BIM Technician
Ethos
Job Description
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About EthosEthos is a collaborative team of engineers, consultants, and creative thinkers designing and delivering data centre and energy infrastructure across the world’s most dynamic markets. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, we combine technical expertise, creativity, and integrated delivery to lead complex, mission-critical projects.
Built on strong relationships, clear leadership, and a can-do mindset, Ethos is entering an exciting phase of growth, expanding our capabilities and taking on increasingly high-impact projects across EMEA and beyond.
Sustainability guides how we design, collaborate, and deliver, creating innovative solutions and lasting value for our clients and communities — making Performance Made Possible.
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.
Success Measures
- 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.
Why Join Us?
Join collaborative leaders – Work alongside experienced, approachable professionals who combine technical excellence with calm, supportive leadership.
Make a real impact – Contribute to mission‑critical infrastructure projects that support the digital and energy transition across EMEA and beyond.
Grow with us – As a rapidly growing consultancy, we offer opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and build your career.
Shape a more sustainable future – Sustainability isn't an initiative—it's embedded in every project, every discipline, and every decision we make.
We offer:
- Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work‑life balance.
- A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
- Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward‑thinking, technology‑driven consultancy.
Benefits:
- Flexible working times
- 20 Days holidays up to 25 days
- Pension Scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Healthcare check‑ups and flu vaccinations
- Gym / Fitness membership Allowance
- Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
- Working travel out‑of‑pocket expenses
- Travel tax scheme or bike‑to‑work scheme
- Regular training/mentoring / further college support
- Support for Chartership
- A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
- Paid Statutory Leaves
- Heavily subsidised social committee