Company Description
IDS is an independent ICT & security infrastructure consultancy, specialising in structured cabling/ICT and security design and engineering solutions. Our team of engineers deliver technical designs for data centres, corporate campuses, critical infrastructure and production environments to the highest industry standards.
Role & Responsibilities
* The BIM/CAD Technician will work as part of a specialist design team on medium to large-scale ICT and security projects including data centres, corporate campuses and critical infrastructure facilities.
* Production of detailed design drawings and BIM models for ICT/cabling and physical security systems (incl. floor plans, riser diagrams, schematic layouts, equipment schedules, cable schedules, CCTV, access control, PIDS, intrusion detection, etc) using Revit and AutoCAD across all RIBA/design stages.
* Attendance at technical design meetings
* BIM coordination and clash detection against other building services disciplines
* Maintaining drawing registers, managing revision control and producing as-built documentation. Supporting construction administration activities including RFI responses and submittal reviews where required.
* Acting in an Ethical manner and follows the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines.
Skills & Experience
* Advanced proficiency in Revit (and AutoCAD) is essential. Candidates must demonstrate strong BIM/CAD skills with experience producing detailed design drawings and 3D models to a high standard.
* Previous BIM/CAD experience on ICT/structured cabling and/or security projects is required. This includes producing drawings for structured cabling/ICT physical infrastructure and/or security systems.
* Experience working on projects within data centres, corporate campuses, critical infrastructure or large-scale commercial environments.
* Understanding of associated systems and disciplines such as hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM), security lighting, PSIM, wireless networks, in-building cellular, AV and integration with BMS/smart building technologies is beneficial.
* Good general IT skills to include use of a range of MS applications Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams.
* Working knowledge of relevant telecommunications and security standards (e.g. CPNI, LPS 1175, BS EN 62676, IEC 60839, EN 50173, TIA-568) is an advantage.
* Ability to prioritise own workload and work independently to achieve measured goals and achieve deadlines.
* Strong verbal and written communication - conversing on the phone, via email, face-to-face and writing concise reports.
* Critical to have high attention to detail and being proactive about problem solving, including identifying errors and opportunities for improvements.
* You must be a team player but, it is important that you can work on your own initiative to include prioritising work and adhering to deadlines.
* You will be reliable, self-motivated and flexible. Prepared to work hard and commit to learning goals, demonstrating both resilience and perseverance.
* As the role is mainly home based, you must have a suitable permanent ‘home office’ space to work from without interruption.
Benefits
* Flexible working options (hybrid/remote)
* Private medical
* Company pension
* Company events & social hours
We are interested in hearing from applicants that live and are authorised to work in the UK as well as those that live and are authorised to work in EU and UAE.
Requirements
* Working in a remote setting
* 2+ years of BIM/CAD experience on in ICT/structured cabling and/or security projects
* Data centre project experience strongly preferred