Bim Technician

Role Overview

We're looking for an experienced MEP BIM Technician to support the design, coordination, and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and public health systems for office-to-hotel conversion projects. The role focuses on adapting existing building services to hospitality standards while working within tight constraints of existing structures.

Key Responsibilities BIM & Technical Delivery

* Produce and maintain MEP BIM models (LOD (Apply online only)) using Revit

* Develop coordinated MEP layouts for guestrooms, corridors, back-of-house, kitchens, spa/leisure areas, and plant rooms

* Update models based on existing site surveys, laser scans, and as-built information

* Prepare MEP drawings, schedules, and schematics for design and construction stages

Coordination & Clash Management

* Carry out clash detection using Navisworks / BIM 360

* Coordinate MEP services with architectural constraints typical of conversions (low floor-to-floor heights, retained structure, limited risers)

* Resolve coordination issues with structural, architectural, and interior design teams

* Support BIM coordination meetings and respond to RFIs

Hotel-Specific Systems

* FCU / VRF / heat pump systems for guest rooms

* Centralised domestic hot water systems with circulation

* Smoke extract, pressurisation, and life safety systems

* Power, lighting, emergency lighting, and fire alarm systems

* Integrate hotel brand standards into MEP layouts where required

Conversion-Focused Tasks

* Adapt existing MEP infrastructure to meet hotel occupancy and usage demands

* Limited ceiling voids

* Existing riser locations

* Structural penetrations restrictions

* Assist in value engineering and services rationalisation

Documentation & Standards

* Local Building Regulations

* Fire strategy and acoustic requirements

* BIM Execution Plans (BEPs)

* Maintain BIM standards, naming conventions, and model QA

Required Experience & Skills Essential

* 3-6+ years' experience as an MEP BIM Technician

* Strong Revit MEP experience

* Proven experience on office-to-hotel or commercial-to-residential conversion projects

* Good understanding of UK MEP design and coordination practices

* Experience working from existing/as-built information

* Navisworks clash detection experience

* Understanding of fire strategy and life safety coordination

* Experience working with design-and-build contractors