BIM Coordinator - Rail

WSP Global Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme

Virtual GP service

Thrive wellbeing programme

Job summary

WSP is seeking a BIM Coordinator to lead MEP delivery on diverse rail projects. You will assemble baseline models, support design processes, and mentor staff across multiple software platforms, including Bentley AECOsim and ProjectWise.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. You’ll join a team delivering projects for rail clients with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and high-quality design.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (HND or similar preferred) or equivalent project experience in infrastructure design.
• Industry recognised CAD / BIM software certification advantageous.
• Proficiency in 3D design using Bentley AECOsim V8i.
• Proficiency with Bentley ProjectWise V8i for data management and eB document handling.
• Strong Excel skills, macros, lookups and pivot tables; VBA knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide project-level support assembling baseline design information models and coordination models.
• Support discipline leads to improve design processes for cross-platform information exchange.
• Produce 3D modelling outputs and mentor technical staff when requested.

Skills

BIM coordination

3D modelling

Excel macros

Communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Technical leadership

Education

Engineering qualification (HND or similar)

Tools

Bentley AECOsim V8i

Bentley ProjectWise V8i

CAD / BIM software certification

Job description

• Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
• London, United Kingdom

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The Rail Engineering Services (RES) team within WSP’s Rail division are actively seeking BIM Coordinator to lead MEP delivery of our diverse portfolio of multidisciplinary Rail Engineering projects.

We are looking for people with the ability to make a difference, pro-actively manage requirements and risks and influence others to deliver successfully. Candidates must have excellent communication, problem solving and demonstrable experience in engineering management within Rail.

As a BIM Coordinator you will…

• Provide support at a project level assembling baseline existing design information models and discipline specific template design coordination models.
• Support the Technical Discipline Leads with enhancing their design processes that maximise structured information exchange across multiple software platforms and systems.

Provide support to the engineering discipline teams in the production of their 3D modelling outputs as required, mentoring and upskilling technical staff if requested to do so

A little more about your team…

You will join a team of professionally qualified, diverse, talented individuals who collaborate to:

• Undertake project work from across the design lifecycle, including early concept stage to detail design
• Deliver projects for Network Rail, HS2, Transport for The North, TfGM, Nexus, Local Authorities, Principal Contractors and Private Developers

Reporting to a senior member of our rail engineering services team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting a challenging multi-disciplinary rail projects around.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join WSP as part of an expanding team delivering a variety of prestigious projects. The role could be based in one of our Central London offices. Our office provides a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff and benefits from cutting-edge design, large amounts of natural light, large open spaces, collaborative working spaces

What we would look for you to demonstrate…

• Either an Engineering qualification (HND or similar preferred) or possess appropriate experience working on infrastructure design projects, preferably at tender and detailed design stages.
• Industry recognised CAD / BIM software certification would be advantageous
• Proficiency in the use of 3D design through the use of Bentley AECOsim V8i.
• Proficiency in the use of Bentley ProjectWise V8i for data management purposes and a working knowledge of Bentley eB for document management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including writing macros to undertake complex or repetitive calculations, look-up and pivot tables, etc. Experience of VBA would be advantageous. Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office software packages.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

#LI-MA1

Job Info

• Job Identification 86461
• Posting Date 05/06/2026, 11:52 AM

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.