Mechanical BIM Engineer

Looking for a Mechanical BIM Engineer (Revit) to join our growing Nuclear Defence team in Glasgow on a remote basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, coordination and delivery of mechanical design information within a BIM environment, supporting complex and highly regulated defence infrastructure projects.

This is a contract role inside IR35 at £60ph

BPSS clearance is required for this role.

***Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder, and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years.***

ROLE OVERVIEW

Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will produce and manage high-quality 3D models and associated 2D design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project BIM standards, quality requirements and client specifications.
This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects within the UK nuclear and defence sectors, contributing to the safe and effective delivery of critical national infrastructure.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain detailed 3D mechanical models using Autodesk Revit.

Produce coordinated BIM deliverables in accordance with project BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) and company standards.

Generate high-quality 2D drawings including: General arrangements Mechanical layouts Schematics Sections and elevations Installation and construction drawings

Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural and MEP disciplines.

Carry out clash detection and model reviews using Navisworks.

Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and coordination meetings.

Ensure models and drawings comply with relevant industry and project standards.

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of BIM processes and workflows.

Assist in developing project documentation and design deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

Work effectively within a secure and highly regulated engineering environment.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

You will be a motivated Mechanical BIM professional with a passion for digital engineering and collaborative design. You will possess strong Revit modelling skills and understand how BIM contributes to the delivery of complex engineering projects within highly regulated environments such as nuclear defence.

Previous experience within the Nuclear, Defence, Energy or other highly regulated industries.

Demonstrable experience using Autodesk Revit for mechanical engineering or building services design.

Proficient in AutoCAD and Navisworks.

Experience producing and managing 3D CAD information within a BIM environment.

Experience generating coordinated 2D drawings from 3D models.

Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary designs and resolve spatial clashes.

Strong understanding of BIM standards, workflows, information management and model coordination principles.

Knowledge of BIM Level 2 standards and ISO 19650.

Experience using Autodesk Plant 3D and/or Autodesk Inventor.

Knowledge of mechanical engineering systems and design practices.

Experience working across mechanical disciplines, including: Mechanical Building Services HVAC Pipework systems Plant and equipment layouts

Ability to interpret engineering specifications, design data and technical documentation.

HND, HNC, Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to work within secure project environments.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Familiarity with Common Data Environments (CDEs) such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360 or ProjectWise.

Understanding of nuclear safety culture and quality assurance requirements.

Membership of a relevant professional institution such as IMechE or CIBSE.