BIM / Design Engineering - Lead

Wasael Property Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasael Property Management in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior BIM and digital engineering lead to drive the implementation of BIM strategies across projects, ensure model quality, and align information management with ISO 19650 standards.

You will coordinate across architectural, structural, MEP disciplines, manage BEPs and EIRs, oversee CDE usage, and mentor teams to deliver integrated digital solutions from design through handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field with BIM experience.
• Professional BIM or project management certification is advantageous.
• Extensive experience with ISO 19650 and digital delivery workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement BIM strategies, standards, and workflows across projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary BIM coordination and clash detection across design and construction.
• Review BEPs, EIRs, and BIM-related documentation for quality and compliance.
• Mentor BIM and digital engineering teams to improve delivery and data management.
• Oversee CDE usage and digital handover processes.

Skills

Digital Engineering

Model Coordination

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or BIM

BIM/Digital Engineering certification

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead the implementation and management of BIM and digital engineering strategies across projects, ensuring effective digital coordination, information integration, model quality, and compliance with project and organizational standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Purpose

To lead the implementation and management of BIM and digital engineering strategies across projects, ensuring effective digital coordination, information integration, model quality, and compliance with project and organizational standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement BIM and digital engineering strategies, standards, procedures, and workflows across assigned projects.
• Lead BIM implementation throughout the project lifecycle from design development through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop, review, and manage BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR), and other BIM-related project documentation.
• Establish and maintain BIM standards, modelling protocols, naming conventions, Level of Information Need, and data requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary BIM models across architectural, structural, MEP, infrastructure, and other disciplines.
• Lead model coordination, clash detection, constructability reviews, and resolution of design coordination issues.
• Review BIM models and digital deliverables submitted by consultants and contractors for quality, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Work closely with Design, Technical, Projects, Information Management, Construction, and other teams to integrate BIM into overall project delivery.
• Manage BIM-related activities within the Common Data Environment (CDE) and ensure effective coordination with the Information Management function.
• Support the use of digital engineering technologies, including 3D modelling, 4D scheduling, 5D cost integration, digital twins, and other digital delivery solutions where applicable.
• Monitor BIM and digital engineering performance against established project requirements and KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, coordination, quality, and decision-making through digital tools and technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, consultants, and contractors on BIM and digital engineering requirements.
• Conduct BIM coordination meetings, workshops, model reviews, and technical presentations with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable BIM and information management standards, including ISO 19650 requirements where applicable.
• Support the digital handover process, ensuring models, asset information, and associated data meet operational and project close-out requirements.
• Keep abreast of emerging BIM technologies, digital engineering practices, automation tools, and industry developments.
• Lead and mentor BIM and digital engineering team members and promote consistent digital delivery standards across projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, BIM, or a related discipline.
• Professional BIM, Digital Engineering, or Project Management certification would be an advantage.
• Strong experience in BIM and digital engineering within construction, real estate development, infrastructure, or major project environments.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary BIM coordination and digital project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of BIM standards and processes, including ISO 19650.
• Proficiency in relevant BIM and digital engineering platforms such as Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or equivalent.
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, project teams, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Digital Engineering
• Model Coordination
• Digital Project Delivery
• CDE & Information Management
• Clash Detection
• BIM Standards & Governance
• Technical Problem Solving
• Innovation & Technology
• Stakeholder Management
• Quality Management
• Team Leadership