BIM Coordinator

Balfour Beatty plc; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working with up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies incl. 28 wks

Pension, share incentive plan, and Vol

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Power T&D in Warrington is seeking an experienced BIM Coordinator to lead digital delivery across multi-utility projects.

You will develop and manage BIM models, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with design teams using Civil 3D, Navisworks and ProjectWise/ACC. The role emphasizes expanding BIM standards and improving project integration within gas, power and water sectors.

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years BIM coordination experience in Gas, Power & Water sectors.
• BIM information management practitioner (BS19650) desirable.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks and CDE platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage BIM models for utility infrastructure projects.
• Ensure BIM models meet regulatory requirements and client specifications.
• Assist in BIM workflows across design and delivery, including Autodesk Civil 3D, Navisworks, and CDEs.
• Provide hands-on clash detection and coordination to resolve design conflicts.
• Maintain BIM standards, templates, and workflows for consistency.
• Collaborate with design teams to align BIM outputs with project goals.
• Generate detailed models, drawings, reports, and visualisations.
• Maintain and update BIM standards, templates, and workflows.
• Participate in coordination meetings and design reviews.
• Stay informed on industry trends and software updates.

Skills

BIM coordination exp

Clash detection

Mentoring/Training

Communication skills

Regulatory BIM knowledge

GIS integration

Education

Civil Eng degree

BS19650 BIM practitioner (desirable)

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

ProjectWise/ACC BIM360

Job description

About The Role

Balfour Beatty Power T&D are looking for an experienced BIM Coordinator to join their team in Warrington.

Role Purpose

Responsible for delivering digital excellence across multi-utility infrastructure projects in the Gas, Power & Water sectors.

About The Role

Balfour Beatty Power T&D are looking for an experienced BIM Coordinator to join their team in Warrington.

Role Purpose

Responsible for delivering digital excellence across multi-utility infrastructure projects in the Gas, Power & Water sectors.

Focus on supporting BIM coordination, digital delivery, and utility design through a strong technical background, collaboration across teams, and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital models for utility infrastructure projects.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage BIM models for utility infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Ensure BIM models adhere to regulatory requirements, project specifications, and client expectations.
• Assist in the implementation of BIM workflows and digital tools across design and delivery phases, including Autodesk Civil 3D, Navisworks, and Common Data Environments (ProjectWise, ACC).
• Provide hands-on support in clash detection and coordination activities, helping resolve design conflicts and improve project integration.
• Contribute to the maintenance of BIM standards, templates, and workflows, ensuring consistency and efficiency across projects.
• Collaborate closely with the design team to ensure BIM outputs align with project goals and support design development.
• Generate detailed models, drawings, reports, and visualisations to aid project planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain and update BIM standards, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency and consistency across projects.
• Participate in coordination meetings, design reviews, and stakeholder discussions, representing BIM interests and supporting the BIM Manager.
• Stay informed on industry trends, software updates, and emerging technologies, and share insights with the wider team.

Who we're looking for

Qualifications & Skills

• Foundation Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in BIM coordination and utility design within the Gas, Power & Water sectors.
• Qualification as a BIM information management practitioner (BS19650) is desirable.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, and CDE platforms (ProjectWise, ACC/BIM360).
• Experience with clash detection, coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong understanding of utility infrastructure design and BIM processes.
• Experience in mentoring, training, and supporting team development.
• Familiarity with GIS integration (MapInfo, QGIS), 4D scheduling, and asset management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and supportive approach.
• Knowledge of ISO19650 standards and regulatory compliance in BIM.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/