BIM Lead

Our client, a well-established building envelope contractor with over 40 years of experience, is seeking a BIM Lead to join their design team in Darlington. This is a key role within the business, focused on delivering compliant BIM Level 2 projects and helping to drive digital innovation across the company's façade and roofing design services.

This is an office-based role with potential flexibility in the future.

BIM Lead - Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (potentially higher for a strong candidate)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm, Friday: 8am - 4pm
• Supportive team culture within a long-established and growing business
• Head office based in London

BIM Lead - Role Overview

• Develop and implement BIM standards, templates, and processes company-wide
• Support the business in working towards ISO19650 certification
• Lead BIM coordination, model integration, clash detection, and model delivery
• Manage internal and external BIM teams on roofing, cladding, and façade projects
• Work closely with design, quality, and project delivery teams to improve digital workflows
• Review and advise on project-specific documentation such as BEPs, EIRs, and TIDPs
• Support and train colleagues to encourage effective use of digital tools

BIM Lead - Requirements

• HNC or equivalent in a design or construction-related subject
• Proven experience as a BIM Lead or BIM Manager
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and common CDEs (Aconex, Asite, etc.)
• Strong understanding of façade systems including cladding, roofing, and rainscreen solutions
• Ability to manage workloads, lead teams, and solve BIM-related issues
• High level of communication, coordination, and organisational skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor and help shape its digital design capabilities on complex and innovative building envelope projects.