Principal BIM Consultant - MEP

Location: Leeds

We are excited to represent a leading consultancy in their search for a Principal BIM Consultant - MEP based in Leeds. This senior role plays a central part in the business's digital strategy and focuses on driving BIM delivery across MEP projects from concept through to tender. The role combines technical excellence, creativity, and performance, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, collaboration, and continual improvement.

As a Principal BIM Consultant, you will be responsible for model setup, overseeing coordination, maintaining model health, and ensuring deliverables meet the project requirements. You'll be an integral part of a collaborative BIM community, working alongside engineers and consultants, driving smarter, safer, and more sustainable building designs.

Why This Role?

This is a key opportunity for an experienced BIM consultant to shape the future of MEP design. You'll work on high-profile projects, setting the standard for BIM processes and leading the BIM strategy from a technical perspective. This role offers a chance to be at the forefront of digital building design, promoting innovation while maintaining strong BIM standards and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

·Take responsibility for standard and complex modelling activities, ensuring high-quality, coordinated MEP designs
·Produce and review project deliverables to ensure they meet graphical and industry standards
·Regularly monitor model health, generating clash reports and overseeing service coordination
·Lead internal BIM meetings, providing guidance on project processes and deliverables
·Participate in external BIM meetings, facilitating collaboration with clients and partners
·Interface with internal engineering teams, external consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure seamless BIM coordination
·Review BIM documentation (e.g. BEPs), providing feedback to ensure project alignment
·Manage COBie, asset data input, and parameter management to ensure comprehensive and accurate model data
·Mentor junior team members, providing support and training to foster continuous professional development
·Lead internal BIM training, promote BIM tools, and represent the team in external meetings

What We're Looking For:

·Significant BIM experience within the MEP industry
·Expertise in Revit and a thorough understanding of wider BIM workflows, standards, and processes
·Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
·A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outputs
·Ability to engage positively with clients, team members, and external stakeholders
·Experience in supporting the development of junior team members, providing both day-to-day mentoring and training opportunities
·Excellent communication skills, able to explain BIM concepts and procedures clearly to various audiences

What's on Offer:

·A key role in a leading consultancy focused on BIM and MEP projects
·Focus on client and business development with high-profile projects across multiple sectors
·Comprehensive benefits package - including private healthcare, travel allowances, 9-day fortnight, enhanced holiday, pension contributions, and more
·Flexible working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
·Opportunity to be a key contributor to a growing BIM team, driving innovation in the MEP sector

If you're an experienced BIM Consultant with a strong background in MEP and a passion for leading BIM strategy and mentoring junior teams, this is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.
 
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Contact Charlie Weeks at charlie.weeks@carringtonwest.com