BIM Lead

Description

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to BIM team, ensuring effective implementation of BIM processes across all projects.
• Stay abreast of emerging BIM technologies and industry trends.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Interpret client requirements to ensure all proposals address BIM needs and standards.
• Identify and mitigate BIM-related project risks, escalating issues to Project Management as needed to safeguard project delivery.
• Conduct regular audits and quality assurance checks on BIM models.
• Lead development and execution of NIRAS BIM Strategy, guiding projects from proposal through delivery and handover.
• Coordinate BIM activities with Project Managers and BIM Coordinators, maintaining accuracy and integrity in project models.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to team members on BIM tools and processes.
• Monitor workflows and modelling techniques across projects to ensure alignment with BEPs.
• Provide technical support, training, and troubleshooting for primary BIM software.
• Ensure all BIM activities adhere to internal, client, and international standards (e.g., ISO 19650, PAS 1192 and NIRAS Standards).
• Create and manage project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEPs).
• Develop and maintain BIM documentation, implementing workflows that comply with NIRAS and client BIM standards and processes.
• Represent Ireland offices within the NIRAS Global Expertise Network for BIM.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate BIM into project planning and execution.

Requirements

NIRAS seek a skilled and experienced BIM Lead to join our team. The BIM Lead, reporting to the Projects Director, with the support of the BIM Team, will be responsible for managing the Building Information Modelling (BIM) process and ensuring the successful implementation and integration of BIM technology within our projects

BIM LEAD

Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years process design and operations experience with at least 8- 10 years’ experience held in a senior management level capacity and significant experience gained working in a process design / engineering consultancy environment. Experience working on Life Sciences or related projects in highly regulated Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Food & Beverage industries is preferred.

• A minimum of eight years’ experience in BIM management.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Thorough understanding of BIM standards and protocols, such as ISO 19650 and PAS 1192.
• Demonstrated aptitude for resolving coordination challenges.
• Advanced proficiency in BIM software, including Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk ACC, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Location: Hybrid work with regular presence required in either Dublin / Castlebar office.
• Proven experience in clash detection and coordination processes.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of construction methodologies and project management principles.
• Outstanding leadership and time management skills, with a track record of delivering results under pressure and within tight timeframes.
• Demonstrated success in leading BIM delivery within complex industry environments.

Benefits

Hybrid - Dublin/Castlebar

• Social Club
• Compressed week
• Educational allowance
• Bike to work scheme
• Healthcare contribution
• Strong Pension
• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working lifestyle
• Generous holiday allowance
• Staff incentives

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance