Mechanical BIM Engineer

YTL UK
Bath
2 days ago
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Do you want to use yourBIM knowledge and engineering experience to drive strategy and innovation in an expanding organisation? If so, we have a great opening for you to join the team as a Digital Engineer.

If you are based in the South West, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do

Our Design (Digital and Commissioning) department is responsible for the delivery of an annual programme of water treatment,wastewaterand network projects across the Southwest region.

To ensure we maintain our values ofsafety,quality,timeandcosts, we have embarked onaprogramme to deliver a Digital Engineering capability that is the best in the industry.

Joining this team as a Digital Engineer, you will implement BIM technology to assist in the construction design process. You will be playing a key role in developing our 3D modelling and engineering capability in an innovative environment.

Your role will include:

  • delivering 3D digital models and drawings on water and wastewater treatment sites
  • the advanced use of Revit and AutoCAD to create, audit and review designs and third-party data
  • managing Point Cloud and other survey data internally and from third-party surveyors
  • exchanging data with designers, consultants and suppliers to enable project coordination
  • providing input for key design and deliverables
  • inputting into the model and drawing procedures
  • managing and updating BIM Project Documents
  • 3D Model Quantity Extraction/Verification.
What you'll need

You will be an experienced engineer with a degree in civil, structural or mechanical engineering, who has technical problem‑solving abilities and leadership skills. Qualifications or experience in delivering models, drawings and designs in a BIM environment would also be advantageous.

Candidates need to be highly organised, detail‑oriented, hardworking and have the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. You will possess excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all organisational levels.

You will have:

  • experience delivering projects in a BIM environment
  • experience delivering projects using Autodesk products, such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and ReCap or similar Bentley products
  • experience working in a common data environment and managing BIM data throughout a project lifecycle
  • an understanding of key principles of information management as per BS EN ISO 19650
  • experience adapting to design changes and new technologies
  • experience conducting design review and coordination meetings
  • knowledge of industry standards, including CDM and design risks and the ability to translate to CAD.

Plant 3D experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

What you'll receive
  • A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
  • Career progression andprofessional development opportunities.
  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28with length of service.
  • Theopportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
  • Theopportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
  • A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
  • Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
  • Theopportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
  • Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
  • One paidvolunteering day each year.
  • Enhanced family leave and payarrangements.
  • Access to aninteractive health and wellbeing platform.
  • Support from trained mental health first aiders.
  • A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who issuccessfully recruited by us.
Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

  • Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
  • YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award‑winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
  • YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
  • YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
  • plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

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