Graduate BIM Engineer

Location/s: Sofia, BG

Recruiter contact: Maria Cervantes

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle - from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the role

Our team in Sofia has an opportunity for a Structural BIM Engineer as part of our civil engineering and architectural design practice. You will provide technical expertise in projects related to information management, BIM, and overall design activities. You will work in a collaborative and international environment to help resolve real-world challenges in the wider Energy and Nuclear sector.

As part of the BIM practice, you will be engaged in activities related to your continuous professional development, and you will be expected to actively participate in knowledge and experience sharing sessions with your peers and more experienced engineers. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the BIM engineering team through following and integrating digital delivery innovation, participating in Early Career Professionals and various practice networks.

Technical responsibilities

• Develop design solutions and digital information in line with BIM execution plans on multidisciplinary projects
• Coordinate BIM activities as part of multidisciplinary design teams
• Contribute to the setup and administration of project environments in Autodesk Construction Cloud, implement ISO 19650 principles for information management, implement Quality Assurance workflows, contribute to the development of federated models, and conduct clash detection with detailed reporting
• Design and detailing of structural members, as well as development of BIM models of various level of development and CAD drawings
• Organise and complete checking and verification activities of BIM data in line with relevant quality assurance procedures
• Contribute to the development and optimization of digital tools for the automation of design and analysis process

Business development and management responsibilities:

• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and bid documents for new project opportunities
• Contribute to development of project case studies and presentations to promote the team’s expertise internally within the MML Group and externally through direct communication to clients and participation in international conferences and forums
• Participate actively in knowledge sharing sessions and digital delivery campaigns
• Contribute to internal and client-facing technical meetings, which may also involve international travel

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in structural engineering
• Experience with BIM software such as REVIT or similar
• Knowledge and experience with structural design and detailing
• Experience in applying quality assurance procedures
• Ability to work independently in multi-disciplinary projects
• Ability to work with people to achieve effective coordination and smooth project delivery
• Ability to communicate effectively in line with our ethics policy
• Proficiency in English at a minimum of level B2, along with specific relevant technical terminology
• Understanding of design codes, standards, criteria, and design execution pertinent to civil and structural engineering

Desirable:

• Experience in structural analysis
• Knowledge and experience with civil design and detailing
• Experience with Civil 3D BIM software
• Programming skills / automation of modelling and processing
• Keen interest in digital construction and digital technology

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 25 days per year annual leave
• Life insurance
• Private Health Insurance -including hospital, out -patient, dental care and mental health service
• Annual company & performance bonus scheme - subject to Company performance
• Annual professional institution subscription (certification at ICE or equivalent)
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
• Modern office environment designed to support employee wellbeing, including access to fitness facilities, recreational areas, games rooms, and green outdoor spaces
• 50% cost coverage of MultiSport Card -Providing gym, pool and spa access across Bulgaria

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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