BIM Engineer

Brilliant Planet has an exciting opening for a BIM Engineer to support the infrastructure design for developing a 30-hectare demonstration site initially followed by a series of 1,000-hectare commercial sites (£100m+ ea.). The ideal candidate would have extensive experience in 3D modelling and 2D draughting of various civil engineering assets for large scale infrastructure projects, from concept through to detailed design and as-built. You would have demonstrable industry experience in setting up and maintaining common data environments in accordance with established Information Management and BIM standards. You will be skilled in the production of BIM models and CAD drawings to a high standard, with responsibility for coordinating and preparing BIM solutions for civil engineering or other related infrastructure disciplines. You will be part of the Engineering and Design team, reporting to the Chief Engineer and will work closely with all other divisions & departments, in particular the Digital Systems and Project Management Office. The role offers the successful applicant the opportunity to progress their career working as part of a team of innovative engineers and specialists.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing models and drawings for site development and earthworks including site preparation, grading and drainage, ditches, ponds, roads and embankments
• Processing the topographic data (from LiDAR, satellite, ground surveys, etc.) and importing survey files, creating surfaces, preparing survey base plans and setting up design folders
• Working primarily within the Autodesk environment, undertaking drawing and modelling for civil engineering assets typically involving general civil infrastructure and structures such as water supply and discharge canals, pipelines, pump chambers, sumps and shallow foundations, with associated site layouts, earthworks and slopes
• Responsible for creating and implementing BIM execution plans and for the configuration of project Common Data Environment (CDEs), applying ISO19650 and BS1192 processes
• Preparation of single line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable trench/tray layouts and lighting layouts
• Preparation of reinforcement detailing and bar bending schedules for reinforced concrete structures
• Undertake federation of models, model checks, clash checks and interface management, visualising model data, issue reporting and resolution
• Discussing and resolving co-ordination issues with designers, engineers and site teams

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering, typically HNC/HND, BTech, BEng or NVQ level 3 or above
• 7+ years experience with advanced proficiency in producing 3D models and accompanying 2D CAD drawings for civil engineering projects using Autodesk Civils 3D, Navisworks, Infraworks and Revit
• Knowledge and working experience of implementing relevant British and ISO industry standards such as ISO19650 and BS1192
• Experience working with Common Data Environment platforms such as Autodesk BIM360
• Experience in applying relevant design code requirements for reinforced concrete and structural steel detailing
• Experience in producing single line drawings and for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and sitewide services
• Background in construction document production and developing project templates and standards
• Experience in producing and managing BIM Execution Plans, Project Information Standards, Information Delivery Plans, BIM data sets and project drawing lists
• Experience of incorporation, manipulation and interrogation of survey data
• Experience with Power Platforms (Power Bi etc), configuring dashboards and data flows to ensure data quality would be advantageous
• Experience in the use of Dynamo, Grasshopper and Rhinocerous for parametric modelling would be advantageous.

Benefits

At Brilliant Planet we provide a benefits scheme that is customized to each employee’s evolving needs and priorities. You will be invited to select a portfolio of benefits from, for example:

• Private medical insurance (individual and family options)
• Gym, pool & exercise class membership
• Professional development / training
• Duvet days (3x short-notice single day holidays)
• Work-from-home equipment allowance

We also offer all staff an excellent package of baseline benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy up to a week's extra annual leave
• Flexible start times depending on team/role
• Opportunities to flourish in your role through training and personal development
• The chance of a three-month sabbatical every five years
• A range of health and wellbeing programmes including 24/365 confidential counselling services
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes
• A cycle-to-work scheme

We are currently located in Camden, London however are in the process of relocating to the historic Rothamstead science campus. Thirty minutes form Kings Cross, Rothamsted is one of the UK’s leading agriscience research institutions. The campus includes 3 miles of walking trails, free on-site parking, a discounted staff canteen and is a five-minute walk from Harpenden town centre.