Job Description

Overview

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The Architectural OBD/Revit Technician supports the delivery of high-quality architectural design outputs using Open Buildings Designer (OBD), with Revit skills as an added advantage. The role involves creating and updating accurate architectural models, producing detailed drawings, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Working closely with senior technicians and BIM coordinators, the technician assists in resolving design issues and maintaining consistency across deliverables. While primarily focused on OBD-based workflows, the ability to use Revit enhances coordination and flexibility across multidisciplinary teams. This position is key to supporting digital design processes and offers opportunities for growth into advanced BIM roles within AtkinsRealis.

Your role

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Responsibilities

Understanding of RIBA Stages of Work. Key performer in interdisciplinary coordination. Ability to cross-check the design/ scheme for compliance and verify consultant information. Continues to receive on-the-job technical training but with limited supervision, progressing towards the end of technical training Competent to check the work of other team members Able to assign and check the Detailing work Demonstrates adequate knowledge of work procedures Developing an understanding of the commercial aspects of project management An effective and reliable team member able to apply knowledge gained Responsible for the completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost Flexible and enthusiastic Able to make sound judgments Familiar with planning, budgeting, and scheduling of basic drafting tasks in designated disciplines Understands interdisciplinary coordination requirements Knows how to use a wide range of OBD, CAD / BIM and other relevant technologies for designer work Ensuring that drawings issued are in accordance with the agreed standards as required by the UK / ME region Implement and enforce BIM Standards Training: Identifying training requirements within OBD, Cad / BIM Team and advising Team Leaders Monitoring the Performance of the OBD, Cad / BIM Team and mentoring, coaching as required Competent understanding of the range of materials and their material properties. The candidate should have an advanced understanding of the application of these materials (e.g., bituminous materials, liquid-applied components, etc.)
Pre-requisites

Lead Designer Technically supervising OBD (Open Building Design) / BIM technicians. Managing packages of OBD work with minimal supervision.
Technical Competencies

Responsible for the completion of tasks assigned. Shall be capable of producing the OBD Model independently in coordination with Structures /MEP, etc. Should know about drawing information, building regulations and other technical documents Good understanding of the sequence of the construction and the usage of different elements within the framework and is aware of the technical terms of building elements.

About you

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Qualification

Graduates (B.Arch.) / Diploma
Desired Experience

7+ years of advanced-level troubleshooting experience with MicroStation, OBD, CAD / BIM technologies. Interface experience with the project management team and senior Architects & engineers. Team leadership abilities and people management skills. Clear understanding of career aspirations of self. Skills in the Revit application will be an added advantage

Behavioural

Communication

Ability to listen, understand and follow instructions. Communicates concerns to the immediate Supervisor Discuss career goals and aspirations Basic command of oral and technical writing skills Expresses technical ideas in a clear and concise manner Issuing clear and precise instructions to team members Expresses enthusiasm/confidence in technical decisions Identify barriers/restraints to the team in a positive manner Convey thinking to the engineering lead and colleagues to coordinate a consistent design Communicates problems encountered to the supervisor in a timely manner
Teamwork

Be a member of the team as well as a leader. Fosters team building Always acts in the best interest of the team. Being able to understand the implications of adjusting the priorities of team members Willingness to share information and knowledge with team members Take initiative to pull the team together and accomplish team goals Willing to participate and contribute to company social activities Work together with the group rather than in isolation to promote a team atmosphere
Leadership / Influence

Displays appropriate levels of assertiveness. Offers technical guidance to team members. Demonstrates imitative and basic leadership skills to give directions in a small work group. Is responsive to meeting internal and external client requirements. Coaches and mentors' members of the team

Personal Effectiveness

Time Management

Responsible for the completion of assigned tasks within time and cost Responsible for assigning and monitoring work delegated to colleagues through to completion Ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities Remains accessible for communication with others
Organising and Planning

Ability to plan and prioritise tasks of self and team members to deadlines. Continuously seeks new and efficient ways to perform tasks and deliver higher quality work Controls technical quality of the team's'output Management of own career goals and aspirations
Involvement / Integration

Shows flexibility in work tasks and location within the project group and other teams. Successful in identifying leads associated with the additional work prospects on the projects involved. Develops knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management. Good knowledge of work and office procedures Leads the team in innovation and continuous improvement Develop knowledge to manage workloads by appointing appropriate staff and tools to complete the task
Motivation and Energy

Contributes to team motivation Exhibits energy and enthusiasm Ability to probe and challenge to enhance understanding Produces high-quality, cost-effective work Be proactive and cooperative in a multi-disciplined project team environment Be accountable for the results of the tasks performed
Summary


Multi-tasker with the ability to plan and prioritise his own and project work schedule. Starts to demonstrate basic leadership skills and team management skills. Looks beyond the work assigned and works towards process improvement.

Reward & benefits

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Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.


This includes:


Comprehensive life insurance coverage. Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents. Generous annual leave balance. Flexible and hybrid work solutions. Remote work opportunities outside of country. Company gratuity scheme. Discretionary bonus program. Relocation assistance. Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRealis

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We're AtkinsRealis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.