Senior Structural Technician - Building Structures in Edinburgh

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role… We are currently recruiting for a Senior Structural Revit Technician to join our team. Working on a variety of interesting projects encompassing Healthcare, Renewable Energy, Energy, Heritage, Commercial, Industrial and the hospitality buildings sectors. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Revit Technician to join a supportive and friendly team and to help develop and lead a team in the production of Revit Models and CAD drawings for all stages of design.

Working with an already established team of engineers and Revit/CAD technicians, you will:

• Produce and supervise coordinated 3D BIM models using Revit; preparing engineering models & drawings from sketches and design information.
• Work closely with key external stakeholders, clients and colleagues from all parts of the WSP business to achieve multidisciplinary delivery outcomes.
• Use BIM technologies both in cloud and managed systems to prepare concise engineering drawings for key stages such as conception, planning, tender, building warrant and construction.
• Fulfil Project Technician role – manage the drafting aspects of projects of varying complexity and size, actively driving the collaboration.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Gained a HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience in Building Structures as a Technician.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in the principles of ISO 19650, BIM templates, BEPs, and use of collaborative information management software.
• Experience in working with digital platforms, particularly BIM360 and its collaborative modules (Not essential, training will be provided).
• Gained strong, practical experience of using Revit in a similar building structures focused role.
• Proficiency at planning and organising workload.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Familiarity with working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Experience of working on a range of projects across a variety of sectors.

You must be eligible to achieve Security Clearance.

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.