Structural BIM Modeller at WSP in Africa

KEY ROLE:

WSP operates in a discipline model where project teams are located in dispersed locations and collaborate virtually to deliver major project designs. The Structural BIM Modeller performs a variety of design activities including BIM modelling, design, preparing drawings for projects, clash detection, establishing guidelines and procedures and managing workload distribution within the BIM team. The incumbent must be familiar with the collaborative Autodesk Suite and Bentley Suite of design software tools. Proven competence in modelling Bridge and Civil Structures and be able to develop and interpret detail design work. The Structural BIM Modeller will be involved in automated design using Dynamo and the like, Navis works Clash detection and coordination of major infrastructure projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead the modelling team to ensure that project deliverables are met in accordance with specifications and quality standards
2. Able to model using the following collaborative software tools;
3. Bentley Suite - Microstation, AECOSIM, ProjectWise or AutoDesk Suite – Civil 3D, Navisworks, BIM 360, Revit as well as reinforcement packages such as CADS RC
4. Develop and interpret Bridge and Civil Structural modelling and designs including:
5. Bridge and Culverts, clash detection and modelling for highways structures.
6. Reinforcement detailing of structural elements in CADS RC
7. Civil structures modeling in Revit or AECOSIM
8. Interact and coordinate with other disciplines using NAVIS works or ITWIN
9. HEALTH AND SAFETY
   1. Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
   2. Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
   3. Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times
10. ETHICS
    1. Adhere to the highest standards of ethical behaviour aligned with the company policies

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in modelling of civil structures
2. Highly competent with structural engineering modeling using either AutoDesk Suite and Bentley related Bentley software
3. Minimum 3 years’ managing a project team

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:

1. Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies
2. Taking ownership and being proactive in the working environment
3. Possess initiative and good interpersonal skills
4. Must be a collaborative team player
5. Resilient under pressure to work independently from dispersed location whilst operating as a team
6. Be able to deliver on challenging projects that have tight timelines.
7. Accuracy – Attention to detail and correctness of drawings
8. Committed to delivering excellent levels of service
9. Good communicator