BIM Lead - Rail

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health & wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture with employee resource groups

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a BIM Leader to spearhead MEP delivery within their Rail division. This role involves leading the modeling of 3D MEP services with Bentley MicroStation and ensuring a cohesive design throughout all project stages.

The ideal candidate should have at least an HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, alongside experience in managing design projects. A hybrid working model is promoted alongside extensive health and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation, OpenBuildings, and ProjectWise.
• Understanding of BIM within a Common Data Environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP delivery for multidisciplinary station projects.
• Use Bentley MicroStation for 3D MEP services modeling.
• Coordinate design to ensure clash-free processes.

Skills

BIM and CAD management

Project management

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering knowledge

Microsoft Office with VBA skills

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

OpenBuildings

ProjectWise

Job description

Job Description

The Stations team within WSP’s Rail division is actively seeking a BIM Leader to lead MEP delivery of our diverse portfolio of multidisciplinary station projects. The role involves managing requirements and risks, influencing stakeholders, and delivering successful design outcomes across all project stages.

Responsibilities

• Use Bentley MicroStation and OpenBuildings to model 3D MEP services, including cable management systems, pipework, ductwork and related components.
• Produce 2D sections from 3D models for incorporation into drawings and present design onto schematic and layout drawings.
• Carry out CAD modelling to appropriate level of detail throughout all development stages, from feasibility to detailed design and hand‑back, meeting relevant industry standards.
• Coordinate design with other disciplines to ensure a clash‑free design with correct access and maintenance provisions.
• Work with the project team to maximise data exchange across multiple software platforms, managed through a Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Support the engineering team by reviewing design data, mentoring and upskilling technical staff.

Team

• Collaborate on projects from early concept through to detailed design.
• Deliver projects for Network Rail, HS2, Transport for the North, TfGM, Nexus, local authorities, principal contractors and private developers.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND (minimum) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience in rail and civil engineering design projects.
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation, OpenBuildings and ProjectWise.
• Understanding of BIM and working within a Common Data Environment, preferably Bentley ProjectWise.
• Experience managing offshore CAD and BIM resources.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with VBA or macro writing skills an advantage.

Benefits

• Hybrid working: home two days a week with flexible office collaboration.
• Health & wellbeing support: Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flexibility: WSP My Hour, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave purchases and bank holiday utilisation.
• Professional development: training, mentoring and chartership opportunities.
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and a Disability Confident leadership program.

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.