BIM Lead - Structures

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Structures BIM Lead to drive the BIM strategy across complex projects. You will lead the structural BIM, coordinating with design teams, and ensuring BEP compliance from concept through handover.

Responsibilities include managing BIM workflows, developing discipline models, and ensuring clash-free deliverables using tools like Revit, Dynamo, Grasshopper and Rhino. The role emphasizes model quality and interoperability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in digital development and BIM best practice.
• Diploma in Civil / Structural Engineering.
• Familiarity with interoperability between Revit and other discipline software.
• Project set-up experience including the CDE and design models.
• Stay updated with latest BIM tools and technologies for building services.
• Oversee work of junior technicians when required.
• Proficient in BIM Execution Plan, LOD and related documents.
• Perform model checks and ensure compliance with BIM standards.
• Coordinate model setup, drawing packages and project requirements.
• Strong understanding of Revit API, Dynamo, Grasshopper and parametric modelling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the model is built per the BIM Execution Plan and project standards.
• Lead and manage BIM processes across project stages from concept to handover.
• Generate and manage 2D deliverables from the BIM model.
• Manage development and maintenance of the discipline BIM model.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary BIM models and ensure timely updates and clash-free deliverables.
• Ensure model health, compliance, and quality through regular audits.
• Coordinate with design teams to reflect accurate design intent in the model.
• Ensure drawings have correct scale, templates and title blocks.
• Support sheet creation, annotation workflows, and print reviews.
• Use BIM quality tools (Revit Warnings, Model Checker) to maintain quality.
• Support automation tools and computational design techniques.

Skills

BIM

Revit

Dynamo

Grasshopper

Rhino

Clash detection

Model coordination

BIM Quality tools

Education

Diploma in Civil / Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Dynamo

Grasshopper

Rhino

Model Checker

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Work with Us. Change the World.

With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description

AECOM are seeking a highly skilled Structures BIM Lead to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will lead the structural BIM of complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the model is built in accordance with the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and project standards.
• Lead and manage the implementation of BIM processes across project stages, from concept to handover.
• Generate and manage 2D deliverables from the BIM model, including plans, sections, elevations, and details.
• Manage and oversee the development and maintenance of the discipline-specific BIM model.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary BIM models, ensuring timely updates and clash-free deliverables.
• Ensure model health, compliance, and quality by conducting regular audits and reviews.
• Ensures accuracy and quality of discipline BIM model information, presentation, and coordination
• Coordinate internally with the discipline's design team to ensure accurate representation of design intent in the model.
• Ensure drawings are extracted with correct scale, view templates, and title blocks per company/project standards.
• Support sheet creation, annotation workflows, and print reviews before submissions.
• Use BIM quality tools (e.g., Revit Warnings, Model Checker) to maintain quality.
• support the development and implementation of automation tools and computational design techniques

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in digital development and BIM best practice.
• Diploma in Civil / Structural Engineering
• Familiarity with interoperability between Revit and other discipline-specific software programs and tools
• Project set-up experience including the CDE, design models.
• Stay updated with the latest digital tools and technologies relevant to building services and incorporate them into the project's practices & workflows.
• General understanding of procedures, company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Viewed as competent in all areas. Highest non-supervisory position.
• May oversee work of junior-level technicians. Viewed as competent in all areas.
• BIM Execution Plan, LOD, and other BIM related documents.
• Perform model checks; ensure compliance with general and project specific BIM standards are met on all BIM projects.
• Work with project teams to coordinate model set up, drawing packages, model coordination, and any other project requirements.
• Good understanding of Revit API, Dynamo., Grasshopper, Rhino common API, parametric modelling.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10128401

Business Line: Building Engineering

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site