Senior BIM Technician

About PTS

PTS are a global technology consulting and project management company with over 40 years of experience, specialising in digital infrastructure and workspace transformation. We offer clients a personalised service to transform their operations through technology. At PTS we use our passion for technology and people to enable us to meet the needs of our clients and surpass them. By continuously evolving with a passion for solving problems, we strive to be the best.

Overview of the Role

The Senior BIM Technician role is a great opportunity for someone with a strong BIM background to broaden their technical skills and take on greater responsibility. You will work closely with consultants and project managers to help develop solutions that meet our clients' needs, while considering both current requirements and emerging technologies that will shape the way we work and the environments we work in.

To perform the role of Senior BIM Technician for the PTS BIM team:

• The primary responsibility of this role is the production and coordination of high-quality BIM deliverables. The successful candidate will also contribute to the continual improvement of digital engineering processes through standardisation and automation.
• Develop practical engineering solutions that are buildable, coordinated and aligned with client requirements.
• Working as the Technical lead for the BIM team that provides drafting services in 2D AutoCAD and 3D Revit for the Structured Cabling, AV Multi-Media and Physical Security service lines, and other disciplines within PTS
• Reporting to the Line Manager, provide technical leadership and mentoring to the BIM team; allocate resources to complete work packages on time and to exacting standards.
• With the Line Manager support the development and maintenance of automation tools that improve engineering productivity and quality using technologies such as Dynamo, Python, pyRevit, AutoLISP, APIs and AI-assisted workflows.
• Convert client requirements from concept design to a fully functional solution and manage the tendering process and quality assurance of the installation
• Liaise with other consultancies and internal PTS teams to perfect a coordinated design
• Always represent PTS in a professional manner and exercise good communication skills with the Client, other design bodies and contractors

Description of Duties

• Production of CAD and Revit drawings for IT equipment room designs, floor layouts, meeting room and control room designs, elevations, details and schematic information etc. in the preparation of RIBA Stage reports
• Allocation of resources to complete drafting packages on time and to the required standards.
• Seek opportunities to reduce repetitive manual processes through standardisation and appropriate automation.
• Provide technical mentoring of the BIM Team, advising on best practices, model setup, model templates, data management, automation, scripting and interoperability
• Contribute to the development of PTS' digital engineering platform, creating reusable standards, content libraries, automation tools and quality assurance systems that improve consistency and reduce project delivery time.
• Support the evaluation and adoption of AI-assisted workflows to improve engineering efficiency whilst maintaining technical quality.
• Assisting in the development of Revit families and Revit automation to improve workflow
• Develop automated quality assurance processes for BIM models and drawings.
• Submission and retrieval of information on Common Data Environments (ACC, BIM360, ProjectWise, Dalux etc.)
• Maintain cognisance of time allowances on projects and maintain commercial efficiency in drawing production.
• Ensure PTS’ adherence to agreed scope of works raising and tracking change requests
• Adopt PTS’ ISO 9001 quality procedures and ensure they are adhered to
• Ensure that technical skills are kept up to-date and continually improved

Relevant Necessary Experience

• Demonstrable experience leading BIM delivery on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Trained and experienced in ISO19650 practices
• Expertise working with federated and linked models, model health, BIM execution plans and model auditing.
• A comprehensive knowledge base of Revit, preferably in an Electrical role, and associated software and add-ins
• Exposure to, or an interest in, scripting and automation technologies such as Dynamo, Python, pyRevit, AutoLISP or similar tools would be advantageous.
• A demonstrable track record of exceptional project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Experience of projects within the construction industry (typically fit-out offices)
• Familiar with quality assurance processes, codes of practice, standards and relevant sections of statutory documentation
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to liaise and co-ordinate with clients, Architects and all other members of the Design Team
• Experience of clash detection/resolution process using both Navisworks and Revit Background and Responsibilities

The role will suit someone who can meet multiple deadlines, as well as prioritise and thrive under pressure. Ideally candidates will have experience in the construction or IT industry. The successful candidate should have the ability to liaise with and confidently influence stakeholders and the ability to work across several disciplines.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent command of the English language
• Meticulous eye for detail
• Honest and forthright with the ability to challenge constructively
• Self-motivated with curiosity and continuous improvement always in mind
• Team player
• Methodical process-oriented approach with the ability to simplify complex processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A proactive and professional attitude

Equal Opportunities

PTS is an Equal Opportunities employer and applicants are selected solely based on their relevant aptitudes, skills, and abilities. No applicant shall receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, pregnancy, maternity, colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, disability, age. This is not an exclusive list.