Structural BIM Technician
Location: Glasgow
Salary: up to 48k dependent on experience
Emtech Recruitment is working with a well-established structural, civil, and geo-environmental consultancy to recruit a Structural BIM Technician to join their growing team. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors.
This is a predominantly office-based role, offering the opportunity to work on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial building projects within a collaborative and technically driven environment.
The Role
As a Structural Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of small to medium-sized projects, working closely with engineers, architects, and contractors. You will be responsible for producing and managing technical drawings, coordinating design details, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the production and coordination of drawings for major projects, ensuring accuracy and quality of output
Support engineers in developing technical detailing packages
Liaise directly with architects and contractors to resolve design queries and coordinate information
Attend technical meetings and represent the business where required
Carry out site inspections and provide guidance to contractors to address defects where necessary
Ensure compliance with BIM Level 2 standards (minimum requirement)
Assist in the preparation of risk assessments and demonstrate an understanding of Principal Designer duties
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation, supporting clients and internal processes
Identify and resolve conflicts in construction details, escalating to Project Engineers where appropriate
Review subcontractor fabrication drawings to ensure alignment with project specifications
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and project information
Report potential claims or defective works to senior leadership
Adhere to company Quality and Environmental procedures within the Integrated Management System
About You
Proven experience in a similar Structural Technician role
Strong understanding of construction detailing and project coordination
Working knowledge of BIM Level 2
Familiarity with UK regulations including CDM and Health & Safety standards
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous professional developmentThis job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be required as part of the position