Job detail for BIM Technician

BIM Technician

Plymouth

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

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, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

Why join us?

At Hoare Lea, BIM is a valued discipline and a driver of innovation.

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.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a BIM Technician to join our team in Plymouth.

In this role, you will support the delivery of coordinated digital design and project information across a range of engineering and built-environment projects. You will produce and update accurate models, drawings and associated project information in line with project requirements, digital standards and established ways of working.

Working with growing independence, you will take responsibility for defined project activities, manage your own workload and contribute to reliable project delivery through effective coordination, technical accuracy and collaboration.

You will work closely with engineers, designers and other project stakeholders, supporting the coordination of information and helping to identify and resolve routine modelling, coordination and information issues.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already has experience in BIM modelling or digital design and is looking to continue developing their technical skills within a supportive consultancy environment.

About you

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Produce and update accurate BIM models, drawings and project information in line with project requirements and agreed standards.

• Take responsibility for the quality and timely delivery of assigned work.

• Support coordination by identifying and resolving routine clashes, inconsistencies and information issues.

• Apply agreed modelling, information-management and document-control processes.

• Contribute to model reviews, quality assurance and coordination meetings.

• Work collaboratively with engineers, designers and digital specialists, communicating progress, issues and dependencies clearly.

• Manage and prioritise your own workload to meet project deadlines and requirements.

• Provide practical support to less-experienced colleagues and share knowledge within the team.

• Contribute ideas to improve workflows, coordination and technical delivery.

• Continue developing your BIM, digital modelling and information-management skills through training and knowledge sharing.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience in BIM modelling, digital design or a related technical role, ideally within engineering, building services, architecture or consultancy.

• Good working knowledge of relevant modelling and information-management tools.

• Experience producing accurate models, drawings and project information to agreed standards.

• Understanding of model coordination, document control and project delivery.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to identify and resolve routine modelling and coordination issues.

• Able to organise and prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work with growing independence.

• Good communication and teamwork skills, with confidence asking questions and clarifying requirements.

• Proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving and learning new systems.

• Willingness to support colleagues, share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.

Experience with the following would be beneficial:

• Revit or other relevant BIM modelling software.

• Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360 or other common data environments.

• Model coordination and clash detection.

• BIM-related documentation and information-management processes.

• building services or engineering projects.

• Digital design standards and project delivery procedures.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application.

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process.

Adjustments and accommodations

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.

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