Structural Revit Modeller for Consulting Engineering Firm in Umhlanga
Assegai Recruitment · Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
A consulting engineering firm in Umhlanga is looking for an experienced Structural Revit Modeller to join their team. You will produce accurate structural models and drawings for building projects, working closely with engineers. This is a great opportunity if you have strong Revit skills and enjoy detailed technical work in a professional engineering environment.
About the role
As a Structural Revit Modeller, you will be an important part of a consulting engineering team in Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal. Your main focus will be turning engineers' designs and sketches into accurate, coordinated structural models and drawings for building projects. You will work on reinforced concrete and structural steel elements, making sure everything is consistent and clashes are flagged early.
What you will do:
- Develop and maintain structural Revit models from engineers' designs, sketches and mark-ups.
- Prepare structural layouts, general arrangement drawings, sections and construction details.
- Model reinforced concrete and structural steel elements.
- Coordinate structural models with architectural and building services information, identifying clashes or discrepancies.
- Work closely with structural engineers to resolve technical queries and incorporate design changes.
- Produce and update drawing sheets, schedules and documentation for project submissions and construction.
- Check drawings and models for accuracy, completeness and compliance with project drafting standards.
- Maintain drawing registers, revision records and organised project files.
- Follow project BIM requirements, modelling standards and document control procedures.
- Manage assigned deliverables to meet project deadlines.
Requirements
- 5 to 10 years of relevant structural modelling and draughting experience.
- Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit for structural modelling and drawing production.
- Experience preparing structural documentation within a consulting engineering environment.
- Sound understanding of reinforced concrete and structural steel construction and detailing.
- Ability to interpret engineering sketches, architectural drawings and structural design information.
- Experience coordinating models and drawings across disciplines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while collaborating with engineers and project team members.
- Preferred: Relevant qualification in draughting, structural detailing, civil engineering or related field.
- Preferred: Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Preferred: Familiarity with BIM coordination tools such as Navisworks or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- Preferred: Experience with linked models, shared coordinates and Revit worksharing.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain structural Revit models from engineers' designs, sketches and mark-ups.
- Prepare structural layouts, general arrangement drawings, sections and construction details.
- Model reinforced concrete and structural steel elements, ensuring consistency between models and drawings.
- Coordinate structural models with architectural and building services information, identifying and flagging clashes or discrepancies.
- Work closely with structural engineers to resolve technical queries and incorporate design changes.
- Produce and update drawing sheets, schedules and associated documentation for project submissions and construction.
- Check drawings and models for accuracy, completeness and compliance with project drafting standards.
- Maintain drawing registers, revision records and organised project files.
- Follow project BIM requirements, modelling standards and document control procedures.
- Manage assigned deliverables to meet project deadlines.
Benefits
Medical aid, pension fund
Job details
- Organisation
- Assegai Recruitment
- Location
- Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! If you are applying for this Structural Revit Modeller role, your portfolio matters a lot. Put together a few examples of structural drawings or models you have worked on, especially any reinforced concrete or steel projects. In your CV, highlight the specific Revit features you use daily, like worksharing, linked models and shared coordinates. The company is looking for someone who can work independently but also communicate well with engineers, so be ready to talk about how you handle technical queries and resolve clashes. Since this is a consulting engineering environment, they will likely ask about your experience with BIM standards and document control. Show that you are organised and detail focused. Good luck!
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