BIM Specialist

Hoare Lea; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Stock options

Up to 30 days annual leave

Job summary

Hoare Lea is seeking a BIM Specialist in Manchester to lead project-based BIM delivery from concept through to tender. You will set up models, oversee coordination, maintain model health, and ensure deliverables meet project requirements while leading internal BIM meetings and mentoring junior staff.

As part of a collaborative and inclusive culture, you will engage with engineers, designers, and clients to promote best practices, support external meetings, and drive data-driven decisions for

Qualifications

• Significant BIM experience within the MEP industry.
• Clear communication across audiences.
• Keen eye for detail with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Revit and BIM workflows, standards, and processes.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality outputs and mentoring colleagues.
• Able to engage positively and build productive relationships.
• Experience in helping others develop knowledge and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for standard and complex modelling activities.
• Produce and review high-quality project deliverables meeting graphical and industry standards.
• Monitor and manage model health; generate clash reports and coordinate services.
• Attend local internal BIM meetings and guide project processes and deliverables.
• Support external BIM meetings and maintain effective client/partner collaboration.
• Interface with internal engineering teams and external consultants for seamless delivery.
• Review BIM documentation (e.g., BEPs) to ensure alignment with project needs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in COBie, asset data input, and parameter management.
• Support development of junior team members through training and mentoring.
• Promote BIM tools and lead internal training, representing the team externally.

Skills

BIM experience

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Support knowledge transfer

Tools

Revit

Job description

thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have a new opportunity for a BIM Specialist to join our team in Manchester. At Hoare Lea, BIM is a valued discipline and a driver of innovation. It plays a central role in our digital strategy and helps our teams bring creativity and performance together through well-structured, reliable data. We see the information we create as an important asset in its own right, not just something that supports design, but a foundation for data-driven decisions, collaboration, and continual improvement. By combining technical excellence with curiosity and inclusivity, our BIM community helps deliver smarter, safer, and more sustainable buildings. In this senior position, you will be working alongside specialist engineers and consultants, you will focus on project-based BIM delivery from concept through to tender. You will be responsible for setting up models and overseeing coordination, maintaining model health, and ensuring deliverables meet project requirements. You will also lead internal BIM meetings and mentor junior team members, helping to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.

• Take responsibility for both standard and complex modelling activities.
• Produce and review high-quality project deliverables, ensuring they meet graphical and industry standards.
• Regularly monitor and manage model health, including producing clash reports and coordinating services.
• Attend local internal BIM meetings, offering guidance on project processes and deliverables.
• Provide continued support during external BIM meetings, clash meetings, and similar forums to ensure effective collaboration with clients and partners.
• Interface with internal engineering teams, external design consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Review BIM documentation (e.g. BEPs) and provide constructive feedback to ensure alignment with project needs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in COBie, asset data input, and parameter management to ensure model data is comprehensive and meets project requirements.
• Support the development of junior team members, including training events and day-to-day mentoring.
• Promote BIM tools, assist in the management of resources, lead internal training, and represent the team in external meetings.

About you

• Significant BIM experience within the MEP industry.
• Communicate clearly and can explain ideas and procedures to a range of audiences.
• Keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and can work with minimal supervision.
• Experienced with Revit and understand wider BIM workflows, standards, and processes.
• Take pride in delivering high-quality outputs and supporting junior colleagues.
• Engage positively with others and maintain productive working relationships.
• Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Adjustments and accommodations

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About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You'll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme