BIM Specialist

BIM Specialist Bristol About  us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes.

We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

We have an opportunity for a BIM Specialist to play a leading role in the production, coordination and management of models across a range of projects.

Working with minimal supervision, you will help ensure models meet industry standards and project requirements, while supporting model coordination, model health, deliverables and information management across the project lifecycle. You will also contribute to BIM reviews, support the management of external data, and help improve BIM processes and documentation.

This is a varied role that will see you working closely with colleagues across the business, contributing to resource support, internal and external BIM meetings, training activity and wider firm initiatives.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Produce and coordinate models under minimal supervision, ensuring they meet project and industry standards
• Manage model coordination, model health, clash reporting and space setup, resolving issues as they arise
• Review and support BIM deliverables, external models, change review drawings and related documentation
• Assist with resource allocation, internal/external BIM meetings, training and support for Model Managers
• Contribute to information management, bid support, automation opportunities and wider BIM process improvement
• Engage with wider team culture, firmwide initiatives and internal events

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience in BIM modelling and coordination within a building services or consultancy environment
• Good understanding of model coordination, deliverables and model health monitoring
• Experience working with external models, CDE/ACC environments and BIM-related documentation
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take ownership of standard activities
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality output
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Interest in developing BIM processes, automation and ways of working
• Ability to support and mentor others, including contributing to training and knowledge sharing
• Awareness of industry standards and a willingness to keep up to date with BIM developments

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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