Job Description
Senior BIM Technician – M&E Building ServicesLocation: Cardiff / BristolJob Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive (dependent on experience)Senior BIM Technician – M&E Building Services | Overview An opportunity is available for a Senior BIM Technician – M&E Building Services to join an established consultancy team in Cardiff or Bristol. The Senior BIM Technician – M&E Building Services will lead BIM delivery across multidisciplinary building services projects, supporting digital coordination, model development, and integration of mechanical and electrical systems within a BIM environment.| Key Responsibilities
* Lead BIM delivery for M&E building services projects across RIBA Stages 0–6
* Develop and manage MEP Revit models aligned with design intent and project requirements
* Coordinate mechanical and electrical services within federated models, resolving clashes and spatial constraints
* Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to translate calculations and schematics into coordinated 3D models
* Manage clash detection and coordination reviews using Navisworks
* Ensure compliance with ISO 19650, BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), and project standards
* Produce and review 2D drawings, 3D models, and schedules from BIM models
* Liaise with clients, contractors, and design teams on BIM deliverables and coordination
* Support site teams with installation queries, coordination issues, and as-built information
* Mentor junior BIM technicians and support team development
| Technical Skills
* Proficiency in Autodesk Revit MEP for mechanical and electrical services modelling
* Experience modelling:
o Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution, containment, and lighting systems
o HVAC systems, ductwork, and plantroom layouts
o Public health / drainage systems (desirable)
* Use of Navisworks for clash detection and coordination
* Familiarity with design tools including Amtech, Dialux, Relux and integration with BIM outputs
* Experience using Common Data Environments (CDEs) such as BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud
* Understanding of COBie, asset data, and digital handover requirements
* Knowledge of Revit families, parametric modelling, and content creation
| Requirements
* Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an M&E BIM or building services environment
* Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical building services design principles
* Experience delivering multidisciplinary building services projects (e.g. commercial, healthcare, education)
* Strong knowledge of UK BIM standards, including ISO 19650
* Ability to interpret engineering calculations, schematics, and specifications into coordinated BIM models
* Strong communication and coordination skills
| Benefits
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Private medical insurance
* Company reward scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives and incentives
* Structured career progression
* Ongoing training in BIM and M&E design integration