BIM/CAD Technician

BIM/CAD Technician | Southend-on-Sea, Essex (Office-Based) | Permanent.

Salary: DOE

About The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced

BIM/CAD Technician to join their Projects team on a permanent basis at their offices in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled BIM/CAD professional with a strong MEP background to join a well-established organisation delivering complex construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing both 3D BIM models and 2D CAD drawings while working within a highly coordinated, compliance-led project environment.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively with project teams and has experience delivering coordinated design solutions on large-scale construction projects, ideally for Tier 1 contractors.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Produce high-quality 3D BIM models and detailed 2D CAD drawings.
• Develop and coordinate models using Revit and Navisworks in line with project requirements.
• Carry out multidisciplinary coordination and clash detection across MEP services.
• Work closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders to resolve design and coordination challenges.
• Produce detailed layouts, sections, schematics, schedules, and quantity take-offs.
• Integrate COBie and asset data into BIM models to support O&M documentation and CNS asset tagging.
• Map loop circuit data within field devices where required.
• Ensure all modelling complies with ISO 19650 standards and project BIM protocols.
• Apply knowledge of fire compartmentation and Builders Work in Connection (BWIC) requirements throughout the design process.
• Support the successful coordination of multiple building services disciplines.

Candidate Profile

Our client is looking for someone with proven experience in a similar role who can demonstrate excellent technical ability and a collaborative approach.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience as a BIM/CAD Technician within the construction industry.
• Proven experience working with MEP trades.
• Strong understanding of BIM coordination within compliance-driven environments.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Technical Skills

Candidates should have experience with:

• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Revizto
• Compliance-driven BIM modelling
• Coordination and clash detection
• COBie and asset data integration
• O&M documentation and asset tagging for CNS integration
• Loop circuit data mapping within field devices
• Fire compartmentation and BWIC requirements
• Multi-disciplinary services coordination
• ISO 19650 standards and BIM processes
• Scheduling and quantity take-offs
• Producing detailed sections, schematics, and layout drawings

Desirable

• Experience working on projects with Tier 1 contractors.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction projects within an MEP environment.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation working on technically challenging projects within the construction sector. Our client offers a collaborative working environment where technical expertise is valued, alongside genuine opportunities for long-term career development and progression.

If you have the experience and technical capability our client is looking for, we'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you.