BIM Lead

Facade Today; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced BIM Lead to drive development, management, and coordination of project BIM models throughout the full lifecycle. You will ensure the federated 3D model reflects designs, progress, and completed works, enabling informed decisions across engineering, construction, planning, commissioning, and handover.

The role requires coordinating Design, Survey, Construction, and Technical Office teams, maintaining data integrity, and delivering high-quality digital engineering

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in BIM and CAD software, model coordination, and digital information management processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination, maintenance, and ongoing management of the federated BIM model throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure the federated 3D model accurately reflects approved designs, construction progress, and completed works at all stages of the project.
• Coordinate engineering information across Technical Office, Design, Construction, Survey, and Temporary Works teams to maintain an accurate digital representation of site activities.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Office team to capture engineering decisions, construction changes, and site information, ensuring timely incorporation into the BIM model.
• Review survey data, red-line mark-ups, and as-built records prior to their inclusion within the federated model.
• Maintain and update BIM models, CAD drawings, construction drawings, temporary works drawings, and record documentation.
• Incorporate engineering revisions, RFIs, technical queries, construction changes, and approved design modifications into project models and drawings.
• Conduct regular model validation exercises to verify alignment between the federated model, site conditions, and completed works.
• Perform clash detection and coordinate the resolution of multidisciplinary design and construction interface issues.
• Manage drawing registers, model registers, revision control processes, and digital information workflows.
• Ensure compliance with project BIM standards, ISO 19650 requirements, and Common Data Environment (CDE) procedures.
• Coordinate information exchanges between designers, subcontractors, survey providers, construction teams, and client representatives.
• Support construction planning through model-based visualisation, sequencing, and engineering coordination.
• Produce and maintain high-quality as-built models and digital records for project handover.
• Support asset information delivery and ensure engineering data is suitable for client handover requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in digital engineering processes and champion BIM best practice across the project.

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

We are seeking an experienced BIM Lead to drive the development, management, and coordination of project BIM models and engineering information throughout the full project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the federated 3D model accurately reflects approved designs, construction progress, and completed works, providing a reliable digital representation of the project. This role will support engineering, construction, planning, commissioning, and final handover activities through the effective delivery of digital engineering solutions.

Working closely with Design, Survey, Construction, and Technical Office teams, the BIM Lead will coordinate digital engineering activities, maintain the integrity and quality of project information, and enable informed decision-making across the project.

Job Description

• Lead the development, coordination, maintenance, and ongoing management of the federated BIM model throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure the federated 3D model accurately reflects approved designs, construction progress, and completed works at all stages of the project.
• Coordinate engineering information across Technical Office, Design, Construction, Survey, and Temporary Works teams to maintain an accurate digital representation of site activities.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Office team to capture engineering decisions, construction changes, and site information, ensuring timely incorporation into the BIM model.
• Review survey data, red-line mark-ups, and as-built records prior to their inclusion within the federated model.
• Maintain and update BIM models, CAD drawings, construction drawings, temporary works drawings, and record documentation.
• Incorporate engineering revisions, RFIs, technical queries, construction changes, and approved design modifications into project models and drawings.
• Conduct regular model validation exercises to verify alignment between the federated model, site conditions, and completed works.
• Perform clash detection and coordinate the resolution of multidisciplinary design and construction interface issues.
• Manage drawing registers, model registers, revision control processes, and digital information workflows.
• Ensure compliance with project BIM standards, ISO 19650 requirements, and Common Data Environment (CDE) procedures.
• Coordinate information exchanges between designers, subcontractors, survey providers, construction teams, and client representatives.
• Support construction planning through model-based visualisation, sequencing, and engineering coordination.
• Produce and maintain high-quality as-built models and digital records for project handover.
• Support asset information delivery and ensure engineering data is suitable for client handover requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in digital engineering processes and champion BIM best practice across the project.

Essential Requirements

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree qualified in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, or industrial engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of BIM processes, digital engineering principles, and information management.
• Experience working in live operational environments where service continuity and safety are critical.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including operational teams, contractors, designers, and clients.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in BIM and CAD software, model coordination, and digital information management processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• CSCS Card (relevant level), or the ability to obtain one.
• Thames Water Safety Passport.
• National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card), or the ability to obtain one prior to mobilisation.
• Understanding of Thames Water systems, processes, and permitting requirements.
• Experience with PMS, SCADA, and Industrial Control System (ICS) integration.
• Knowledge of temporary works procedures and associated engineering requirements.
• Experience working on major water utility projects, preferably with Thames Water.
• Experience managing technical submittals, engineering approvals, and client acceptance processes.
• Knowledge of asset information requirements and digital handover deliverables.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.