Senior BIM Specialist (Development Opportunity into BIM Manager)

Black & White Engineering; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering in Newcastle is seeking a Senior BIM Specialist to build on your BIM expertise and progress into BIM Management. You will support project delivery across MEP engineering, with a focus on information management and coordination.

You will work with experienced BIM Managers, contribute to digital delivery using Forma, Revit and Navisworks, and develop leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as BIM Coordinator or Senior BIM Specialist on MEP projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650, BEPs, EIRs and information management.
• Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks and CDE platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support BIM Managers with project mobilisation and BIM delivery planning.
• Conduct model audits, clash detection and QA for BIM standards.
• Coordinate model federation and issue tracking using Forma.
• Provide guidance to BIM Technicians and Modellers and develop coordination skills.
• Assist with BIM coordination meetings with GDH and track delivery priorities.
• Contribute to internal BIM standards, templates and progress reporting.

Skills

BIM coordination

BIM Manager transition

ISO 19650 knowledge

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Forma

Project coordination

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Forma

CDE platforms

Job description

Senior BIM Specialist - (Development Opportunity into BIM Manager) - Newcastle

Are you an experienced BIM professional with strong MEP engineering knowledge who is ready to take on greater responsibility for project delivery and coordination? Do you have the communication skills and ambition to develop into a client-facing BIM Manager?

This is an opportunity to build on your technical BIM experience and develop the project delivery, information management and leadership skills required to progress into BIM Management.

What’s In It For You

Clear pathway to BIM Manager

This position is designed as a development role. You will work with experienced BIM Managers and Regional BIM Leads, gaining experience in project delivery, client engagement and information management. Progression to BIM Manager will be based on demonstrated competencies, performance and readiness for the role.

Contribute to high-impact projects

You will support BIM delivery on complex, mission-critical and large-scale MEP engineering projects, helping teams meet client information requirements, project programmes and internal quality standards.

Technical development & digital innovation

You will support effective digital delivery workflows using Autodesk Forma, Revit and Navisworks, including model reviews, coordination, issue management and quality assurance. You will also help improve project delivery processes and company BIM standards.

Mentorship & career growth

You will benefit from structured internal training, mentoring and development milestones aligned with our BIM Competency Framework, supporting your progression towards BIM Management.

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, Document Control and Global Design Hub (GDH) teams, developing experience in coordinating geographically distributed project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support BIM Managers with project mobilisation, BIM delivery planning, Common Data Environment (CDE) processes, BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) and Master Information Delivery Plans (MIDPs), alongside Document Control.
• Undertake model audits, quality assurance reviews and clash detection, helping project teams meet ISO 19650 requirements, client information requirements and agreed BIM delivery standards.
• Coordinate model federation, issue tracking through Autodesk Forma and constructability reviews, including plant replacement, access and maintenance requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical support to BIM Technicians and Modellers, while developing the skills to coordinate project BIM activities and delivery priorities.
• Support BIM coordination meetings with our Global Design Hubs (GDH), track actions, communicate delivery priorities and help identify project risks.
• Contribute to internal standards, templates and best practices, and support BIM Managers with project progress reporting and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a BIM Coordinator, Project BIM Lead or Senior BIM Specialist on building services / MEP engineering projects, with a sound understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health systems.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 19650 standards, BEPs, EIRs, and information management principles.
• Practical proficiency with core BIM tools, including Revit, Navisworks, and CDE platforms.
• Hands-on experience executing model audits, clash detection, and digital quality assurance.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the potential to lead BIM coordination activities, engage with project stakeholders and develop client-facing management responsibilities.
• Able to manage competing priorities across multiple project teams, with an interest in progressing into BIM project management and team leadership.

In addition, you will be joining a community that prioritises ongoing learning and development through regular knowledge-sharing sessions and investment in accredited professional courses and educational programmes. You set the pace for your professional development. Whatever direction you choose, you’ll receive full support along the way.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi‑award‑winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real‑world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest‑growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression—many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues, while receiving the recognition you deserve.