BIM Technician

Company
The Guardian
Location
Reading
Salary
TBC

Full Job Description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will work on major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

MMB has successfully extended its contract with Thames Water for an additional five years. As the largest water and wastewater provider in the UK, Thames Water serves 15 million customers throughout London and the Thames Valley. This extension will carry the current agreement through to the end of AMP8 in March 2030. MMB is delivering work on three frameworks in the region, which sees us undertake a varied programme of water and wastewater non-infrastructure and infrastructure projects to improve the network.

As a BIM Technician you'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities - enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering BIM and Digital outputs throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all BIM aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

The role of a BIM Technician includes:

  • Delivering CAD/BIM design data and undertaking quality control processes and contributing to development of the CAD/BIM standards.

  • Using 3D modelling to support design collaboration, clash resolution, asset data capture, digital rehearsal and cost capture

  • Supporting the development of the common data environment platform and process (Autodesk CC/ BIM 360)

  • Creating and developing a standardised BIM element library, to support model reuse and a production approach, including identifying affordable and low carbon solutions.

  • Taking responsibility for cyber security aspects associated with CAD/BIM data and access

  • Undertaking validation of CAD/BIM models from suppliers and integrating into our models

  • Working with designers to manage the competing tensions of time, cost and quality

  • Managing safety, wellbeing, environment and sustainability within your BIM/CAD output

  • Supporting the project teams understanding of BIM and supporting less experienced BIM technicians, providing technical and professional guidance to aid their development

What you'll need:

  • Recognised qualification in Computer-aided design (CAD), BIM or related field

  • Proficiency in one or more Autodesk authoring packages (Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD).

  • Knowledge of water, or wastewater, non-infrastructure or infrastructure projects.

  • Experience in authoring 3D models in a common data environment platform (Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM360).

  • An understanding of working in a common data environment platform (Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM360) and managing BIM data throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Understanding of key principles of information management as set out in ISO 19650.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

  • Proficient in delivering results within short timeframes, prioritising tasks and managing your time efficiently.

What we can offer:

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:

  • Pension matched by employer up to 7%

  • Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave

  • Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options

  • 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave

  • Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs

  • Gym Membership discounts UK wide

  • Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.
We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

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Location
Reading
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
TBC
Industry
Low Carbon
Closing Date
7th December 2025
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