Senior BIM Coordinator

Arup; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

Arup Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Senior BIM Coordinator / BIM Manager to join our Building Services team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality Building Information Models and advancing our BIM delivery.

Based in Amsterdam, you will set up BEP, implement CDE, coordinate federated models, monitor quality, and mentor project teams while embracing ISO 19650 standards to drive sustainable design.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years' BIM design/coordination experience in a design & engineering environment.
• Excellent Dutch and English verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Solibri, Navisworks and Autodesk Forma as CDE tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 and BIM best practices.

Responsibilities

• Author or contribute to the projects' BIM Execution Plans (BEP).
• Set up and manage a Common Data Environment (CDE) for the project teams.
• Set up project-wide, federated models.
• Monitor and report on model performance and quality.
• Prepare and chair Virtual Design Reviews (VDRs).
• Provide BIM guidance, support, and mentoring to project teams.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

BIM Coordination

BIM Management

Education

Structural/Building/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Solibri

Navisworks

Autodesk Forma

Job description

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Amsterdam.

Design the future of sustainable buildings.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Building Services team sits at the heart of Arup's commitment to sustainable development. We engineer innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact while creating comfortable, healthy, and high-performing spaces for people to live, work, and thrive in Ireland and beyond.

The Opportunity

Based in Amsterdam, our Building Services team is undergoing continuing growth and development as it continues to win major work in our sectors.

We continue to implement and develop our integrated building information modelling service (BIM) delivery in order to better serve our clients while continuing to drive improvements in our design quality and remain at the cutting edge of the market.

We currently looking for an experienced Senior BIM Coordinator / BIM Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the BIM management team leader, you will be a key member within this multi-disciplinary and versatile team. Your skills will be instrumental in understanding and delivering high-quality Building Information Models.

As An BIM Coordinator At Arup, You Will

• Author / Contribute to the projects' BIM Execution Plans (BEP).
• Set up and manage a Common Data Environment (CDE) for the project teams.
• Set up project-wide, federated models.
• Monitor and report on model performance and quality.
• Prepare and chair Virtual Design Reviews (VDRs).
• Provide BIM guidance, support, and mentoring to project teams.

Does this role inspire you?

Qualifications

We're looking for a highly motivated and technically proficient individual with a passion for sustainable building design. These are the essential skills and qualifications for the position:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English.
• BIM Coordinator with 8 - 10 years’ experience working within a design & engineering environment in the Netherlands.
• Degree in Structural Engineering/ Building engineering/ mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient in Solibri and/or Navisworks to conduct reviews, visual audits, clash detection and model quality checks.
• Proficient in Autodesk Forma as CDE for projects.
• Solid understanding of model and drawing production.
• Familiarity with industry standards including ISO 19650.

We Also Value

• Proven experience delivering highly complex, large-scale projects.
• A strong interest in leveraging emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, quality and project delivery.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits That Work For You

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?