Structural BIM Technician

Structural BIM Technician

Location: Glasgow

Salary: up to 48k dependent on experience

Emtech Recruitment is working with a well-established structural, civil, and geo-environmental consultancy to recruit a Structural BIM Technician to join their growing team. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors.

This is a predominantly office-based role, offering the opportunity to work on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial building projects within a collaborative and technically driven environment.

As a Structural Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of small to medium-sized projects, working closely with engineers, architects, and contractors. You will be responsible for producing and managing technical drawings, coordinating design details, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

• Manage the production and coordination of drawings for major projects, ensuring accuracy and quality of output
• Support engineers in developing technical detailing packages
• Liaise directly with architects and contractors to resolve design queries and coordinate information
• Attend technical meetings and represent the business where required
• Carry out site inspections and provide guidance to contractors to address defects where necessary
• Ensure compliance with BIM Level 2 standards (minimum requirement)
• Assist in the preparation of risk assessments and demonstrate an understanding of Principal Designer duties
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation, supporting clients and internal processes
• Identify and resolve conflicts in construction details, escalating to Project Engineers where appropriate
• Review subcontractor fabrication drawings to ensure alignment with project specifications
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and project information
• Report potential claims or defective works to senior leadership
• Adhere to company Quality and Environmental procedures within the Integrated Management System

• Proven experience in a similar Structural Technician role
• Strong understanding of construction detailing and project coordination
• Working knowledge of BIM Level 2
• Familiarity with UK regulations including CDM and Health & Safety standards
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous professional development

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be required as part of the position.