Senior Structural Technician

About the role

Join Robert Bird Group, a leading global consulting engineering firm, as a Senior Structural Technician / BIM Coordinator in Auckland. You will play a critical role in delivering structural and multidisciplinary projects, supporting BIM processes and mentoring the team.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate 3D models using BIM coordination software, report and assign clash issues, and host coordination meetings.
• Contribute to tender responses, including BEP/EIR reviews, capability assessments and pre‑qualification questionnaires.
• Provide BIM training to project teams and produce model outputs in line with EIR, BEP and DPoW requirements.
• Ensure compliance with client and appointed party metadata requirements and support the Project BIM Lead with TIDP management.
• Develop BIM processes, templates and procedures, and mentor junior technicians.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Architectural Technology, BIM or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of drafting and BIM experience on structural and multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of structural detailing, drafting standards and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and ability to work independently.

Required skills

• Proficiency with BIM authoring tools such as Revit, Tekla and Archicad.
• Experience using BIM coordination software like Navisworks and Revizto.
• Knowledge of openBIM standards (IFC, COBie) and ISO 19650 series.
• Familiarity with cloud collaboration platforms (Aconex, BIM 360, Projectwise).
• Basic programming/visual scripting skills (Dynamo, Grasshopper).