Overview

The Architectural OBD/Revit Technician supports the delivery of high-quality architectural design outputs using Open Buildings Designer (OBD)(preffered not mandate) , with Revit(mandate) skills as an added advantage. The role involves creating and updating accurate architectural models, producing detailed drawings, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Working closely with senior technicians and BIM coordinators, the technician assists in resolving design issues and maintaining consistency across deliverables. While primarily focused on OBD-based workflows, the ability to use Revit enhances coordination and flexibility across multidisciplinary teams. This position is key to supporting digital design processes and offers opportunities for growth into advanced BIM roles within AtkinsRéalis.

Your role

Responsibilities

Understanding of RIBA Stages of Work. Key performer in interdisciplinary coordination. Ability to cross-check the design/ scheme for compliance and verify consultant information.
Continues to receive on-the-job technical training but with limited supervision, progressing towards the end of technical training
Competent to check the work of other team members
Able to assign and check the Detailing work
Demonstrates adequate knowledge of work procedures
Developing an understanding of the commercial aspects of project management
An effective and reliable team member able to apply knowledge gained
Responsible for the completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost
Flexible and enthusiastic
Able to make sound judgments
Familiar with planning, budgeting, and scheduling of basic drafting tasks in designated disciplines
Understands interdisciplinary coordination requirements
Knows how to use a wide range of OBD, CAD / BIM and other relevant technologies for designer work
Ensuring that drawings issued are in accordance with the agreed standards as required by the UK / ME region
Implement and enforce BIM Standards
Training: Identifying training requirements within OBD, Cad / BIM Team and advising Team Leaders
Monitoring the Performance of the OBD, Cad / BIM Team and mentoring, coaching as required
Competent understanding of the range of materials and their material properties. The candidate should have an advanced understanding of the application of these materials (e.g., bituminous materials, liquid-applied components, etc.)

Technical Competencies

Responsible for the completion of tasks assigned.
Should know about drawing information, building regulations and other technical documents
Good understanding of the sequence of the construction and the usage of different elements within the framework and is aware of the technical terms of building elements.

About You

Qualification

Graduates (B.Arch.) / Diploma

Desired Experience

4+ years of advanced-level troubleshooting experience with MicroStation OR OBD.
Interface experience with the project management team and senior Architects & engineers.
Team leadership abilities and people management skills. Clear understanding of career aspirations of self.
Skills in the Revit application will be an added advantage

Behavioural

Communication

Ability to listen, understand and follow instructions.
Communicates concerns to the immediate Supervisor
Discuss career goals and aspirations
Basic command of oral and technical writing skills
Expresses technical ideas in a clear and concise manner
Issuing clear and precise instructions to team members
Expresses enthusiasm/confidence in technical decisions
Identify barriers/restraints to the team in a positive manner
Convey thinking to the engineering lead and colleagues to coordinate a consistent design
Communicates problems encountered to the supervisor in a timely manner

Teamwork

Be a member of the team as well as a leader.
Fosters team building
Always acts in the best interest of the team.
Being able to understand the implications of adjusting the priorities of team members
Willingness to share information and knowledge with team members
Take initiative to pull the team together and accomplish team goals
Willing to participate and contribute to company social activities
Work together with the group rather than in isolation to promote a team atmosphere

Leadership / Influence

Displays appropriate levels of assertiveness.
Offers technical guidance to team members.
Demonstrates imitative and basic leadership skills to give directions in a small work group.
Is responsive to meeting internal and external client requirements.
Coaches and mentors members of the team

Personal Effectiveness

Time Management

Responsible for the completion of assigned tasks within time and cost
Responsible for assigning and monitoring work delegated to colleagues through to completion
Ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities
Remains accessible for communication with others

Organising and Planning

Ability to plan and prioritise tasks of self and team members to deadlines.
Continuously seeks new and efficient ways to perform tasks and deliver higher quality work
Controls technical quality of the team's'output
Management of own career goals and aspirations

Involvement / Integration

Shows flexibility in work tasks and location within the project group and other teams.
Successful in identifying leads associated with the additional work prospects on the projects involved.
Develops knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management.
Good knowledge of work and office procedures
Leads the team in innovation and continuous improvement
Develop knowledge to manage workloads by appointing appropriate staff and tools to complete the task

Motivation and Energy

Contributes to team motivation
Exhibits energy and enthusiasm
Ability to probe and challenge to enhance understanding
Produces high-quality, cost-effective work
Be proactive and cooperative in a multi-disciplined project team environment
Be accountable for the results of the tasks performed

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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BIM Architecture (OBD OR Microstation)