Senior Revit Technician

Akton are recruiting on behalf of a client who, due to their expanding workload, are looking for a Senior Revit Technician to join their team in Hertfordshire. You will work closely with colleagues to provide coordinated engineering design solutions to clients. You will provide support to project teams, ensuring the most appropriate tools and technology are used to foresee design challenges and support solutions, as well as continuing to focus on your own CPD. This role would suit an experienced BIM Technician who wishes to take the next step in their career by taking a lead role in the development of BIM teams while remaining actively engaged in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Production of accurate technical engineering drawings, working in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Liaison with Engineers, Architects, the Design team, and Contractors, in the delivery of projects through to completion as necessary, to help ensure each project is delivered on time, on budget and to the required standard.
• Work largely unsupervised and on own initiative, demonstrating good levels of self-motivation and productivity.
• Attend technical meetings with the external design team and assist in the technical aspects of projects, ensuring drawings, design information and other documents are prepared satisfactorily and to appropriate standards.
• Support senior staff in the discharge of their duties.
• Assisting with the preparation of fee proposals, including the accurate estimation of time required for each work item.
• Manage the workload of junior staff on a day- to basis, delegating appropriate tasks, providing coaching/mentoring/ motivation as necessary.
• Identify and pro- actively address the training needs of junior staff.
• Seek professional membership at an appropriate level - e.g EngTech/TIStructE.
• Assist the business with its marketing strategy to promote its services, projects and expertise through platforms including social media
• Assist with improving internal systems / standards/ software / working practices.
• Attending site visits when required.
• Be proactive and responsive to key issues.
• Exploration of new/innovative practices that will benefit the design team/design process.
• Work closely with other members of the team and report to the project director.

Experience

• You will have a proven track record in demonstrating a strong understanding of the wider engineering context of designs, drawings, and 3D models, while having awareness of structural engineering and building detailing
• Proficient in computer aided drawing (CAD) and the use of AutoCAD, excellent understanding of the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and the use of Revit in the production of buildings and structural designs
• You will have experience in developing and assisting with the development of project CAD & BIM procedures and quality control. Awareness of UK Industry BIM, standards, protocols and procedures is ideal.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of commercial awareness in relation to cost-effective design solutions.
• Demonstrate an awareness of financial matters such as agreed fees and budget status and manage project costs accordingly
• Self- motivated team player with excellent people skills.
• A HNC/HND qualification in civil/structural engineering or equivalent would be an advantage.
• An ability to speak clearly, confidently, professionally and convincingly on the telephone
• An ability to write clear and concise e-mails, letters and reports, and a pride in delivering quality work.