BIM / CAD Technician - MEP

Job description / Role

Over the last 3 years we have successfully built up our Rail, Metro and LRT work in Qatar. We have been working on Lusail LRT since 2009 and are now committing to work until 2019. Similarly we have been working on Doha Metro since 2011 and have committed to work until 2019, expecting to extend until the World Cup in 2022. We now have a need to strengthen our local Qatar rail and metro team to meet these project requirements.

We are currently looking for a number of BIM/CAD Technician (MEP) with a minimum of 5 years experience to work on a Major Metro project based in Doha, Qatar.

Responsibilities:
Completion of tasks received from Engineers. The production of general arrangement drawings using Revit and/or AutoCAD. Preparation of sketches. Prepare models and drawings in accordance with specifications, engineering best practice and Atkins BIM and CAD Manual within the Atkins Quality System. Coordination with other design disciplines.

Plan and organise own work. To undertake data studies and spread sheet manipulations as necessary. Prepare illustrations as necessary. Understanding the businesss goals and to help to meet them. Understanding the project imperatives (i.e. output required) and prioritise workload (input) to meet the objectives. Communicating effectively with other teams in the business. Other duties as requested from time to time.

Requirements

To be familiar with BIM/Revit/AutoCAD software. Must have a minimum of 5 years in BIM/Revit/AutoCAD MEP experience. Good grasp of engineering principles and spatial co-ordination. Adherence to Atkins BIM and CAD Standards. Exposure to infrastructure design processes.

Must have appreciation of interfacing with architectural and structural disciplines. Must be able to interpret MEP engineering requirements. Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both written and verbal. Must be able to learn and retain new skills quickly from a variety of sources and show potential to work with limited supervision. Experience in working under quality systems, specifically the check and review process.

Intimate knowledge of industry standard layouts and nomenclature. Proficiency in MS Office suite. Working in teams to deadlines. Experience in working with both consultants/contractors.

Must have experience operating as a dedicated BIM CAD Operator. Knowledge of design processes working within a multiple discipline engineering environment, and within a project and commercially focused business. Identify, interpret and apply required industry/ client/ internal CAD standards. Project delivery using the core CAD applications of Microstation and AutoCAD.

We offer an excellent package which includes:
A competitive salary
Accommodation allowance
Transportation allowance
Medical and life insurance cover
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual flight allowance to point of origin
Employee Well-Being Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.


Additional Information:
Travel to other sites and company offices within Doha will be necessary.

Training:
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).