Atkins, a member of SNC-Lavalin is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. At Atkins, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery we are playing a leading role in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting engineering projects across sectors including Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities and Development, Education, Rail and Water.
Atkins Building Services practice are looking to appoint a MEP BIM Coordinator into our Northern team (based in either Leeds, Warrington or Glasgow). This role has been created as a result of growth within the overall Building Design practice and is a great opportunity for a BIM/CAD coordinator wanting to further develop their career within a forward-thinking organisation.
As BIM/CAD coordinator you will be working closely with a multidiscipline team of Architects, Technicians and Engineers of all levels to be directly involved in a broad range of projects both minor and major, project management, software support, staff mentoring and training and input to bidding.
As BIM/CAD coordinator you will also be required to have experience in the preparation of BIM files, model collaboration and help contribute to BIM Execution Plans. The role will support the advancement of our capabilities in clash detection, data management and maintaining project templates and standards.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring project delivery meets CAD/BIM standards, Digital Plan of Work and the requirements for the project BIM Execution plan.
- Technical management and creation of project BIM data sets, including manage and maintain project content and source additional content for project teams.
- Coordination with team leaders and CAD/BIM Managers from other offices and disciplines.
- Collaborating with internal and external clients related to project delivery.
- Monitoring and reporting of resource requirements across the project.
- Mentor and oversee the development of champions and less experienced staff.
- Identify project specific training requirements and knowledge gaps.
- Liaise with Regional BIM Manager and help deliver project training in software and standard procedures as necessary.
- Support technician staff to ensure that they are provided with the information, software, hardware, training and technical support they require to ensure delivery of CAD data to project requirements.
- Liaise with Regional BIM Manager to ensure changes in procedure and standards are effectively communicated to project teams.
Requirements
- Have validated experience in Revit or other similar software platforms.
- An excellent working knowledge of Autodesk Revit with proven experience, ideally having worked on major design projects.
- Have a good understanding of BIM and its direction within the industry.
- Complimentary experience of Autodesk AutoCAD
- Experience of advanced level collaboration tools (Navisworks etc).
- Has worked as a BIM Coordinator/Lead in the development of coordinated models between disciplines and suppliers.
- Familiar with and able to implement a Common Data Environment and the latest wider industry AEC(UK) BIM/CAD protocols.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Be technically capable of delivering project deliverables in the way an MEP practice would across a range of project types.
- Able to write/contribute, implement and maintain BIM Execution Plans
- Ability to understand Employer Information Requirements and to implement these into the model templates.
- Experience with parametric modelling software (Dynamo or similar) is desirable but will not hinder suitable applicants.
- Compliance with CAD/BIM standards and Quality Assurance procedures.
What we offer?
Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default Atkins offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office. Our IT systems support home-working, so where you have parental or career duties; or you simply need to be elsewhere for a parcel, servicing your car, or waiting in for a tradesperson; Atkins will work for you. Similarly, Atkins’ corporate social responsibility provides the opportunity to give something back to the community, and we run professional networks supporting groups such as local schools, charities, parents, those coming out of the armed-forces and women in engineering.
Training
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions .
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave.
To support and safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing we provide an employee assistance programme offering advice and support in times of need. Our offices run their own sports and social club providing activities such wine tasting, as surf trips, and a kids’ Christmas party. You will also have access to our Flexible Benefits, where you can opt in to a wide range of benefits to complement your work/life balance: such as medical insurance, gym membership, the cycle-to-work scheme, child care vouchers, charitable giving, additional pension contributions etc.
Please refer to our website for details of our full benefits package . https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
