BIM Lead

Savile Lloyd; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Savile Lloyd is seeking a BIM Lead to join a data centre project in Amsterdam. You will lead day-to-day BIM coordination across design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with BEP, ISO 19650, and client requirements.

The role requires 5-8 years’ BIM coordination experience, advanced Revit and Navisworks skills, and strong leadership to mentor BIM coordinators and modellers. You will manage federated models, support 4D/5D workflows, and ensure data integrity for handover.

Qualifications

• A degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 5–8 years' experience in BIM coordination and project delivery.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms, with demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary model coordination and clash detection.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 19650, BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), and construction-phase BIM processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, mentoring BIM personnel, and engaging effectively with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery and coordination of BIM processes throughout the construction phase, ensuring compliance with BEP and client requirements.
• Coordinate and manage federated models by integrating inputs from design consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Facilitate clash detection and resolution using Navisworks and Solibri, supporting regular coordination meetings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to BIM Coordinators, BIM Modellers, and project teams.
• Monitor model quality through reviews and audits, ensuring data integrity and adherence to naming conventions and LOIN requirements.
• Support integration of BIM models with 4D and 5D workflows to aid sequencing, logistics, and progress reporting.

Skills

BIM coordination

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

CDE platforms

Job description

Our client is a leading multinational engineering services provider and general contractor who specializes in mission critical turnkey solutions. Employing over 750 professionals and deliver leading-edge construction solutions across a range of key sectors including Data Centre’s, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Technology, Fire protection, Building Services, and Technical Support Services. They are currently looking for a BIM Lead to join them on a data centre project in Amsterdam.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead the day-to-day delivery and coordination of BIM processes throughout the construction phase, ensuring compliance with the BIM Execution Plan (BEP), client requirements, and applicable standards such as ISO 19650.
• Coordinate and manage federated models by integrating inputs from design consultants, contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring model consistency, accuracy, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Facilitate clash detection and resolution processes using software such as Navisworks and Solibri, supporting regular coordination meetings and driving timely resolution of design and construction issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to BIM Coordinators, BIM Modellers, and project teams, promoting best practices and consistent BIM workflows across the project.
• Monitor model quality through regular reviews and audits, ensuring compliance with project standards, data integrity, naming conventions, and Level of Information Need (LOIN) requirements.
• Support the integration of BIM models with construction planning (4D) and quantity/cost management (5D) workflows to assist project sequencing, logistics planning, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate with commissioning and handover teams to ensure asset information, COBie data (where applicable), and as-built models are complete, accurate, and ready for client handover.
• Liaise with the client, consultants, and project stakeholders on BIM-related technical matters, providing regular updates on model coordination, issue resolution, and project BIM deliverables.
• Assist the BIM Manager (where applicable) in implementing project BIM standards, workflows, and reporting requirements while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support project teams with BIM software, collaboration platforms, and Common Data Environment (CDE) processes, ensuring effective information management throughout the project lifecycle.

You will need:

• A degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 5–8 years' experience in BIM coordination and project delivery.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms, with demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary model coordination and clash detection.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 19650, BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), and construction-phase BIM processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, mentoring BIM personnel, and engaging effectively with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Savile Lloyd and our Clients are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success. Savile Lloyd is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.