- GMFJ Reference
92249
- Wages
£8.20 p/h
- Hours
37.50 per week
- Date Posted
09/11/2018
- Start Date
07/01/2019
- Approx. Duration
2 years
- Location
Luton
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Construction
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Employer
Withheld
Description
BIM is a gamechanger across the globe. You will create virtual models of a construction project, handling digital information. Putting your creative and IT skills to use.
Job Purpose:
This is a new and exciting role where you will turn plans into virtual reality, creating drawings using 2D and 3D software for both pre construction and operations to demonstrate to customers Kier’s technical/engineering ability as well as allowing the business to deliver projects more efficiently and profitably.
The role will involve a wide variety of experience working within an office based team.
Key Responsibilities, which you will learn as part of the apprenticeship:
Administration & Commercial
- Collate and prepare information to report progress of digital deliverables on the project
- Assist to collect project IT (software/hardware) and digital site information
- Assist in the collection of digital related training data
- Feedback any case study/best practice to the wider project team
- Maintain awareness with respect to industry standards
- Assist in assessing the supply chain with respect to BIM capability
Communication, Implementation & Technical
- Assist the digital lead to digitally scan the project sites and enhance project VR, AR and BIM capability
- Assist the digital lead to educate and raise awareness with respect to delivering digital deliverables on the project
- Develop technical skills (authoring software) to review graphical information and assist with clash detection tasks
- Develop technical skills (model viewing software) to review graphical information and assist with clash detection, coordination tasks
- Understand the function of a Common Data Environment
- Maintain the Common Data Environment across selected projects
- Develop technical/administration skills to contribute to maintaining project specific Common Data Environments
- Provide a supporting role to deliver BIM training to internal colleagues and external consultants / subcontractors as required
- Support the delivery of training to the supply chain
- Promote open BIM and collaborative working
- Liaise with external consultants to ensure project deliverables are maintained in accordance with the BIM Execution Plan
- Maintain a high level of communication (therefore embracing the collaborative culture of BIM) with the project team in order to solve project challenges and facilitate lean processes
- Assist project teams to overcome problems using digital techniques and methodology
What is Building information modelling (BIM)?
Building information modelling (BIM) is a process for creating and managing information on a construction project across the project lifecycle. One of the key outputs of this process is the Building Information Model, the digital description of every aspect of the built asset. This model draws on information assembled collaboratively and updated at key stages of a project. Creating a digital Building Information Model enables those who interact with the building to optimise their actions, resulting in a greater whole life value for the asset. BIM gets people and information working together effectively and efficiently through defined processes and technology.
What is the future of BIM?
The future of the construction industry is digital, and BIM is the future of design and long term facility management; it is government led and driven by technology and clear processes; and it is implementing change across all industries. As hardware, software and cloud applications herald greater capability to handle increasing amounts of raw data and information, use of BIM will become even more pronounced than it is in current projects.
In addition to the apprenticeship training you will receive hands on experience including mentoring and coaching from experienced members of the team. Following the apprenticeship programme we would expect you to have developed an understanding of the following:
- UK Government Construction Strategy and ‘BIM’ Level 2 requirements
- National and Industry Standards related to BIM
- The role of Project and Asset Information Models
- Information Management Roles in the standard (PAS1192-2:2013)
- Managing Project Information – creating processes and procedures
- The Information Delivery Cycle and how it works in practice (PAS1192-2:2013)
- The Collaborative Production of Information - creating processes and procedures
- Overview of the Common Data Environment (BS1192:2007)
For more information about this vacancy please contact Learning Skills Partnership on 01482338840 (Ref ID: 92249)
Company website : www.kier.co.uk
- A good communicator, able to build positive working relationships
- Understanding and passion for digital technology and process
- Proficient (ideally advanced) skills using Microsoft Office
- Open to learning new software and processes
- Ability to coordinate others
- Ability to complete and manage objectives set
- Resilient, positive & confident character
GCSE’s/Standard Grades grade 4 (C) or above including core subjects (English, maths & ICT)
Digital Engineering Technician Standard (Level 3)
The apprentice will receive 2-3 week intense “work ready” BIM training. NVQ on site Assessment every 8 weeks, and BTEC (Block on site delivery) for 2 weeks bimonthly.
- You must be a team player
- You must be well presented and organised
- You should also be honest, reliable and willing to learn
- You must be committed to completing the apprenticeship
- A desire to learn about the Construction Industry
The Luton DART parent companies offer a variety of progression routes due to its size and geographical locations. This includes further career development programmes which support individuals to achieve professional recognition within their chosen occupation.
This apprenticeship role is guaranteed for a minimum of 24 months and on completion you will be trained and have enough experience sufficiently to become an Assistant BIM Coordinator.
This role will involve travelling to different locations, as such a driving licence would be beneficial. All travel costs will be covered by Kier. Training – The training will be deliver as block training, you will spend 2 weeks bimonthly at the training facility to undertake your academic training. If you have a large distance to travel to the training sessions accommodation will be provided. This apprenticeship will involve personal study outside work. A career in construction may involve being based on projects in various locations. This role may involve some travelling, specifically in order to attend the training facility to undertake your academic training, as such a driving licence would be beneficial.