BIM LEAD / BIM MANAGER Solihull Full-time, Permanent
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is a highly regarded MEP and environmental building services consultancy on a mission to design net zero buildings. With over 230 specialists across multiple UK offices, they deliver exemplar engineering solutions across healthcare, education, commercial and industrial sectors. Sustainability is at the core of everything they do, and they're committed to raising global standards in MEP engineering whilst designing better spaces for the world.
THE ROLE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a BIM Lead / BIM Manager to take ownership of BIM strategy and delivery within a forward-thinking, sustainability-led MEP consultancy. You'll be the driving force behind digital design excellence — setting standards, leading workflows and supporting a talented team of engineers to deliver fully coordinated, information-rich models across a prestigious and varied project portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BIM professional to make a real impact, shape best practice, and lead digital transformation within a growing consultancy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of BIM standards, workflows and protocols across the business in line with ISO 19650
Manage and maintain the company's BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), ensuring compliance and consistency across all projects
Act as the primary BIM point of contact for clients, contractors and design team members, attending BIM coordination meetings and representing the business at a senior level
Oversee the production and quality of Revit MEP models across mechanical and electrical disciplines, ensuring coordination and clash detection are carried out effectively
Champion the use of Navisworks, BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud and other digital tools to support project delivery and collaboration
Provide hands-on training, guidance and mentorship to engineering staff at all levels on BIM processes, software and best practice
Work closely with project engineers and directors to embed BIM at every stage of the design process from feasibility through to construction
Develop and maintain the company's template libraries, families and content to ensure consistency and efficiency across all projects
Monitor and report on BIM performance across the project portfolio, identifying areas for improvement and driving best practice adoption
Stay current with emerging digital technologies, software developments and industry standards, making recommendations to leadership on future investment and innovation
Support the preparation of BIM-related tender responses, capability statements and client presentations
Collaborate with the wider design team to ensure information management processes support the business's net zero and sustainability ambitions
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or similar)
5+ years' experience in a BIM Lead, BIM Manager or BIM Coordinator role within building services or MEP consultancy
Expert knowledge of Revit MEP and BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud
Strong understanding of ISO 19650 and UK BIM standards
Proven experience developing and implementing BIM Execution Plans (BEPs)
Proficiency in Navisworks for clash detection and coordination
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to train, mentor and support engineers at all levels
Strong organizational and project management skills
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Experience working on healthcare, education, commercial or industrial projects
Knowledge of low carbon design and net zero building services
Familiarity with other BIM-related software (e.g. Solibri, Dynamo, BlueBeam)
Experience with COBie and data handover processes
Professional membership (e.g. CIBSE, CIOB, APM)
WHAT'S ON OFFER
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Professional development and training opportunities
Sustainability-led, purpose-driven culture
Varied, landmark project portfolio
Opportunity to shape BIM strategy and digital transformation
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy