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Kirby Group Engineering

Mechanical and electrical contractor with HV/MV

Lead VDC Coordinator

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGlasgow, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Revit and Navisworks or Solibri.
  • Advanced knowledge of BIM 360 or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
  • Strong understanding of ISO 19650 standards, BIM workflows, and coordination processes.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring ability.
  • Experience delivering P&R Projects.
  • Typically 7–12+ years of experience in construction or design, including at least 3–5 years in BIM/VDC leadership roles.
  • A degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Structural, MEP), Architecture, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation of VDC/BIM strategies across projects.
  • Develop and enforce BIM Execution Plans (BEP).
  • Set project standards for modelling, coordination, and digital delivery.
  • Mentor and manage junior VDC coordinators and BIM technicians.
  • Oversee federated model development across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
  • Conduct clash detection using Navisworks, Revizto, or Solibri.
  • Chair coordination meetings and track issue resolution.
  • Ensure models align with project timelines and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with design consultants, contractors, subcontractors, project managers, and site teams.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for BIM-related queries.
  • Promote adoption of digital tools such as drones, 4D/5D simulation, and digital twins.
  • Support construction sequencing through 4D scheduling.
  • Assist with quantity take-offs using 5D BIM.
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies.
  • Ensure models comply with company and client BIM standards.
  • Maintain a Common Data Environment (CDE), such as BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or ProjectWise.
  • Perform model audits and quality assurance checks.
  • Manage version control and data integrity.
  • Track BIM KPIs and project performance metrics.
  • Provide regular reports to project leadership.
  • Highlight risks and opportunities related to digital delivery.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with 4D/5D tools such as Synchro or CostX.
  • Familiarity with scripting using Dynamo or Python.
  • BIM/VDC certifications, such as Autodesk Certified Professional.

About the Company

Kirby Group Engineering

Mechanical and electrical contractor with HV/MV

Kirby Group Engineering delivers mechanical and electrical contracting and specialist high-voltage and medium-voltage design and construction for sectors such as data centers, life sciences, power and renewables, and industrial manufacturing. It handles end-to-end project delivery through an in-house team of about 1,900 professionals across Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and South Africa, designing, engineering, building, testing and commissioning M&E systems and HV/MV networks. The company differentiates itself with a long track record since 1964, a large multi-country direct workforce, and strong values centered on PEOPLE, SAFETY, QUALITY, DELIVERY and VALUE, including Platinum Investors in People accreditation. Its goal is to provide high-value, safe, high-quality projects with reliable delivery and customer value.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Ireland
Founded
1964

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