BIM Lead

BIM Lead – Data Centre Construction

Salary: €80,000–€90,000 + Package
Location: Groningen, The Netherlands
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction
Employment: Permanent | Full-time

We are recruiting an experienced BIM Lead to join a major data centre construction project in Groningen, The Netherlands.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership role within a specialist BIM team, overseeing the development and coordination of complex mechanical and electrical building services models. You will work closely with design teams, project managers, site personnel, subcontractors and clients to ensure BIM deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale mission-critical construction projects, driving BIM standards, improving workflows and supporting efficient installation through coordinated 3D models and construction detailing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the BIM team, allocating workloads and overseeing performance.
• Develop, implement and maintain BIM workflows, protocols and project deliverables.
• Produce and manage 3D construction models using design information, P&IDs, surveys and point-cloud data.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical and structural models within federated models.
• Manage clash detection and resolution across multiple building services systems.
• Produce coordinated layouts, general arrangement drawings, construction details and prefabrication isometrics.
• Manage drawing registers, drawing schedules, builders' work schedules and material procurement schedules.
• Work closely with design teams to ensure timely drawing reviews, approvals and sign-off.
• Monitor BIM programme deliverables, reporting progress, constraints, resource requirements and potential issues to management.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, general contractors, subcontractors and site teams.
• Support installation teams by interpreting and updating models to reflect site conditions.
• Mentor and develop BIM personnel, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with project standards, quality requirements and health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a BIM Lead role.
• Strong experience in BIM coordination and management on complex construction projects.
• Data centre or mission-critical construction experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of 3D modelling, clash detection and coordinated building services layouts.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and construction detailing.
• Experience with federated models, prefabrication drawings, isometrics and builders' work schedules.
• Excellent organisational, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in relevant BIM software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lead a team, manage deadlines and work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Package

• Salary of €80,000–€90,000.
• Accommodation provided.
• Rotation arrangements.
• Travel covered.
• €28,000 annual living allowance.