BIM/VDC Designer (Architectural Discipline)

About the role

This role prepares tender, construction, as-built, shop and coordination BIM models and drawings, verifies and clarifies the design for engineering drawings, and keeps the engineering drawings up to date according to revised layouts and design instructions. It also involves coordinating with architects and engineers, managing subcontractors to meet CAD-BIM standards, and producing 3D BIM models that can be physically built.

Key responsibilities

• Produce site plans, layouts, sections, elevations and details, and update them according to revised designs
• Coordinate with architects and engineers for submission drawings and manage subcontractors to meet CAD-BIM standards
• Compile as-built models and drawings, and ensure deliverables follow Exyte CAD/BIM standards
• Maintain the drawing list and follow the drawing revision system
• Produce 3D BIM models and 2D/3D deliverables based on the design and construction schedule, and assist with material take-offs from 3D models
• Conduct field inspections related to design coordination and coordinate with other disciplines and subcontractors
• Maintain the CAD-BIM knowledge centre, library and standard procedures, and attend SPM/BIM coordination meetings to resolve clashes
• For MEP: produce process and instrument diagrams, pipework and ductwork layouts, piping isometrics, sections and details, and coordinate mechanical, electrical and process systems
• At senior level: mentor CAD designers and lead 3D model development

Required profile

• Degree, diploma or institute of technical education in a related engineering field
• Senior level: at least 5 years of relevant experience; Lead/Senior Lead level: at least 10 years
• Prior experience designing, creating and modelling architectural, civil, structural, electrical, process, mechanical and plumbing systems
• Clear, structured communication; highly organised, focused and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks
• ACC and Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD Plant 3D and PID, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D environments, including 3D isometric and 2D orthographic drawings