BIM Lead NEW

City, London
1st Step
1ST Step Solutions are supporting a leading specialist Mechanical and Electrical contractor, who have an exciting opportunity for an experienced BIM Lead on a permanent basis based in London.
Our client work on a range of high-profile projects within London and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage BIM delivery across all client projects.
• Provide BIM-related cost input during bid stages, aligned with project-specific deliverables and programme requirements.
• Produce models, sketches, or drawings as needed to support tender presentations and submissions.
• Following successful bids, assess and recommend the most suitable BIM procurement strategy.
• Prepare and issue BIM package enquiries to the supply chain, evaluate returned submissions, and present recommendations to the Project Director.
• Collaborate with Project Directors to develop coordinated drawing and delivery programmes, integrating resource requirements and key milestone dates into the overall project schedule.
• Work with Document Controllers to implement BIM workflows, ensuring BIM Coordinators receive accurate and timely information to operate effectively.
• Provide guidance to project teams on BIM processes and coordination matters related to subcontractor installations.
• Review and monitor the technical quality of all BIM outputs (internal and external), ensuring compliance with BIM Standards, Methods, Procedures, and industry best practices.
• Facilitate and chair coordination workshops as required by individual project needs.
• Oversee the production, review, and management of clash detection reports using tools such as Revizto, Solibri, and BIM Collaborate (or equivalent platforms).
• Support Project Surveyors, when requested, in developing variation accounts where coordination changes have resulted in claims.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Engineering Director, highlighting status, commercial matters, and any delays in drawing production across assigned projects.

(carried out only when necessary and on an occasional basis):

• Coordinate and produce drawings for mechanical, public health, electrical services, and BWIC in accordance with BSRIA BG6 (2018) Stage 5, aligned to an agreed programme using Autodesk AEC Collection.
• Carry out additional drawing-related duties as needed, including sketches, installation drawings, fabrication details, modules, skids, and record drawings.
• Produce and amend project information in line with project standards, BIM Execution Plans (BEP), and related requirements.
• Ensure competent use of the Revit COBie plugin to generate accurate COBie data outputs from the model.

Knowledge /Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a BIM Manager or similar role
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems from both design and construction perspectives.
• In-depth knowledge of current mechanical, ventilation, domestic, public health, and electrical systems design and installation standards.
• Proficient in Autodesk AEC suite platforms, including Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM 360.
• Familiarity with mechanical subcontract CDP works, such as fire alarm, sprinklers, VRF/AC, smoke control, BMS, and EMS systems.
• Skilled at reading drawings and interpreting technical papers and documents.
• Capable of creating technical documents, reviewing and commenting on technical drawings, and supporting engineering solutions and design.

On offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Private Family Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• (7% Employer/5% Employee)