Senior BIM Engineer

Overview

The BIM Engineer will play a key role within the Digital Project Delivery (DPD) team and support project teams with developing, managing and delivering multi-disciplinary BIM standards & digital strategy. As a BIM Engineer, you will provide technical expertise and leadership to implement, develop and manage a successful BIM process from Precontract all the way through the project delivery and handover.

At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

Responsibilities

Pre-Contract Stage

• Supporting the review of EIR, development of BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and associated documents (e.g. MPDT, MIDP, TIDP, SCDC assessments, etc.).
• Reviewing 3D BIM models received at tender stage for federation, engineering checks, clash detection, logistics and cost management.
• Supporting UK BIM lead with the assessment of the supply chain digital capabilities.
• Producing temporary works 3D model for technical reviews, estimating costs and clash detection.
• Work with planning team to develop, coordinate and deliver 4D BIM model.
• Developing and coordinate visualisations and interactive 3D Models.

Project Delivery Stage

• Acting as BIM point of contact onsite carrying out walk-throughs and demonstrations to key stakeholders.
• Assisting and supporting the project team to understand their contractual obligations to manage a BIM process.
• Supporting the production and delivery of project BEP, MIDP, MPDT and digital implementation strategy.
• Reviewing and validating project Information Model (PIM) developed by design teams and sub-contractors.
• Assisting the coordination of 3D Models in engineering and design team meetings.
• Carrying out weekly clash detection, issue reports and liaise with design teams
• Setup BIMCollab and ensure right protocols are in place for managing and coordinating the Clashes and design issues in the platform and throughout the design team meetings (DTMs)
• Assist planning team in developing and managing 4D planning strategy.
• Support logistics team with the use of 3D BIM models for optimising the construction logistics and traffic management.
• Working with site management team to promote and integrate the use Digital field tools and 3D BIM models.
• Ensuring sub-contractors are fully aware of their roles and responsibilities within the DPD team.
• Managing and validate sub-contractors information deliverables in accordance to BEP and associated documents.
• Supporting BIM Lead with DPD audits and implementation of new technologies.
• Providing upskilling and hands-on training sessions for project teams.
• Reporting success and measuring the benefits of DPD across the projects.
• Capture best practices and lessons learnt to be shared with wider business and other projects.

Digital Tools and Systems

• Autodesk Revit: Comprehensive knowledge in developing, editing and publishing 3D BIM models and components

• Autodesk Navisworks: Comprehensive knowledge in production of NWD files for navigation, clash detection and data validation of PIM.

• Autodesk AutoCAD: good knowledge in producing, editing and publishing 2D and 3D data.

• Synchro Pro: desirable knowledge in using synchro to produce fully coordinated 4D BIM Models

• BIMCollab: Comprehensive knowledge

• Information Management: Essential knowledge of working in a CDE such as Viewpoint for Projects (VFP), Autodesk 360 or similar. 

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective supervisory and organisational skills.
• Be able to work in multi-faceted working environments on a range of project types.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pre-contract and operational teams.
• Excellent reporting skills.
• Presentation skills – public speaking.
• Strong communication skills and being able to build positive working relationships.
• Self-motivated, ability to manage and prioritise own workload.

Experience

• 3–4+ years’ experience on multi-disciplinary projects with BIM Level 2 standards. 

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Construction, computing or related discilpine. 

• Professional BIM or digital construction certification desirable. 

• Advanced user of Autodesk Revit, Navisworks and AutoCAD. 

• Familiarity with CDE platforms such as VFP, Autodesk 360 or equivalent. 

• Commitment to continuous professional development in BIM and digital construction 

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

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