Technical Specialist (Digital Delivery) at SMEC

About the job

Reports To

Technical Principal (Digital Engineering)

Primary Position Purpose

This position will support SMEC Cape Town’s Structures Team with the digital delivery of their transportation and bridge projects. This support will involve direct input into the digital delivery production process as well as leading and co-ordinating a team of modellers working on major local and international transportation projects.

The Technical Specialist will require technical expertise and experience in modelling and the multi-disciplinary workflows required for the creation of federated models. The ability to lead, motivate and develop a production team will be important. Specifically experience in modelling Structures in Revit is needed with advanced skills in families creation and editing. The ability to deliver projects on time and within budget and to the required standards is sought.

Key Responsibilities

• As this is a technical position, with utilized targets, the individual will work closely with the Technical Principal to drive innovation, quality, and support resourcing as required.

• Revit Modelling and coordination to high standard and desired output.

• Creation of federated models of large linear infrastructure projects.

• Demonstrate advanced technical skills, ensuring that digital delivery tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and ensure the designs are to the level of quality of the client, SMEC and project.

• Assist in Managing resources to meet project deadlines and deliverables.

• Strictly adhere to SMEC’s Management System (MS), quality standards and HSE procedures

Key Performance Indicators

• The incumbent will role model SMEC values, ethics and code of conduct and ensure all business activities are carried out in accordance with these guiding principles.

• Quality, technical innovation and excellence.

• Reporting to meet project and internal requirements.

• Development of networks and contribution to team goals.

• Technical support and mentoring.

• Systems development.

Recommended Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

• 10 years relevant industry experience.

• Revit and AutoCAD software skills as a minimum.

• Autodesk Construction Cloud knowledge and experience.

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma or equivalent professional tertiary drafting qualification.

• Experience in the production of CAD documentation to set Standards from concept stage.

• Use of or knowledge of other software packages such as Navisworks, Infraworks, Dynamo or Bentley products would also be highly beneficial.

• Experience working on major transport (road/rail) or other infrastructure projects in a similar role.

• Ability to work well within a team and a positive attitude to your work.

Strive to deliver projects on time and to budget.

Closing Date: Monday, 4 October 2021

Details of the package on offer will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Only candidates who meet the above minimum requirements will be considered. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

SMEC is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.