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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.
To apply for this job please visit www.centogroup.com.
