BIM Coordinator Bedford Explore

SDC Builders Ltd; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and full benefits

Company pension

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career progression in growing dept.

Supportive and collaborative env.

Job summary

SDC Builders Ltd is seeking a highly organised BIM Coordinator to join our Bedford Head Office. You will manage, validate and author BIM models, ensuring information follows BEP and ISO 19650 standards, and support delivery teams to achieve digital goals.

You’ll work under the Digital Information Manager, coordinating Revit, AutoCAD and related Autodesk tools, while maintaining the CDE and producing clash reports and COBie data through RIBA stages 3–6.

Qualifications

• Experience as a BIM technician within the construction industry.
• Understanding of BIM standards, including ISO 19650.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Recognise the Lead Appointed Party’s role under ISO 19650 and understand client Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) and Asset Information Requirements (AIR).
• Follow a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) to achieve digital deliverables.
• Adhere to SDCs Information Management standard methods and procedures.
• Manage the in-house Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Create, federate, and coordinate Building Information Models using Autodesk software.
• Create project drawings and documentation using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Generate project assets as Revit Families.
• Support project delivery teams by checking designs for buildability and compliance throughout RIBA Stages 3-6.
• Use Navisworks Manage to produce clash reports.
• Create model completeness reports for handover.
• Validate and compile asset metadata, such as COBie.
• Assist the Digital Information Manager across all BIM functions.

Skills

Organised and proactive

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritise workloads

Education

3x A Level / AS Levels Grade C or above

HNC/HND in STEM or construction-related field desirable

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Navisworks Manage

AutoCAD

Autodesk ReCap

Trimble SketchUp

Job description

At SDC Builders, we deliver high-quality construction projects across sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, research & development, automotive and industrial. As a business with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration and long-term relationships, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where our people can develop and thrive.

We are looking for an organised and proactiveBIM Coordinatorto jointhe team at our Bedford Head Office. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth management of project information from pre-construction through to completion.

Reporting to our Digital Information Manager, you will be responsible for; maintaining, validating, and authoring BIM models, checking project information follows established protocols, and support delivery teams to achieve the digital aims of our construction clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Recognise the Lead Appointed Party’s role under ISO 19650 and understand client Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) and Asset Information Requirements (AIR).
• Follow a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) to achieve digital deliverables.
• Adhere to SDCs Information Management standard methods and procedures.
• Manage the in-house Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Create, federate, and coordinate Building Information Models using Autodesk software.
• Create project drawings and documentation using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Generate project assets as Revit Families.
• Support project delivery teams by checking designs for buildability and compliance throughout RIBA Stages 3-6.
• Use Navisworks Manage to produce clash reports.
• Create model completeness reports for handover.
• Validate and compile asset metadata, such as COBie.
• Assist the Digital Information Manager across all BIM functions.

About You

You’ll be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced project environment.

Ideally,you’ll have:

• Previous experience as a BIM technician within the construction industry.
• Understanding of BIM standards, including ISO 19650.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and graphical) and the confidence to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work.
• Experience using CAD packages in the Autodesk AEC Suite of software; Revit, Navisworks Manage, AutoCAD, and ReCap.
• Experience using Trimble SketchUp.
• Experience in understanding and executing project workflows set out within a BIM Execution Plan (BEP).
• Knowledge of wider industry best-practice in Information Management, such as through relevant CPD, prior learning, or by following NIMA.

Qualifications

• 3x A Level / AS Levels Grade C or above, STEM subjects preferred. All Level 3 equivalent qualifications in STEM or construction-related fields are considered.
• All Level 3 – 4 (HNC/HND) qualifications in a STEM or construction-related field are desirable.
• Driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and full benefits package
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing department
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

Why SDC Builders?

If you’re looking to join a business with an excellent reputation, exciting projects and genuine opportunities for career progression, we’d love to hear from you.