BIM Technician

About Ethos

Ethos is a collaborative team of engineers consultants and creative thinkers designing and delivering data centre and energy infrastructure across the worlds most dynamic markets. As a multidisciplinary consultancy we combine technical expertise creativity and integrated delivery to lead complex mission-critical projects.

About the Job

The BIM Technician is responsible for producing coordinated high-quality Revit models and drawings on data centre projects working as part of a wider BIM and Engineering team.

This role focuses on MEP/M&E modelling drawing production and clash coordination in support of the BIM Project Lead and Engineering teams. The BIM Technician plays a hands-on role in day-to-day model production ensuring deliverables are accurate compliant and aligned with project requirements.

Responsibilities:

Project BIM Delivery

• Ensure all BIM deliverables meet project programme and milestones.

• Monitor modelling progress and report status to the BIM Project Manager.

Model Coordination & Quality

• Develop and maintain coordinated Revit models with other disciplines.

• Run clash detection processes and coordinate issue resolution.

• Identify clashes and communicate them clearly to Engineering Teams for resolution.

• Ensure models are structured efficient and aligned with best practice.

Standard Compliance

• Ensure all models comply with internal BIM standards and QA processes.

• Implement client-specific BIM requirements on projects.

• Maintain model integrity naming conventions and data consistency.

• Ensure drawings extracted from models meet company quality standards.

• Setup and develop Models in line with Client BEP requirements.

Drawing Production & Output

• Oversee the production of drawings from Revit models.

• Ensure drawings are accurate coordinated and ready for issue.

• Maintain consistency across all project outputs.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Represent Ethos in BIM coordination meetings.

• Collaborate with Engineering Teams to align BIM models with design intent.

• Coordinate with external consultants and project stakeholders.

• Communicate BIM-related issues risks and progress effectively.

Model Health & Performance

• Monitor model performance file size and usability.

• Ensure models remain clean efficient and suitable for project use.

• Implement best practices to avoid model degradation over time.

Key Objectives

• Deliver coordinated high-quality BIM models and drawings.

• Ensure efficient and proactive coordination across disciplines.

• Maintain consistency with BIM standards and project requirements.

• Support predictable and reliable BIM delivery on projects.

Authority & Decision Making

• Responsible for BIM coordination and delivery at project level.

• Oversees modelling teams and day-to-day BIM activities.

• Escalates technical or resource issues to the BIM Project Manager when required.

What This Role Does NOT Include

• Engineering design decisions or approvals.

• Responsibility for system layouts or technical calculations.

• Issuing models externally without required approvals.

• Changing BIM standards independently.

• Commercial or contractual project management responsibilities.

Key Interfaces

• BIM Project Manager (reporting and guidance)

• Engineering Project Managers and Design Engineers

• External consultants and coordination teams

About You

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in BIM delivery within MEP or multidisciplinary projects.

• Experience working on large-scale or complex projects (e.g. data centres).

• Experience leading or coordinating BIM teams on projects.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Revit MEP (essential).

• Experience in clash detection tools (e.g. Navisworks).

• Understanding of BIM coordination processes and workflows.

• Familiarity with common data environments (e.g. ACC/FORMA).

• Knowledge of BIM standards and QA processes.

• Understanding of ISO 19650 principles.

• Knowledge of industry Revit add-ins to streamline processes.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• Models are fully coordinated with minimal clashes at issue stage.

• Drawings are accurate consistent and compliant.

• BIM deliverables meet programme deadlines.

• Effective communication between BIM and Engineering teams.

• High model quality and adherence to standards.