BIM Team Lead

• Opportunity to lead BIM delivery on a major UK hyperscale data centre project.
• Long-term employment with an established Tier 1 Contractor.
• Exposure to complex MEP, CSA and mission-critical construction systems.
• Strong pipeline of UK data centre and advanced-technology projects.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and BIM leadership opportunities.
• Clear long-term career progression within the contractor's digital construction function.

A leading Tier 1 Contractor is seeking an experienced BIM Lead to manage BIM and digital construction delivery on a major hyperscale data centre project in Blyth, UK.

This BIM Lead position will take ownership of multidisciplinary BIM coordination across MEP, CSA, architectural and specialist subcontractor packages. The successful candidate will manage BIM delivery from design development and preconstruction through installation, commissioning and digital handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Data Centre BIM Lead, BIM Manager or Senior BIM Coordinator to join a leading UK contractor with an established pipeline of hyperscale data centre and mission-critical construction projects.

The position will initially be based in Blyth, Northumberland, with longer-term career opportunities across the contractor's UK project portfolio.

• Lead BIM and digital construction delivery across the hyperscale data centre project.
• Develop, implement and maintain the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 19650, Employer's Information Requirements and client BIM standards.
• Establish and manage the Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP) and Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDPs).
• Define project modelling standards, naming conventions, information requirements and model-review procedures.
• Act as the primary BIM contact for the client, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Drive the implementation of consistent BIM workflows across all project disciplines.

• Manage federated BIM models covering mechanical, electrical, public health, CSA, architectural and specialist systems.
• Lead regular BIM coordination and clash-detection meetings.
• Undertake detailed model reviews using Autodesk Revit and Navisworks Manage.
• Identify and resolve design clashes, access restrictions and constructability issues.
• Coordinate plant rooms, equipment layouts, electrical rooms, service routes, containment, ductwork, pipework and structural openings.
• Review maintenance access, equipment replacement routes and commissioning requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces between MEP, CSA, architectural and specialist vendor packages.
• Ensure models achieve the required Level of Information Need.

• Coordinate BIM information with Design Managers, Engineering Leads, Project Managers and Construction Managers.
• Monitor design development and ensure approved changes are incorporated into coordinated models.
• Support the management of RFIs, technical queries, design changes and information releases.
• Review subcontractor and equipment-vendor BIM submissions.
• Ensure models and construction information are issued in accordance with the project programme.
• Maintain accurate document control, revision management and approval workflows.
• Manage project information through Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360 or an equivalent Common Data Environment.

• Lead and mentor BIM Coordinators, BIM Engineers and discipline-specific modelling teams.
• Allocate BIM activities and monitor performance against project deliverables.
• Review and approve BIM outputs before formal issue.
• Provide technical guidance and support to design, construction and commissioning teams.
• Promote collaboration and effective information sharing across the multidisciplinary project team.
• Support the professional development of junior BIM team members.

• Ensure coordinated BIM models support construction sequencing, installation and…