Building Technician - BIM & CAFM Focus
About the job
- Completed training as a building technician, technical systems planner in building services, equipment or electrical engineering, or draughtsperson.
- At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally at a planning office in architecture, building services or electrical engineering.
- Confident use of Autodesk Revit in 2D/3D; BIM experience is a firm requirement.
- Experience with AutoCAD and solid handling of DWG/DXF files.
- Basic knowledge of structural engineering and building physics, with cross-trade understanding.
- Confident handling of DIN standards and construction scheduling.
- Good spatial visualization skills.
- Good written and spoken German and/or English.
- Willingness for ongoing professional development, particularly in BIM/CAFM.
- Actively help design, structure and roll out the new CAFM system, including the data model and process definitions.
- Capture, prepare and maintain building and technical services plans in the BIM model, and migrate existing 2D records into Revit.
- Integrate building services planning for HVAC/electrical into existing architectural models and floor plans.
- Produce execution plans for refurbishments and renovations across construction and lab-building projects.
- Collaborate with in-house architects as well as external planning offices and specialist engineers.
- Experience with the implementation or rollout of a CAFM system is a clear plus.
About the company
EMBL is Europe’s flagship life sciences laboratory that conducts basic molecular biology research and runs a wide network of over 80 independent research groups across six sites (Heidelberg, Barcelona, Hamburg, Grenoble, Rome, and EMBL-EBI Hinxton). It also provides scientific services to member states, trains scientists and students, develops new instruments and methods for the life sciences, and engages in technology transfer to share discoveries. Its work is carried out by an intergovernmental organization dedicated to advancing European life science research. EMBL supports researchers through access to facilities and services, training programs, and collaborative projects, while coordinating and integrating resources across Europe and fostering tech transfer. Its goal is to advance fundamental science, enable scientific progress across Europe, and strengthen the ecosystem of life science research and innovation through collaboration, training, and shared tools.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Spain
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Boehringer Ingelheim Stiftung committed €7 million on 24 July 2025 for the Imaging Centre.
- EMBL added serial lift-out, OPM, and Brillouin microscopy services in 2026.
- EMBL employed about 1,264 people in March 2026 and keeps hiring for imaging roles.
What critics are saying
- Member-state contributions funded only 44% of EMBL’s €373.6 million 2025 income.
- Anthony Hyman started 31 March 2026 after an interim leadership period, creating execution risk.
- EMBL Imaging Centre charges up to €1,550 daily, pushing users toward cheaper rivals.
What makes EMBL unique
- EMBL’s six-site, member-state-funded model spans Heidelberg, Cambridge, Grenoble, Rome, and Barcelona.
- The EMBL Imaging Centre offers open-access cryo-EM, super-resolution, and correlative workflows unavailable commercially.
- EMBL publishes research while selling services, training, and access across academia and industry.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Paid Vacation
- Hybrid Work Options
- Family Planning Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Mental Health Support