BIM Specialist

Description

In this senior position, you will be working alongside specialist engineers and consultants, you will focus on project-based BIM delivery from concept through to tender. You will be responsible for setting up models and overseeing coordination, maintaining model health, and ensuring deliverables meet project requirements. You will also lead internal BIM meetings and mentor junior team members, helping to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.

• Regularly monitor and manage model health, including producing clash reports and coordinating services.
• Promote BIM tools, assist in the management of resources, lead internal training, and represent the team in external meetings.
• Interface with internal engineering teams, external design consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Review BIM documentation (e.g. BEPs) and provide constructive feedback to ensure alignment with project needs.
• Take responsibility for both standard and complex modelling activities.
• Produce and review high-quality project deliverables, ensuring they meet graphical and industry standards.
• Provide continued support during external BIM meetings, clash meetings, and similar forums to ensure effective collaboration with clients and partners.
• Attend and lead local internal BIM meetings, offering guidance on project processes and deliverables.
• Support the development of junior team members, including training events and day-to-day mentoring.

Requirements

BIM Specialist

It plays a central role in our digital strategy and helps our teams bring creativity and performance together through well-structured, reliable data. We see the information we create as an important asset in its own right, not just something that supports design, but a foundation for data-driven decisions, collaboration, and continual improvement. By combining technical excellence with curiosity and inclusivity, our BIM community helps deliver smarter, safer, and more sustainable buildings.

We have a new opportunity for a BIM Specialist to join our team in Reading.

• Demonstrate proficiency in COBie, asset data input, and parameter management to ensure model data is comprehensive and meets project requirements.
• Significant BIM experience within the MEP industry.
• Communicate clearly and can explain ideas and procedures to a range of audiences.
• Keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and can work with minimal supervision.
• Experienced with Revit and understand wider BIM workflows, standards, and processes.
• Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Benefits

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, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

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.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance