BIM Technician in Birmingham

About the Job

The BIM Technician is responsible for producing coordinated, high‑quality Revit models and drawings for data centre projects, working as part of a wider BIM and Engineering team.

This role focuses on MEP/M&E modelling, drawing production, and clash coordination in support of the BIM Project Lead and Engineering teams.

The BIM Technician plays a hands‑on role in day‑to‑day model production, ensuring deliverables are accurate, compliant, and aligned with project requirements.

• Required Skills & Experience
• Experience in BIM delivery within MEP or multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience working on large‑scale or complex projects (e. g., data centres).
• Advanced proficiency in Revit MEP (essential).
• Experience in clash detection tools (e. g., Navisworks).
• Understanding of BIM coordination processes and workflows.
• Experience leading or coordinating BIM teams on projects.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with common data environments (e. g., ACC/FORMA).

Desirable

• Knowledge of BIM standards and QA processes.
• Understanding of ISO 19650 principles.
• Knowledge of industry Revit add‑ins to streamline processes.
• Success Measures
• Models fully coordinated with minimal clashes at issue stage.
• Drawings accurate, consistent, and compliant.
• BIM deliverables meet programme deadlines.
• Effective communication between BIM and Engineering teams.
• High model quality and adherence to standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project BIM Delivery
• Ensure all BIM deliverables meet project programme and milestones.
• Monitor modelling progress and report status to the BIM Project Manager.
• Model Coordination & Quality
• Develop and maintain coordinated Revit models with other disciplines.
• Run clash detection processes and coordinate issue resolution.
• Identify clashes and communicate them clearly to Engineering Teams for resolution.
• Ensure models are structured, efficient, and aligned with best practice.
• Standard Compliance
• Ensure all models comply with internal BIM standards and QA processes.
• Implement client‑specific BIM requirements on projects. Maintain model integrity, naming conventions, and data consistency.
• Ensure drawings extracted from models meet company quality standards.
• Setup and develop models in line with Client BEP requirements.
• Drawing Production & Output
• Oversee the production of drawings from Revit models.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, coordinated, and ready for issue.
• Maintain consistency across all project outputs.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Represent Ethos in BIM coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with Engineering Teams to align BIM models with design intent.
• Coordinate with external consultants and project stakeholders.
• Communicate BIM‑related issues, risks, and progress effectively.
• Model Health & Performance
• Monitor model performance, file size, and usability.
• Ensure models remain clean, efficient, and suitable for project use.
• Implement best practices to avoid model degradation over time.
• Key Objectives
• Deliver coordinated, high‑quality BIM models and drawings.
• Ensure efficient and proactive coordination across disciplines.
• Maintain consistency with BIM standards and project requirements.
• Support predictable and reliable BIM delivery on projects.
• Authority & Decision Making
• Responsible for BIM coordination and delivery at project level.
• Oversee modelling teams and day‑to‑day BIM activities.
• Escalate technical or resource issues to the BIM Project Manager when required.
• What This Role Does NOT Include
• Engineering design decisions or approvals.
• Responsibility for system layouts or technical calculations.
• Issuing models externally without required approvals.
• Changing BIM standards independently.
• Commercial or contractual project management responsibilities.
• Key Interfaces
• BIM Project Manager (reporting and guidance)
• Engineering Project Managers and Design Engineers
• External consultants and coordination teams
• Why Join Us

At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal well‑being.

• We Offer
• Flexible Fridays and a 9‑day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work‑life balance.
• A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
• Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward‑thinking, technology‑driven consultancy.

Benefits

• Flexible working times / Hybrid Working
• Pension Scheme
• Your own company laptop
• Coverage for working travel out‑of‑pocket expenses
• Regular training, mentoring, and further college support
• Support for Chartership
• A professional subscription fee paid by the company
• and more…
• Company Description

Ethos is a team of collaborative and creative consultant engineers & professionals, leading data centre and energy infrastructure projects globally.

• Our Charter
• We believe in strong human relationships.
• We believe clear leadership lights the path.
• We believe sustainability is non‑negotiable.
• We believe a can‑do mindset can move mountains.
• We believe in a relentless focus on delivery.
• Our Tagline
• Performance Made Possible
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