Principal BIM Coordinator

Arup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Principal Project BIM Co-ordinator for major infrastructure projects. The role involves configuring the ACC environment, managing user access, and supporting project teams in BIM processes. Candidates should have deep knowledge of Autodesk software and experience with multi-party delivery frameworks. The consultancy offers a competitive benefits package, including private medical insurance and profit sharing.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience tailoring ACC environments for linear infrastructure.
• Capability to think critically and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Ability to interact with project team members of varying BIM knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Arup’s ACC environment.
• Implement permissions, roles, and approval workflows.
• Support discipline BIM leads with model coordination.
• Manage the administration of users, roles, and permissions.

Skills

Deep working knowledge of ACC Docs

Familiarity with major project CDE integrations

Excellent problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication skills

Strong understanding of ISO 19650

Training and mentorship

Deep knowledge of Autodesk BIM software

Job description

Overview

Joining Arup

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a Principal Project BIM Co-ordinator for major infrastructure project delivery, working with Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Key Responsibilities

• ACC Setup, Configuration & Governance
• Configure and maintain Arup’s ACC environment during scheme and detailed design.
• Implement permissions, roles, approval workflows, file/folders, and metadata consistent with BEP, Appendix A–J, and client requirements.
• Establish ISO 19650‑compliant workflows in ACC suitable for multi‑party delivery
• Model Coordination & Design Collaboration
• Support the discipline BIM leads with federated model creation, model co‑ordination spaces, clash resolution workflows and design review processes.
• Maintain ACC‑based collaboration as design progresses, ensuring stability through ongoing ACC updates.
• Develop and operate the transfer mechanism for BIM models/drawings from ACC into ProjectWise.
• Support to Discipline Leads & Project BIM Manager
• Provide frontline ACC training and troubleshooting for MEICA, Civils, Structures, Geotechnical and GIS teams
• Co-ordinate with BIM Manager to ensure deliverables meet project requirements
• Maintenance, Monitoring & Change Control
• Manage the administration of users, roles and permissions for both Arup and external parties.
• Onboarding of new users to ACC.
• Monitoring and implementation of updates that may affect federations, permissions or integrators.
• Lead change impact assessments related to naming conventions, site codes, discipline structures as required.

Skills & Experience

• Deep working knowledge of ACC Docs, Model Coordination, Issues, Workflows and Bridge.
• Familiarity with major project CDE integrations (specifically ACC ↔ ProjectWise).
• Experience tailoring ACC environments for linear infrastructure, multi‑party, multi‑system projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with project team members with varying levels of BIM knowledge.
• Strong understanding of ISO 19650 information flows in multi‑party delivery.
• Training and mentorship of less experienced project team members.
• Deep knowledge of at least one Autodesk BIM software such as Revit, Civil3D or Plant3D.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.