BIM Lead

BIM Lead | Specialist Contractor (Cut & Carve, structural alterations) If you enjoy untangling complex builds and using BIM to make the impossible feel buildable, this one’s worth a look. A leading specialist contractor delivering high-risk structural alterations and cut & carve projects across Central London is looking for a Digital Engineering Leader to take full ownership of digital delivery on some seriously challenging schemes. This isn’t a box-ticking role. It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and central to how projects are planned, de-risked, and delivered in live, constrained environments. Preconstruction * Interrogate designs at tender stage to spot risks, gaps, and opportunities others might miss * Map out construction sequencing, temporary works, logistics, and phasing in tight city-centre sites * Produce clear 3D/4D simulations that actually win work * Work closely with planners and engineers to make sure what’s modelled can genuinely be built * Support commercial teams with model-based take-offs when needed Project delivery * Own the BIM Execution Plan and keep it aligned with demanding programmes * Lead coordination across disciplines, with a sharp focus on structural interfaces and temporary works * Run clash detection with buildability and sequencing front of mind * Work directly with subcontractors and designers to keep models aligned * Oversee models covering demolition, retention, and new-build elements * Provide site teams with practical, usable outputs—not just pretty models * Manage the CDE and keep information flowing cleanly * Oversee laser scanning and as-built modelling to capture complex existing conditions Leadership & strategy * Champion BIM as a genuine risk-reduction tool - not just a process * Push innovation around sequencing, temporary works, and integration with existing structures * Mentor junior team members and build capability across the business * Work with senior leadership to keep raising the bar on digital delivery What they’re looking for... * Proven experience as a Digital Engineer/BIM Manager or Senior BIM Coordinator within a contractor environment (consultancy OK too) * Some experience in cut & carve, structural alterations, refurb, or demolition-heavy projects would be a plus * Understanding of sequencing, temporary works, and tight urban sites * Confident with Revit, Navisworks, and 4D tools like Synchro * Experience delivering high-quality 3D/4D simulations that support real construction decisions * Comfortable working across teams and influencing site-led outcomes * Practical mindset - someone who turns digital into something buildable £80k to £90k plus bens. Amazing opportunity to take a lead role with this busy specialist contractor