BIM Coordinator
Permanent - Full TimeJob Overview
Title: BIM Coordinator
Discipline: Project Management / Digital
Industry: Construction / Built Environment
Project: Confidential Major Project subject to signed NDA
Location: Remote Role – UK Based
Location: Remote Role – UK Based
Why RLB?
At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.
We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.
Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.
We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.
You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.
What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.
Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.
Role Overview
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has been appointed as a delivery partner for a major UK development programme, currently operating under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The programme includes infrastructure, vertical development and complex design and construction interfaces. RLB’s commission spans four core functions as listed below:
- Employer’s Agent / Project Manager - Client’s lead project representative
- Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant - Leads cost and commercial management
- Technical Services - Provides technical governance and assurance
- Project Superintendent - Client’s on‑site construction representative
RLB’s approach is to be an extension of the Client’s team with collaboration at the heart of it.
We are seeking a BIM Coordinator to support the successful delivery of this project. The purpose of the role is to ensure that building information models are geometrically coordinated across the project and in accordance with the client’s requirements.
We are seeking a BIM Coordinator to support the successful delivery of this project. The purpose of the role is to ensure that building information models are geometrically coordinated across the project and in accordance with the client’s requirements.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the client’s requirements related to Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Production and maintenance of a BIM Execution Plan (including Federation Strategy), Detailed Responsibility Matrix and Mobilization Plan
- Define coordination tolerances
- Configuration of Autodesk Navisworks in line with current best practice
- Model federation and clash detection (hard and soft clashes) using Autodesk Navisworks
- Issue management using Autodesk Forma
- Production of clash detection reports as required
- Maintenance of relevant clash detection Folders and Packages on Autodesk Forma
- Review and feedback to delivery teams on their Task Information Delivery Plans to ensure it reflects the proposed models for the project
- Ensure files uploaded to Autodesk Forma have file names and descriptions match the Task Information Delivery Plans
- Record planned deliverables within a Task Information Delivery Plan
- Deliver training related to clash detection and issue management as required
- Identify risks associated with delivery and communicate to the Risk Manager
- Liaise with the Data Management Lead and other project BIM Co-ordinators to ensure coordination between projects as part of the wider programme
- Support the BIM model-based coordination and geometric assurance activities
- Support change control activities
- Interface with Client Representative, PMO, Interface Managers, Delivery Teams, Document Control and Technical Services
Candidate Profile
Qualifications
- Relevant Degree in a built environment or digital discipline or significant experience supported by vocational qualifications.
Experience
- BIM Co-ordination role on large construction programmes/projects, including buildings and infrastructure/civils elements
- Strong knowledge and experience of using Autodesk Navisworks and Autodesk Forma (previously Autodesk Construction Cloud)
- Experience of running regular BIM Coordination meetings
- Strong knowledge of working through RIBA 3-5 Design Stage Reviews
- Strong experience working in a UK Design and Build environment
- Knowledge of how buildings/infrastructure are constructed to support buildability considerations
- Good communication skills
- Able to work confidently with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Ability to work independently
Behaviours
- Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
- Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
RLB Employee Benefits
Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.