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit MEP for mechanical and electrical services modelling
- Experience modelling:
- Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution, containment, and lighting systems
- HVAC systems, ductwork, and plantroom layouts
- Public health / drainage systems (desirable)
- Use of Navisworks for clash detection and coordination
- Familiarity with design tools including Amtech, Dialux, Relux and integration with BIM outputs
- Experience using Common Data Environments (CDEs) such as BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Understanding of COBie, asset data, and digital handover requirements
- Knowledge of Revit families, parametric modelling, and content creation
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| Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an MandE BIM or building services environment
- Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical building services design principles
- Experience delivering multidisciplinary building services projects (e.g. commercial, healthcare, education)
- Strong knowledge of UK BIM standards, including ISO 19650
- Ability to interpret engineering calculations, schematics, and specifications into coordinated BIM models
- Strong communication and coordination skills
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| Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Private medical insurance
- Company reward scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and incentives
- Structured career progression
- Ongoing training in BIM and MandE design integration