Experienced Building Surveyors

Permitfirst Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Permitfirst Pty Ltd is seeking a BIM Coordinator to bridge design, engineering and construction. You will drive clash-free outcomes by coordinating BIM workflows and modelling from multiple stakeholders across pre-construction and delivery phases.

The role requires hands-on coordination, modelling and stakeholder engagement, delivering structured, clear technical insight to influence project performance.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 3+ years' BIM coordination experience in construction/infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Navisworks (essential).
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support BIM workflows across design and construction phases.
• Coordinate and aggregate BIM models from consultants and subcontractors.
• Perform clash detection and produce detailed coordination reports.
• Maintain BIM models, object libraries, and CAD standards.
• Support construction planning through 4D simulations and quantity take-offs.
• Ensure adherence to BIM execution plans and project standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and site teams to resolve design conflicts.
• Provide BIM support for scheduling, costing, and project coordination.
• Assist in value engineering and buildability improvements.
• Deliver BIM training and support to project stakeholders.

Skills

BIM coordination

Construction methods

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Job description

About the Company

The company is a well-established infrastructure contractor delivering large-scale civil and engineering projects across Australia. With a strong pipeline of government-backed works and long-term programs, they operate in complex, multi-disciplinary environments where digital engineering and BIM are central to delivery. Known for their structured systems, collaborative project culture, and focus on innovation, they continue to invest in technology-driven construction methods to improve efficiency, coordination, and project outcomes.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will sit at the centre of project delivery, acting as the bridge between design, engineering, and construction teams. Working across both pre-construction and delivery phases, you will coordinate BIM workflows, manage and integrate models from multiple stakeholders, and drive clash-free outcomes. This is a hands‑on role combining coordination, modelling, and stakeholder engagement, where your ability to bring structure, clarity, and technical insight will directly influence project performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support BIM workflows across design and construction phases
• Coordinate and aggregate BIM models from consultants and subcontractors
• Perform clash detection and produce detailed coordination reports
• Maintain BIM models, object libraries, and CAD standards
• Support construction planning through 4D simulations and quantity take-offs
• Ensure adherence to BIM execution plans and project standards
• Collaborate closely with engineering and site teams to resolve design conflicts
• Provide BIM support for scheduling, costing, and project coordination
• Assist in value engineering and buildability improvements
• Deliver BIM training and support to project stakeholders

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or similar
• Min 3+ years' experience in BIM coordination within construction/infrastructure
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Navisworks (essential)
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies and