BIM Lead

Elusav Recruitment; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elusav Recruitment Ltd. in Paris seeks a BIM Lead to drive BIM strategy across pharma projects, focusing on MEP systems. You will implement BEP per ISO 19650, manage model standards, data exchange, and coordination across disciplines, engaging clients and vendors to ensure compliant digital delivery.

You will guide design to fabrication and commissioning, leveraging Revit, Navisworks and related tools, with leadership across multidisciplinary teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a BIM/lead role in construction or pharma
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or construction management
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring ability

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain BEP per ISO 19650 and client standards
• Define model authoring standards, naming conventions and data exchange protocols
• Coordinate MEP (HVAC, process utilities, cleanroom) and electrical models
• Lead clash detection, model federation and spatial coordination across disciplines
• Interface with clients, consultants, vendors and subcontractors on BIM strategy
• Support GMP/GxP validation and regulatory requirements in BIM workflows
• Oversee fabrication-level models for modular/off-site construction
• Ensure BIM outputs align with sequencing, installation logic and site constraints
• Mentor BIM coordinators and engineers, promote best practices in BIM and digital delivery

Skills

BIM coordination

Leadership

Communication

Project collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related

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 Paris, France for a Greenfield Data Center project with a highly experienced Turnkey contractor operating as Main contractor on the project.

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).