Assegai Recruitment is seeking an experienced Structural Revit Modeller for a consulting engineering firm in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. This permanent, full-time role supports the firm’s structural engineering team by producing accurate Revit models and drawings for building projects, with 5–10 years of structural modelling and draughting experience required.
About the company and the work
The role is advertised by Assegai Recruitment on behalf of a consulting engineering firm in Umhlanga. The modeller turns engineers’ designs, sketches and mark-ups into coordinated technical documentation, working closely with structural engineers and coordinating with architectural and building services information. The advert lists a monthly package plus medical aid and pension fund, but no salary amount is stated.
Role details and duties
- 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 resolving clashes.
- 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 approvals.
- 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
- 5–10 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.
- A 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 the ability to work independently while collaborating with engineers.
Preferred qualifications and skills: a relevant qualification in draughting, structural detailing, civil engineering or a related field; proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with BIM coordination tools such as Navisworks or Autodesk Construction Cloud; experience working with linked models, shared coordinates and Revit worksharing. Personal attributes sought: organised and reliable, with a practical approach to resolving drawing and coordination issues; clear communication skills and a willingness to raise queries when information is incomplete; a consistent focus on drawing quality and meeting agreed deadlines.
Where to find and apply safely
This opportunity is advertised by Assegai Recruitment on PNet. Use the Apply button on this page to reach the original advert, and submit your application only through that original listing. Never pay anyone for a job offer or an interview.
Practical tips
- Showcase Revit structural models and drawings from consulting engineering projects.
- Highlight reinforced concrete and structural steel detailing experience.
- Mention AutoCAD and BIM coordination tools such as Navisworks where relevant.
- Demonstrate accuracy, organisation and delivery against project deadlines.
How the process works
After you apply through the original PNet advert, Assegai Recruitment reviews applications against the requirements above. Shortlisted candidates are contacted for the next steps, which may include an interview and checks of Revit experience and qualifications.
Important information
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