Wessex Water

Do you want to use your BIM knowledge and engineering experience to drive strategy and innovation in an expanding organisation? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join the team as a BIM Engineer.

What you'll do

Our Sustainable Operations and Engineering department is a multi-disciplinary design and construct contractor, responsible for the delivery of an annual programme of water treatment, wastewater and network projects across the Wessex Water region. To ensure we maintain our values of safety, quality, time and costs, we have embarked on a programme to deliver a Digital Engineering capability that is the best in the industry. 

Joining this team as a BIM Engineer you will implement BIM technology to assist in the construction design process. You will be playing a key role in developing our BIM capability in a fast-paced, innovative environment. 

Your role will include:

• delivering digital models and drawings on water and wastewater treatment sites
• the advanced use of Revit and AutoCAD to create, audit and review designs and third-party information
• managing Point Cloud and other survey information from third party surveyors
• liaising with designers, consultants and suppliers to enable project coordination
• providing input for key design and deliverables
• inputting into model and drawing procedures
• managing/updating BIM Project Documents
• 3D Model Quantity Extraction/Verification.

What you'll need

You will be an experienced engineer with a degree in civil, structural or mechanical engineering, who has technical problem-solving abilities and leadership skills. Qualifications or experience in delivering models, drawings and designs in a BIM environment would also be advantageous.

You will need to be highly organised, detail-oriented, hardworking and have the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. You will possess excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all organisational levels.

You will have:

• experience delivering projects in a BIM environment
• experience delivering projects using Autodesk products, such as Revit, AutoCAD Navisworks and ReCap or similar Bentley products
• experience working in a common data environment and managing BIM data throughout a project lifecycle
• an understanding of key principles on information management as per BS EN ISO 19650
• experience adopting to design changes and new technologies
• experience conducting design review and co-ordination meetings
• knowledge of industry standards including CDM and design risks and the ability to translate to CAD
• plant 3D experience would be beneficial, but not essential.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.