BIM Specialist

Hoare Lea; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a BIM Specialist to focus on project-based BIM delivery in Manchester. The successful candidate will manage modeling activities, produce high-quality deliverables, and lead internal meetings while mentoring junior team members. This role offers extensive professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, contributing to innovative and sustainable design solutions.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Up to 30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills to explain ideas and procedures.
• Keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Revit and understanding BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for standard and complex modeling activities.
• Produce and review high-quality project deliverables.
• Monitor and manage model health and produce clash reports.
• Lead internal BIM meetings and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Revit

BIM workflows

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

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. In this role, you can expect to:

Responsibilities

• 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 and lead 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.
• Significant BIM experience within the MEP industry.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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. Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving to bring buildings to life. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. You will have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, 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.