BIM Lead

Elusav Recruitment; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elusav Recruitment Ltd. in Frankfurt, Germany, seeks an experienced BIM Lead to drive BIM strategy for a Greenfield Data Center project. The role focuses on MEP coordination, model governance, and client-facing BIM delivery.

You will implement BEP, oversee model creation, and mentor teams across disciplines, ensuring GMP compliance and effective data exchange with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role in the construction sector.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or other relevant degree.
• Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) in line with client standards, ISO 19650, and project-specific requirements.
• Define model authoring standards, naming conventions, LOD/LOI requirements, and data exchange protocols.
• Ensure BIM workflows support GMP, GxP, and validation processes.
• Manage and coordinate mechanical and electrical models (MEP).
• Lead clash detection, model federation, and spatial coordination across disciplines.
• Drive resolution of design and constructability issues with engineering and site teams.
• Support projects from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Oversee fabrication-level models for modular construction and off-site manufacture.
• Align BIM outputs with construction sequencing, installation logic, and site constraints.
• Act as BIM interface with clients, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Review and integrate vendor and OEM models for BIM compliance.
• Facilitate BIM coordination meetings and technical workshops.
• Ensure asset data capture supports commissioning, handover, and FM integration.
• Manage model data alignment with CMMS, CAFM, and digital twin requirements.

Skills

BIM Execution

Revit

Navisworks

Plant3D

CADWorx

ISO 19650

GMP

Leadership

Clash detection

CDE platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

Tools

Revit

CADWorx

Plant3D

Navisworks

ACC

ProjectWise

Job description

Elusav Recruitment have a exciting opportunity for a BIM Lead to join one of Europe's most well respected Engineering contractors. Based in Frankfurt, Germany for a Greenfield Data Center build.

The BIM Lead is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and governance of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes across pharmaceutical projects, with a primary focus on mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) in line with client standards, ISO 19650, and project-specific requirements.
• Define model authoring standards, naming conventions, LOD/LOI requirements, and data exchange protocols.
• Ensure BIM workflows support GMP, GxP, and validation processes.
• Manage and coordinate mechanical (HVAC, process utilities, cleanroom systems) and electrical (power, lighting, BMS, ELV) models.
• Lead clash detection, model federation, and spatial coordination across MEP, architectural, structural, and process models.
• Drive resolution of design and constructability issues in collaboration with engineering and site teams.
• Support projects from concept and detailed design through fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Oversee the development of fabrication-level models suitable for modular construction and off-site manufacture.
• Align BIM outputs with construction sequencing, installation logic, and site constraints. Stakeholder & Vendor Management.
• Act as the primary BIM interface with clients, design consultants, equipment vendors, and subcontractors.
• Review and integrate vendor and OEM models, ensuring compliance with project BIM standards.
• Facilitate BIM coordination meetings and technical workshops.
• Ensure accurate asset data capture to support commissioning, handover, and FM integration.
• Manage model data alignment with CMMS, CAFM, and digital twin requirements where applicable.
• Support use of BIM for 4D, 5D, and construction planning as required by the project.
• Perform regular model audits to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with BIM and regulatory standards.
• Promote best practices in BIM, automation, and digital delivery within the project and organisation.
• Mentor BIM coordinators and engineers, contributing to skills development and standardisation.
• Strong experience managing BIM on pharmaceutical or regulated industrial projects.
• Expert knowledge of MEP systems and their coordination within complex facilities.
• Proficiency in Revit , CADworx or Plant3D , Navisworks, and common CDE platforms (e.g. ACC, ProjectWise).
• Solid understanding of LOD/LOI, ISO 19650, and BIM for fabrication and construction.
• Working knowledge of GMP, cleanroom design principles, and validation requirements.
• Experience supporting modular construction and off-site fabrication is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and coordination capability across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset

Requirements:

• Overall 5+ years' experience in a similar role in the construction sector.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or other relevant degree.
• Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising).