VDC Coordinator | Cape Town

Kirby Group Engineering; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking an experienced VDC Coordinator to advance BIM-driven project delivery in our Cape Town office. You will coordinate Architectural, Structural and MEP models, drive BIM standards and implement BEPs to support timely and safe execution.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee clash detection and model governance, and champion digital construction innovations such as 4D/5D and digital twins.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years in construction/design contexts.
• 3–5 years in BIM/VDC leadership roles.
• Proven experience delivering projects on BIM-based delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead VDC/BIM strategies and set BEP standards across projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design and model integrations.
• Chair coordination meetings and track issue resolution.
• Promote digital construction tools (4D/5D, digital twins).
• Maintain data integrity and QA across CDE environments.
• Report BIM KPIs and project performance to leadership.

Skills

VDC Leadership

BIM (Revit)

Clash Detection

Navisworks

BIM360/ACC

Education

Civil/Structural/MEP Engineering degree

BIM/VDC certifications

Tools

Navisworks

Solibri

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360

Python/Dynamo scripting

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role overview

The VDC Coordinator is responsible for implementing digital construction processes, primarily leveraging BIM (Building Information Modelling), to support project delivery. This role coordinates multidisciplinary design teams, ensures model integration, and drives innovation across construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. VDC / BIM Leadership

• Lead the implementation of VDC/BIM strategies across projects
• Develop and enforce BIM Execution Plans (BEP)
• Set project standards for modelling, coordination, and digital delivery
• Mentor and manage junior VDC coordinators and BIM technicians

2. Model Coordination & Clash Detection

• Oversee federated model development across disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP)
• Conduct clash detection using tools like Navisworks, Revizto, or Solibri
• Chair coordination meetings and track issue resolution
• Ensure models are aligned with project timelines and deliverables

3. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with:
  • Design consultants
  • Contractors and subcontractors
  • Project managers and site teams
• Act as primary point of contact for all BIM-related queries

4. Digital Construction & Innovation

• Promote adoption of digital tools (e.g., drones, 4D/5D simulation, digital twins)
• Support construction sequencing (4D scheduling)
• Assist quantity take-offs (5D BIM)
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies

5. Quality Assurance & Data Management

• Ensure models comply with company and client BIM standards
• Maintain Common Data Environment (CDE) (e.g., BIM 360, ACC, ProjectWise)
• Perform model audits and QA checks
• Manage version control and data integrity

6. Reporting & Analysis

• Track BIM KPIs and project performance metrics
• Provide regular reports to project leadership
• Highlight risks and opportunities related to digital delivery

Required Skills & Competencies Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of:
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Navisworks / Solibri
  • BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Strong understanding of:
  • ISO 19650 standards
  • BIM workflows and coordination processes
• Experience with 4D/5D tools (Synchro, CostX, etc.) is a plus
• Familiarity with scripting (Dynamo, Python) beneficial

Qualifications

• Degree in:
  • Construction Management
  • Engineering (Civil, Structural, MEP)
  • Architecture or related discipline
• BIM/VDC certifications (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional) preferred

Experience

• Typically 7–12+ years in construction/design
• At least 3–5 years in BIM/VDC leadership roles
• Proven experience delivering Projects

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.