Durham University
Senior CAD/BIM Technician
Job Location
Durham, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Title: CAD/BIM Technician
Department: Estates and Facilities, Estates Operations
Grade: Grade 6
Salary range: £30,505 - £36,924
Working arrangements: Full time (35 hours per week) primarily Monday to Friday
There may be a requirement to work evenings and weekends, depending on business need
Hybrid working (minimum of three days per week onsite, depending on business need, following the initial induction/ training period, which will be full time onsite)
Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2024
The University
At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.
Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.
We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here.
The Role and Department
As CAD/BIM Technician, you will support the Space Management team in the updating and production of AutoCAD drawings and Revit Models, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date and reflect any changes across the University estate.
Integral to this role will be identifying and gathering information from a variety of sources to ensure record drawings show the latest information. This may include the need to conduct low-level onsite surveys of spaces and assets.
You will also contribute to the design, development and technical delivery of projects and achieve enduring results.
The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.
Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
Working at Durham
A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University, you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:
Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values
Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work.
As a University, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community that is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.
What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification
When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description.
Your application should cover the following criteria:
Essential Criteria
Qualifications/Experience
1. Five GCSEs at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.
2. Recognised professional qualification in AutoCAD discipline, or significant similar experience.
3. Recognised professional qualification in Revit/BIM discipline, or significant similar experience.
4. Experience of providing advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues.
5. Experience of implementing policies and procedures.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
6. Good spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
7. Strong digital competence across a range digital devices and apps including digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications, and business systems.
8. Industry and regulatory knowledge supported by relevant courses or certifications
9. Knowledge and experience of conducting site surveys.
10. Knowledge and experience of health and safety issues such as risk assessments.
11. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions.
12. Ability to provide support for infrastructure projects e.g. building changes.
13. Ability to work collaboratively with other team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.
14. Ability to participate in networks to share and discuss good practice and exchange information
Desirable Criteria
15. Experience of working in a Higher Education institute.
16. Experience of working with BIM models.
17. Committed to continuing professional development.
How to apply
To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria, we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence.
While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.
Submitting your application
We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from oure-recruitmentsystem. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails.
What you are required to submit:
Contact details
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Andrew Rutter, Head of Property Assets and Space, andrew.v.rutter@durham.ac.uk, would be happy to speak to you.
Typical Role Requirements
Service Delivery
Planning and Organising
Communication/Liaison
Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement, https://www.dur.ac.uk/ig/dp/privacy/pnjobapplicants/which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.
When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.
Location: Durham, GB
Posted Date: 10/23/2024
Department: Estates and Facilities, Estates Operations
Grade: Grade 6
Salary range: £30,505 - £36,924
Working arrangements: Full time (35 hours per week) primarily Monday to Friday
There may be a requirement to work evenings and weekends, depending on business need
Hybrid working (minimum of three days per week onsite, depending on business need, following the initial induction/ training period, which will be full time onsite)
Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2024
The University
At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.
Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.
We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here.
The Role and Department
As CAD/BIM Technician, you will support the Space Management team in the updating and production of AutoCAD drawings and Revit Models, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date and reflect any changes across the University estate.
Integral to this role will be identifying and gathering information from a variety of sources to ensure record drawings show the latest information. This may include the need to conduct low-level onsite surveys of spaces and assets.
You will also contribute to the design, development and technical delivery of projects and achieve enduring results.
The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.
Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
Working at Durham
A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University, you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:
- 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year.
- The University closes between Christmas and New Year.
- No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
- Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site nursery is available and children's clubs in the summer holidays.
- Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
- There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community.
- Discounts are available via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
- We offer generous pension schemes.
Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values
Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work.
As a University, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community that is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.
What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification
When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description.
Your application should cover the following criteria:
Essential Criteria
Qualifications/Experience
1. Five GCSEs at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.
2. Recognised professional qualification in AutoCAD discipline, or significant similar experience.
3. Recognised professional qualification in Revit/BIM discipline, or significant similar experience.
4. Experience of providing advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues.
5. Experience of implementing policies and procedures.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
6. Good spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
7. Strong digital competence across a range digital devices and apps including digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications, and business systems.
8. Industry and regulatory knowledge supported by relevant courses or certifications
9. Knowledge and experience of conducting site surveys.
10. Knowledge and experience of health and safety issues such as risk assessments.
11. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions.
12. Ability to provide support for infrastructure projects e.g. building changes.
13. Ability to work collaboratively with other team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.
14. Ability to participate in networks to share and discuss good practice and exchange information
Desirable Criteria
15. Experience of working in a Higher Education institute.
16. Experience of working with BIM models.
17. Committed to continuing professional development.
How to apply
To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria, we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence.
While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.
Submitting your application
We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from oure-recruitmentsystem. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails.
What you are required to submit:
- A CV
- A supporting statement/covering letter, which provides examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification.
Contact details
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Andrew Rutter, Head of Property Assets and Space, andrew.v.rutter@durham.ac.uk, would be happy to speak to you.
Typical Role Requirements
Service Delivery
- Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values.
- Ensure that the University's procedures and values are always reflected in all aspects of the service and adapt ways of working where this is not evident.
- Provide specialist advice and make decisions to resolve problems relating to the services you are responsible for.
- Provide specialist support and advice to team members on areas of expertise.
- Implement and monitor recognised CAD/BIM standards, procedures and activities to ensure compliance.
- Manage, maintain and monitor designated systems to ensure safety, security and compliance.
- Provide the best possible service to staff, students and others who you work with by reviewing and make suggestions to improve the service.
- Working with project teams, provide technical advice and guidance, as required.
- Collect, organise and record data and information accurately including asset registers and provide reports and information.
- Carry out specialist risk assessments and resolve incidents that require relevant expertise.
- Create 2D and 3D models, and accurate, detailed and to scale drawings, which comply with industry and health and safety standards and protocols, for use in all stages of project, tender, manufacture/construction and installation.
- Provide 3D CAD information in a BIM environment.
- Carry out site surveys in order to update all record related drawings as needed.
Planning and Organising
- Plan and organise own workload to deliver the role.
- Plan, manage and deliver assigned projects and activities in accordance with agreed objectives.
- Seek feedback from staff, students and anyone else that you come across as part of your role to ensure that the service is being adapted to meet customer expectations.
- Maintain asset registers ensuring that the administration of registers is up-to-date.
- Create and maintain CAD library for all building plans, 2D and 3D models.
Communication/Liaison
- Contribute to business meetings, working groups and committees to help shape service delivery and stakeholder expectations.
- Develop and improve services by taking part in meetings, working groups and committees.
- Explain and demonstrate to others how to carry out tasks and use a range of tools, machinery, equipment and digital services.
- Liaise with staff in other areas to provide advice in relation to any structural, physical or virtual environment changes.
- Create good working relationships, including internal and external networks which allow you to increase your knowledge and skills, while swapping information with peers.
- Build relationships with contractors and third-party suppliers to share good practice, exchange information and work together on joint initiatives.
- Any other reasonable duties.
Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement, https://www.dur.ac.uk/ig/dp/privacy/pnjobapplicants/which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.
When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.
Location: Durham, GB
Posted Date: 10/23/2024
Contact Information
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