BIM Lead

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a BIM Lead to enhance their design team's capabilities. This pivotal role involves implementing BIM standards and driving digital innovation in façade and roofing design. You will lead BIM coordination, manage teams, and support ISO19650 certification efforts. With a supportive culture and opportunities for growth, this position offers a chance to shape the future of digital design in a respected contractor firm. If you are passionate about BIM and looking to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Supportive team culture

Flexible working potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a BIM Lead or BIM Manager.
• Strong understanding of façade systems including cladding and roofing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement BIM standards and processes company-wide.
• Lead BIM coordination and model delivery for projects.

Skills

BIM Management

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

HNC or equivalent in design or construction-related subject

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Aconex

Asite

Job description

Our client, a well-established building envelope contractor with over 40 years of experience, is seeking a BIM Lead to join their design team in Darlington. This is a key role within the business, focused on delivering compliant BIM Level 2 projects and helping to drive digital innovation across the company's façade and roofing design services.

This is an office-based role with potential flexibility in the future.

BIM Lead - Benefits

• Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 (potentially higher for a strong candidate)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm, Friday: 8am - 4pm
• Supportive team culture within a long-established and growing business
• Head office based in London

BIM Lead - Role Overview

• Develop and implement BIM standards, templates, and processes company-wide
• Support the business in working towards ISO19650 certification
• Lead BIM coordination, model integration, clash detection, and model delivery
• Manage internal and external BIM teams on roofing, cladding, and façade projects
• Work closely with design, quality, and project delivery teams to improve digital workflows
• Review and advise on project-specific documentation such as BEPs, EIRs, and TIDPs
• Support and train colleagues to encourage effective use of digital tools

BIM Lead - Requirements

• HNC or equivalent in a design or construction-related subject
• Proven experience as a BIM Lead or BIM Manager
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and common CDEs (Aconex, Asite, etc.)
• Strong understanding of façade systems including cladding, roofing, and rainscreen solutions
• Ability to manage workloads, lead teams, and solve BIM-related issues
• High level of communication, coordination, and organisational skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor and help shape its digital design capabilities on complex and innovative building envelope projects.