BIM Coordinator - (36) in Bristol

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Charcoalblue! We are seeking a BIM Coordinator to join our talented team.

To Apply, Please Complete The Online Application Form And Submit a Short CV (1-2 Pages Max.) And a Cover Letter Addressing The Prompts Below:

• Why do you consider yourself to be a suitable person for the post, and what would you like from the job?
• Which of your previous experiences would you highlight as being particularly relevant?
• Describe your experience and competency using CAD and BIM drawing tools for designing and troubleshooting, including any specific software capabilities.
• Please highlight the elements of the role requirement where you feel you have the least experience.
• Please state your salary expectations in line with your experience.

We look forward to receiving your application. We will only accept applications via our online system. Interviews will either be held in person at our London or Bristol Studio, and/or remotely (via Microsoft Teams) in April - the time, date, and location will be confirmed for shortlisted candidates.

Description Of Role

We are seeking an experienced BIM Coordinator with deep expertise in BIM software and model coordination to support delivery across our practice. You will be responsible for coordinating information models, owning BIM execution at a project level, and partnering with our internal project teams which can include theatre designers, lighting designers, stage equipment designers, and acousticians. You will report to our BIM Manager, who will manage your project assignments and workload. You will meet regularly with your line manager to ensure you are fully supported in your role and, since theatre consultancy is a specialist field, we will provide role‑specific inductions and ongoing training to help you succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as an integral part of Charcoalblue’s BIM Team to deliver high quality BIM support across the practice, in line with industry standards.
• Assist the BIM Manager in coaching and development of BIM Assistants.
• Work with Project Team Leaders and other BIM team members to set up Charcoalblue Revit models on Autodesk Construction Cloud, and link models as appropriate.
• Identify common Charcoalblue team mistakes in procedures & modelling and use to generate & enhance training process.
• Provide training on BIM software to consultants and provide ongoing support as required.
• Ensure application of Charcoalblue BIM standards on all projects.
• Mentor and coach BIM Assistants and designers; create and deliver targeted training sessions and reference guides.
• Liaise with Project Team Leaders and design team BIM managers to ensure team access on external hub projects.
• Contribute to project resource planning and programme sequencing for BIM tasks, flag risks and mitigations early.
• Represent Charcoalblue in BIM workshops with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors; provide clear technical guidance and negotiate resolution of coordination issues.
• Collaborate with external Design Team BIM coordinators.
• Monitor clash detection processes as required by the project and pass information to our team.
• Share Charcoalblue models in Revit, Navisworks or IFC, as required; create Navisworks models for wider review as required.
• Manage CDE configurations and permissions in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Set up projects in Autodesk Construction Cloud / Forma and Revit and add users to projects on our internal hub.
• Support setting up views and sheets in Revit.
• Assist with management and maintenance of family libraries (currently hosted on Content Catalog).
• Provide additional drafting/modelling resources close to deadlines.
• Support project‑specific requirements (COBie/Uniclass parameters; Revizto/BIM Track coordination tools).
• Develop, curate, and approve office‑wide content Libraries.
• Evaluate, roll out, and manage tool updates (e.g., Content Catalog, DiRoots, Enscape).
• Provide pre‑appointment BIM input to bids and fee proposals (scope, levels of information need, deliverables, risks, and assumptions).
• Assist in the development of QA/QC procedures for models and all other documentation.
• Collaborate with external BIM teams to define and enforce model naming, status, revision and classification conventions in line with ISO 19650 and Charcoalblue standards.
• Support internal and external audits for ISO 9001/19650 and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be compliant in all procedures (aligned with ISO 19650) as per ISO:9001 standards.
• Uphold the quality standards of Charcoalblue as detailed within our ISO:9001 standard Quality Management System.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to alteration over time.

Qualifications, Key Skills & Employment Details

We value diverse experiences and educational backgrounds. If you meet most of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply. At Charcoalblue, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive.

Essential:

• Minimum 3–5 years in a BIM‑focused role delivering coordinated models on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Advanced Revit skills including worksharing, view/template management, family development, and model performance optimisation.
• Experience of Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar cloud‑based Common Data Environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain BIM systems to others in a training setting.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload, set work plans and deliver against deadlines with minimal input from management.
• Happy to work both remotely and with others in studio.

Desirable:

• Scripting skills (e.g., Dynamo, Python) for model QA and automation.
• Demonstrable experience authoring BEPs and managing ISO 19650‑compliant information management.
• Familiarity with the standard suite of Microsoft 365 – notably Word, Outlook, Teams & Excel.
• Knowledge of Google Suite products, Adobe Acrobat/InDesign/Photoshop and/or Bluebeam.
• Experience and interest in live performance, broadcast, and/or events.
• Experience contributing BIM scope and assumptions to bids and fee proposals.
• Experience with Revit plugins (e.g., DiRoots, UniFi, Enscape) including evaluation and rollout.
• Knowledge of contractual issues and RIBA project stages and associated levels of information need/deliverables.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage those tasks across a small team remotely.