Do you have a passion for creative engineering? Is achieving a better work life balance important to you?
BDP is a quality brand and our studios are places where engineers and architects work together to apply new solutions to engineering challenges, creating some of the most captivating, sustainable and award winning buildings in the UK, Ireland and internationally. Our staff are supported to achieve their full potential and are encouraged to develop their skills across a broad range of activities.
We are seeking a digital engineering/BIM specialist to join our dynamic building services engineering team – people who revel in the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects in our stimulating, inter-disciplinary design studios. You will have a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging projects in sectors including workplace, healthcare, education, historic buildings, sport and leisure and sci-tech.
About you
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in working with large and complex BIM models in a building services engineering capacity.
Responsibilities focus on facilitating our engineering team in the successful integration of Digital Engineering, whilst managing a number of concurrent projects’ BIM models. You will be required to attend relevant BIM meetings and workshops, and mentor less experienced Revit users, trainees and apprentices.
The role will also include supporting our profession wide Digital Engineering Lead in the development and implementation of BDP’s Digital Engineering and BIM strategy, and the deployment of new and advanced methods of engineering modelling and simulation.
We are looking for an individual who:
- has a passion for Digital Engineering, Building Information Modelling and innovation,
- can demonstrate their experience of projects delivered within a BIM environment (essential) with knowledge of design, calculation, and scheduling within a Revit environment (a major advantage),
- holds knowledge and experience of advanced BIM technology and preferably computer programming such as dynamo and python,
- enjoys working within a motivated team and is self-organised,
- is competent and experienced in BIM project creation, model auditing, design & coordination of mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) services and creation of MEP content,
- is able to communicate at all levels,
- possesses the ability to clearly communicate Digital Engineering and BIM concepts to clients, contractors and other design team members, producing and managing the production of BIM models, proactively ensuring coordination with all other design disciplines.
About us
BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, engineers and designers working together to create outstanding 'places for people'. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India, Singapore, USA and Canada. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1000 awards for design quality. . In 2016 BDP joined forces with the Japanese engineering consultancy Nippon Koei, providing us with further opportunities in the developing regions of Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Explore some of BDP’s previous and current projects on our website here.
We offer thought leadership and inspirational solutions, and we use our engineering ideas to shape design rather than simply implement solutions. We aspire to deliver projects with maximum value for our clients and minimum impact on the planet.
BDP offers
BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of our skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes:
- Flexible pension Allowance
- Private Medical Insurance
- All Employee Profit Share
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Income Protection/Prolonged Disability Insurance
- Buying Additional Holidays (winter and summer windows)
- Contribution towards Professional Subscriptions
- BUPA Health Screening
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Give as You Earn
- SMART Drive and Cycle
- Season Ticket Loans
- Competitive salary and benefits
We have a Social Life committee which organises a wide range of social, sporting and charitable activities and a communication committee for improvement and development ideas. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion network defines and drives forward cultural change. Some recent events we have held include and are not excluded to, themed month end socials, hiking club, weekly complimentary yoga, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks.
Our studio location by the waterside at Piccadilly Basin is near the vibrant northern quarter and close to Piccadilly station and central Manchester transport links. Find out more about our Manchester studio here: https://www.bdp.com/en/locations/uk/manchester/
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To apply
To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply’ button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter (<400 words) outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements for the above job description. Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover letter. Your application will then be passed onto our recruiting directors for review. If successful, you will be notified by our system inviting you in for an interview.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.