Lead BIM Architect

Job Description

Multi-tasker with ability to plan and prioritise his own and project work schedule. Starts to demonstrate basic leadership skills and team management skills. Looks beyond the work assigned and works towards process improvement.

Overview

AtkinsRéalis Global Technology Centre (GTC) is at the forefront of transforming how projects are delivered across the built environment. By leveraging advanced construction technologies, digital platforms, and integrated workflows, the GTC enables remote site operations that support clients and project teams worldwide. Our approach combines expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM), data-driven decision-making, and collaborative digital ecosystems to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability throughout the asset lifecycle.

Your Role

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead BIM Architect / Architectural Revit User (Contract role - 1 yr)
• Technically supervising Architectural CAD/BIM Technicians and Modelers.
• Managing architectural BIM work packages with minimal supervision.
• Coordinating architectural models with Structural, MEP, Landscape, and Interior Design disciplines.

Technical Competencies

• Responsible for completion of assigned architectural BIM tasks and deliverables.
• Capable of independently producing and managing Architectural Revit models in coordination with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong working experience in architectural design documentation, construction drawings, and BIM workflows.
• Ability to independently develop General Arrangement Drawings, Plans, Elevations, Sections, Schedules, and Detailed Architectural Drawings.
• Proficient in Revit Family creation, template management, and BIM content development.
• Experienced in BIM coordination, clash detection, and model validation using Autodesk Navisworks and related platforms.
• Working knowledge of international architectural standards, codes, and project requirements.
• Ability to perform model reviews and quality assurance checks in accordance with project BIM Execution Plans (BEP).
• Experience in extracting quantities, schedules, and documentation directly from BIM models.
• Capable of mentoring team members in BIM best practices, standards, and workflows.

Job Knowledge

• Continues to enhance technical expertise with limited supervision while supporting project delivery requirements.
• Competent to check and review the work of Architectural BIM Modelers and Technicians.
• Able to assign, monitor, and review modeling and documentation tasks.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of architectural drafting, BIM procedures, and project standards.
• Developing an understanding of the commercial and contractual aspects of project delivery.
• An effective and reliable team member able to apply technical knowledge on complex projects.
• Responsible for completing specifically assigned tasks within agreed time and cost parameters.
• Flexible and enthusiastic in adapting to project and client requirements.
• Able to make sound technical judgments related to BIM modeling and architectural documentation.
• Familiar with planning, budgeting, and scheduling of BIM production activities.
• Strong understanding of interdisciplinary coordination requirements and information exchange processes.
• Knows how to use a wide range of BIM software, visualization tools, and related technologies.
• Ensures that models and drawings issued comply with agreed BIM and CAD standards and client requirements.
• Implements and enforces BIM standards, workflows, and quality procedures.
• Identifies BIM training requirements within the team and advises Team Leaders accordingly.
• Monitors BIM team performance and provides coaching and mentoring where required.
• Supports BIM implementation initiatives and continuous improvement programs across projects.

About You

Qualifications

8+ years of advanced BIM and Architectural Revit experience on building and infrastructure projects. Extensive experience in model coordination, BIM standards implementation, project documentation, clash management, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Experience interfacing with project managers, architects, engineers, and clients. Demonstrated leadership, mentoring abilities, and people management skills. Clear understanding of personal and career development objectives. Should have B. Arch.

Behavioural 

Communication

• Ability to listen, understand and follow instructions.
• Communicates concerns to immediate Supervisor
• Discuss career goals and aspirations
• Basic command of oral and technical writing skills
• Expresses technical ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Issuing clear and precise instructions to team members
• Expresses enthusiasm/confidence in technical decisions
• Identify barriers/restraints to the team in a positive manner
• Convey thinking to the engineering lead and colleagues to coordinate a consistent design
• Communicates problems encountered to supervisor in a timely manner

Teamwork

• Be a member of the team as well as a leader.                                                                                                                         
• Fosters team building  
• Acts in best interest of the team at all times.
• Being able to understand the implication of adjusting priorities of team members
• Willingness to share information and knowledge with team members
• Take initiative to pull the team together and accomplish team goals
• Willing to participate and contribute to company social activities                              
• Work together with the group rather than in isolation to promote a team atmosphere

Leadership / Influence

• Displays appropriate levels of assertiveness.
• Offers technical guidance to team members.        
• Demonstrates imitative and basic leadership skills to give directions in a small work group.
• Is responsive to meeting internal and external client requirements.
• Coaches and mentors’ members of the team

Personal Effectiveness

Time Management

• Responsible for completion of assigned tasks to time and cost
• Responsible for assigning and monitoring work delegated to colleagues through to completion
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities
• Remains accessible for communication with others

Organising and Planning

• Ability to plan and prioritise tasks of self and team members to deadlines.
• Continuously seeks new and efficient ways to perform tasks and deliver higher quality work
• Controls technical quality of the team's output
• Management of own career goals and aspirations

Involvement / Integration

• Shows flexibility in work tasks and location within the project group and other teams.
• Successful in identifying leads associated with the additional work prospects on the projects involved.
• Develops knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management.
• Good knowledge of work and office procedures
• Leads the team in innovation and continuous improvement
• Develop knowledge to manage workloads by appointing appropriate staff and tools to complete the task

Motivation and Energy

• Contributes to team motivation
• Exhibits energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to probe and challenge to enhance understanding
• Produces high-quality, cost-effective work
• Be proactive and cooperative in a multi-disciplined project team environment
• Be accountable for results of the tasks performed

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. 

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Contingent Worker

Job Type

Loan of Personnel

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