BIM Technician

Ethos · Birmingham, England ·

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About Ethos

Ethos is a collaborative team of engineers, consultants, and creative thinkers designing and delivering data centre and energy infrastructure across the world's most dynamic markets. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, we combine technical expertise, creativity, and integrated delivery to lead complex, mission-critical projects.

Built on strong relationships, clear leadership, and a can-do mindset, Ethos is entering an exciting phase of growth, expanding our capabilities and taking on increasingly high-impact projects across EMEA and beyond.

Sustainability guides how we design, collaborate, and deliver creating innovative solutions and lasting value for our clients and communities - making Performance Made Possible.

About The Job

The BIM Technician is responsible for producing coordinated, high-quality Revit models and drawings on data centre projects, working as part of a wider BIM and Engineering team.

This role focuses on MEP/M&E modelling, drawing production, and clash coordination in support of the BIM Project Lead and Engineering teams. The BIM Technician plays a hands‑on role in day‑to‑day model production, ensuring deliverables are accurate, compliant, and aligned with project requirements.

Responsibilities

Project BIM Delivery

  • Ensure all BIM deliverables meet project programme and milestones.
  • Monitor modelling progress and report status to the BIM Project Manager.

Model Coordination & Quality

  • Develop and maintain coordinated Revit models with other disciplines.
  • Run clash detection processes and coordinate issue resolution.
  • Identify clashes and communicate them clearly to Engineering Teams for resolution.
  • Ensure models are structured, efficient, and aligned with best practice.

Standard Compliance

  • Ensure all models comply with internal BIM standards and QA processes.
  • Implement client‑specific BIM requirements on projects.
  • Maintain model integrity, naming conventions, and data consistency.
  • Ensure drawings extracted from models meet company quality standards.
  • Setup and develop Models in line with Client BEP requirements.

Drawing Production & Output

  • Oversee the production of drawings from Revit models.
  • Ensure drawings are accurate, coordinated, and ready for issue.
  • Maintain consistency across all project outputs.

Stakeholder Coordination

  • Represent Ethos in BIM coordination meetings.
  • Collaborate with Engineering Teams to align BIM models with design intent.
  • Coordinate with external consultants and project stakeholders.
  • Communicate BIM‑related issues, risks, and progress effectively.

Model Health & Performance

  • Monitor model performance, file size, and usability.
  • Ensure models remain clean, efficient, and suitable for project use.
  • Implement best practices to avoid model degradation over time.

Key Objectives

  • Deliver coordinated, high-quality BIM models and drawings.
  • Ensure efficient and proactive coordination across disciplines.
  • Maintain consistency with BIM standards and project requirements.
  • Support predictable and reliable BIM delivery on projects.

Authority & Decision Making

  • Responsible for BIM coordination and delivery at project level.
  • Oversees modelling teams and day‑to‑day BIM activities.
  • Escalates technical or resource issues to the BIM Project Manager when required.

What This Role Does NOT Include

  • Engineering design decisions or approvals.
  • Responsibility for system layouts or technical calculations.
  • Issuing models externally without required approvals.
  • Changing BIM standards independently.
  • Commercial or contractual project management responsibilities.

Key Interfaces

  • BIM Project Manager (reporting and guidance)
  • Engineering Project Managers and Design Engineers
  • External consultants and coordination teams

About You

Experience & Qualifications

  • Experience in BIM delivery within MEP or multidisciplinary projects.
  • Experience working on large-scale or complex projects (e.g. data centres).
  • Experience leading or coordinating BIM teams on projects.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Revit MEP (essential).
  • Experience in clash detection tools (e.g. Navisworks).
  • Understanding of BIM coordination processes and workflows.
  • Familiarity with common data environments (e.g. ACC/FORMA).
  • Knowledge of BIM standards and QA processes.
  • Understanding of ISO 19650 principles.
  • Knowledge of industry Revit add‑ins to streamline processes.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Success Measures

  • Models are fully coordinated with minimal clashes at issue stage.
  • Drawings are accurate, consistent, and compliant.
  • BIM deliverables meet programme deadlines.
  • Effective communication between BIM and Engineering teams.
  • High model quality and adherence to standards.

Why Join Us?

  • Work alongside experienced, approachable professionals who combine technical excellence with calm, supportive leadership.
  • Make a real impact - Contribute to mission‑critical infrastructure projects that support the digital and energy transition across EMEA and beyond.
  • Grow with us - As a rapidly growing consultancy, we offer opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and build your career.
  • Shape a more sustainable future - Sustainability isn't an initiative - it's embedded in every project, every discipline, and every decision we make.

We Offer

  • Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule - enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work‑life balance.
  • A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
  • Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward‑thinking, technology‑driven consultancy.

Benefits

  • Flexible working times
  • 20 Days holidays up to 25 days
  • Pension Scheme
  • Refer a Friend scheme
  • Healthcare check‑ups and flu vaccinations
  • Gym / Fitness membership Allowance
  • Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
  • Working travel out‑of‑pocket expenses
  • Travel tax scheme or bike‑to‑work scheme
  • Regular training/mentoring / further college support
  • Support for Chartership
  • A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
  • Paid Statutory Leaves
  • Heavily subsidised social committee
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