BIM Project Lead

We are seeking

Dowds are seeking a BIM Project Lead to lead the operational delivery, governance, and continuous improvement of BIM and digital construction across multiple projects.

This is a senior leadership role within the Design & BIM function, responsible for ensuring BIM is fully integrated into project delivery—driving coordination, programme performance, quality, and digital excellence across the business.

You will play a key role in bridging design, BIM, and operations, ensuring consistent standards, high-quality outputs, and the effective use of digital tools to support buildable, efficient delivery.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Provide leadership across BIM delivery on multiple projects, ensuring alignment with programme, cost, and quality expectations

• Embed BIM into all stages of delivery—design, coordination, installation, commissioning, and handover

• Act as the key interface between BIM teams and project/delivery leadership

• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of BIM standards, protocols, and workflows across the business

• Ensure compliance with BIM Execution Plans, company standards, and project requirements

• Oversee the delivery and integrity of project BIM models and associated data across the full lifecycle

• Promote the effective use of Common Data Environments (CDE) and digital tools

• Team Leadership & Development

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Project Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

What we are looking for

Essential

• Significant experience in BIM management within building services / MEP or construction environments

• Strong understanding of BIM standards, processes, and delivery across multiple project stages

• Proven experience leading BIM teams and delivering across multiple projects

• Advanced knowledge of BIM software such as Revit, Navisworks, and CDE platforms

• Strong understanding of design coordination, buildability, and installation processes

• Ability to lead, influence, and engage stakeholders across design and delivery teams

Desirables

• Experience working on large-scale or complex MEP projects

• Exposure to offsite construction, modularisation, or DfMA approaches

• Experience implementing BIM standards across a business or function

• Relevant engineering, construction, or BIM-related qualification

Why Join Dowds

• 41 Days Holiday

• Early Finish Fridays

• Private Medical

• Bonus

• Wellbeing Initiatives

• Pension

• Work from home

• Plus, many more

Dowds is an Equal Opportunities Employer