Senior BIM Technician – M&E Building Services

Location: Cardiff / Bristol
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 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:
- Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution, containment, and lighting systems
- HVAC systems, ductwork, and plantroom layouts
- 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

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