Senior BIM Engineer: Coordination, 4D/5D & Clash Detection

Al Ashram Contracting; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ashram Contracting is seeking an experienced BIM professional to develop and maintain 3D BIM models for complex construction projects in the UAE. You will coordinate across architectural, structural, civil, and MEP domains, conduct clash detection, and support site teams with BIM-driven insights.

The role requires a degree in a related field and 3–7 years of BIM experience, preferably with UAE/GCC exposure and main contractor or consultant backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, MEP Engineering, Construction Management, BIM, or a related discipline.
• Typically 3–7 years of relevant BIM experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with a main contractor, consultant, or specialist subcontractor is preferred.
• UAE/GCC construction experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with major building, infrastructure, commercial, residential, hospitality, or mixed-use projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate 3D BIM models based on approved drawings and design information.
• Prepare and update architectural, structural, civil, or MEP models as applicable to the project.
• Maintain model integrity, accuracy, naming conventions, parameters, and data requirements.
• Develop model content, families, components, and project-specific BIM information where required.
• Update models to reflect approved design changes and construction progress.
• Coordinate BIM models between architectural, structural, civil, and MEP disciplines.
• Conduct clash detection and coordination reviews to identify design and construction conflicts.
• Prepare clash reports and coordinate with relevant disciplines to resolve identified issues.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Track clash resolution and ensure agreed actions are incorporated into the relevant models.
• Support constructability reviews and identify potential issues before construction.
• Provide BIM support to site teams during construction.
• Assist engineers and construction teams in interpreting BIM models and coordinated drawings.
• Develop model-based information to support construction sequencing and installation activities.
• Assist with setting-out and dimensional coordination where required.
• Update BIM models based on approved site changes and actual construction conditions.
• Support the preparation of as-built BIM models.
• Support 4D BIM simulations for construction sequencing and progress monitoring.
• Support 5D BIM processes and cost-related model information.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve productivity, cost control, and construction planning.
• Prepare and maintain BIM models, drawings, schedules, reports, and coordination documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO 19650 principles and project-specific BIM requirements.
• Support implementation of the company's BIM standards, workflows, templates, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve BIM processes and information management.
• Coordinate with BIM Managers, Technical Managers, Design Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, and Site Teams.
• Liaise with consultants, specialist subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Attend design and BIM coordination meetings.

Skills

BIM coordination

Clash detection

Constructability reviews

Stakeholder liaison

BIM standards

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architecture/MEP/Construction Management/BIM

UAE/GCC construction experience

Job description

Al Ashram Contracting is seeking an experienced BIM professional to develop and maintain 3D BIM models for complex construction projects in the UAE. You will coordinate across architectural, structural, civil, and MEP domains, conduct clash detection, and support site teams with BIM-driven insights.

The role requires a degree in a related field and 3–7 years of BIM experience, preferably with UAE/GCC exposure and main contractor or consultant backgrounds.