MEP Detailer | Cape Town

Kirby Group Engineering
Cape Town +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward detail-oriented professionals comfortable with BIM coordination and 3D modeling in a multi-functional team environment, with a focus on construction and engineering projects in South Africa.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with BIM coordination experience and a background in engineering or architecture
    — “A degree in Engineering, Architecture or Design.”
  • Professionals who thrive in collaborative, agile teams with a clear leadership structure
    — “To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.”
  • Individuals who can adapt to project-specific roles and contribute across multiple phases of delivery
    — “The role of the MEP Detailer is project specific, and detailers will be based on site within a BIM environment when requested.”

Things to consider

  • The role may require on-site presence depending on project needs, not purely remote work.
    — “detailers will be based on site within a BIM environment when requested.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to support tender processes and off-site manufacturing initiatives.
    — “Assist with tender processes and additional drawing requirements from the business unit.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Revit, Navisworks, and BIM360 in your resume and interview preparation.
    — “Proficiency in Revit (MEP), Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM360).”
  • Emphasize your ability to produce constructible models and coordinate across teams.
    — “Produce coordinated, constructible 3D models and 2D drawings, aligned to Kirby Procedure and ISO workflows.”
  • Showcase your track record in resolving clashes and maintaining model accuracy.
    — “Conduct clash detection and resolve issues in submitted files promptly.”
  • Demonstrate a history of working in ISO 19650 compliant environments.
    — “Familiarity with ISO 19650 information management principles and CDE workflows.”
  • Include examples of site verification using point cloud scanning or total station methods.
    — “Carry out site surveying and verification using approved methods, including point cloud scanning and total station operations.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Delivering all 3D and 2D co-ordination milestones on each project
  • Supporting constructability reviews
  • Facilitating off-site manufacturing opportunities
Typical background
Experience in MEP coordinationExperience in BIM processes

Skills & requirements

Required

MEP Coordination3D And 2D Co-ordinationRevitPlant 3DAdvanced SteelClash DetectionBIM ProcessesIso-19650 Aligned Workflows

Preferred

Off-site Manufacturing OpportunitiesProject HandoverConstructability ReviewsContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Stack & domain

MEP Coordination3D And 2D Co-ordinationRevitPlant 3DAdvanced SteelIso-19650 Aligned WorkflowsCollaborationTeamworkEngineeringConstruction

About the role

Original posting from Kirby Group Engineering via Greenhouse

Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years

To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.

To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.

To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.

To work with the best.

Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Lead MEP Co-ordinator, the MEP Detailer has responsibility for delivering all 3D and 2D co-ordination milestones on each project, in line with Kirby’s Digital Construction Department standards, ISO-19650 aligned workflows, and project-specific BEP’s, TIDPs and MIDPs. The MEP Detailer must ensure coordinated installation, support off‑site manufacturing opportunities, and enable high‑quality project handover. The role of the MEP Detailer is project specific, and detailers will be based on site within a BIM environment when requested. When not working on a project the MEP Detailer will be based within their Business Unit office and report to the Lead MEP Co-ordinator. They may need to assist with other smaller projects and produce tender information.

Key Functions

Support the project team with regard to all co-ordination deliverables.

Produce coordinated, constructible 3D models and 2D drawings, aligned to Kirby Procedure and ISO workflows, as set by the (Lead) MEP Coordinator.

Execution of structured coordination workflows, clashes, reviews and model status progression.

Assist constructability reviews, facilitate off-site manufacturing opportunities, provide site verification, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives, always aligning responsibilities with established procedures.

Supporting all parties working within the BIM processes, collaboration within the team environment to help to achieve efficient project delivery.

Key Tasks, Activities, Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Project Delivery

Detail and coordinate 3D elements according to project requirements and department standards.

Produce and maintain 3D model files using Revit, Plant 3D, and Advanced Steel, as per current procedures.

Create accurate 2D co-ordination and installation drawings.

Ensure all model files are routinely checked for coordination and clashes against federated models, following updated clash detection protocols.

Follow guidance from the MEP Coordinator & Lead MEP Coordinator on design and coordination matters.

Conduct clash detection and resolve issues in submitted files promptly.

Build and update federated models daily in line with department practices.

Submit all files in the correct format, adhering to department submission standards.

Participate in weekly coordination meetings as required.

Support all stakeholders involved in the BIM process.

Assist with onsite clash resolution in accordance with updated workflows.

Verify and prepare layout drawings to meet contract and compliance standards.

Collaborate with project engineers and management to resolve issues and communicate drawing information

clearly.

Produce verified record drawings as per department guidelines.

Carry out site surveying and verification using approved methods, including point cloud scanning and total station operations.

Administer and update all coordination documents, registers, and associated metadata as per departmental procedures.

Assist with tender processes and additional drawing requirements from the business unit, ensuring compliance with current standards.

Essential Basic Experience / Qualifications

A degree in Engineering, Architecture or Design.

A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a BIMCo-ordination or detailing role.

Proficiency in Revit (MEP), Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM360).

Familiarity with ISO 19650 information management principles and CDE workflows.

Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.

Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies – Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Source: Kirby Group Engineering careers (Greenhouse)

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