MEP BIM Technician (DDRHL)

Role Overview

We're looking for an experienced MEP BIM Technician to support the design, coordination, and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and public health systems for office-to-hotel conversion projects. The role focuses on adapting existing building services to hospitality standards while working within tight constraints of existing structures.

Key Responsibilities BIM & Technical Delivery

• Produce and maintain MEP BIM models (LOD 300-400) using Revit
• Develop coordinated MEP layouts for guestrooms, corridors, back-of-house, kitchens, spa/leisure areas, and plant rooms
• Update models based on existing site surveys, laser scans, and as-built information
• Prepare MEP drawings, schedules, and schematics for design and construction stages

Coordination & Clash Management

• Carry out clash detection using Navisworks / BIM 360
• Coordinate MEP services with architectural constraints typical of conversions (low floor-to-floor heights, retained structure, limited risers)
• Resolve coordination issues with structural, architectural, and interior design teams
• Support BIM coordination meetings and respond to RFIs

Hotel-Specific Systems

• Model and coordinate:
• FCU / VRF / heat pump systems for guest rooms
• Centralised domestic hot water systems with circulation
• Smoke extract, pressurisation, and life safety systems
• Power, lighting, emergency lighting, and fire alarm systems
• Integrate hotel brand standards into MEP layouts where required

Conversion-Focused Tasks

• Adapt existing MEP infrastructure to meet hotel occupancy and usage demands
• Identify and work around:
• Limited ceiling voids
• Existing riser locations
• Structural penetrations restrictions
• Assist in value engineering and services rationalisation

Documentation & Standards

• Ensure compliance with:
• Local Building Regulations
• Fire strategy and acoustic requirements
• BIM Execution Plans (BEPs)
• Maintain BIM standards, naming conventions, and model QA

Required Experience & Skills Essential

• 3-6+ years' experience as an MEP BIM Technician
• Strong Revit MEP experience
• Proven experience on office-to-hotel or commercial-to-residential conversion projects
• Good understanding of UK MEP design and coordination practices
• Experience working from existing/as-built information

Desirable

• Experience with hospitality projects (hotels, serviced apartments)
• Navisworks clash detection experience
• Understanding of fire strategy and life safety coordination
• Experience working with design-and-build contractors

Software

• Autodesk Revit (MEP)
• Navisworks Manage
• AutoCAD
• BIM 360 / ACC (desirable)

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a practical, problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable working under tight programme constraints
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team