Senior BIM Engineer

Overview

Senior BIM Engineer role at RPS, a Tetra Tech company. Based in Galway, Dublin, or Cork.

RPS has led digitisation in Ireland and aligns with ISO 19650 and the Irish Government's Capital Works Management Framework BIM mandate. The role supports planning, development, implementation, and management of Building Information Modelling (BIM) across infrastructure and building projects. The successful candidate will work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure BIM processes and models meet project delivery objectives and best practices in digital construction.

This position suits a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional with a passion for innovation in digital engineering and design technologies.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the deployment of BIM and digital design workflows on major infrastructure, transport, healthcare, and utility projects, ensuring compliance with ISO 19650 standards.
• Manage the implementation and coordination of Common Data Environments (CDE), supporting consistent information exchange and model integrity.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary BIM teams across global projects, ensuring federated models are accurate, clash-free, and meet delivery milestones.
• Support creation and validation of existing conditions models from point cloud data and ensure interoperability between scan-to-BIM and design systems.
• Organise and lead BIM/digital workshops with stakeholders and clients in Ireland, fostering collaboration and digital innovation.
• Deliver visualisation outputs including 3D models, animations, virtual reality environments, and Digital Twin systems to support design, planning, and public engagement.
• Develop and support virtual public consultation platforms across infrastructure and building projects, enhancing community input using immersive technology.
• Contribute to research and innovation initiatives including feasibility studies, open-world infrastructure environments, and Digital Twin Solutions.
• Prepare and maintain BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDPs), and other supporting documentation across all project stages.

Who We Are Looking For

• Proven leadership in managing interdisciplinary teams, overseeing federated model coordination, point cloud processing, and BIM delivery at all project stages.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a BIM coordination or similar digital design role within the AEC industry.
• BIM Expertise: ISO 19650 delivery, model federation, BEP/TIDP authoring, scan-to-BIM workflows, 4D/5D model development, and CDE management.
• Software Proficiency including: Autodesk AEC Suite (Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, AutoCAD); Unreal Engine; Adobe Creative Suite; Point cloud tools (e.g., Recap, Faro Scene); PHPP; One Click LCA or other sustainability software; Office 365; cloud CDEs (BIM360/ACC, ProjectWise).
• Digital Innovation: Experience in Digital Twin implementation, VR modelling, gamification, and immersive public consultation platforms.
• Strong understanding of ISO 19650 and related digital delivery standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills; experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative environment; familiarity with construction workflows and project lifecycle from design through operation.
• Advantageous: experience with 4D/5D planning, Dynamo scripting, GIS integration, or programming/scripting (Python, C#).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) Management, or related discipline.
• Relevant BIM certifications (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional, BRE BIM Certification, ISO 19650 training) are desirable.
• Membership or working toward membership of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, RICS, Engineers Ireland, CIAT) is advantageous.

What Is In It For You

RPS is an accredited training provider offering robust professional training programmes up to master's degree level in leadership, management, executive coaching and mentoring. We support innovation, collaboration, and meaningful career growth, with a diverse community and emphasis on wellbeing. We offer flexible work arrangements and hybrid working to balance client needs with employee needs.

Why Choose RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech to combine expertise with a global organisation. We design and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech's network of 550 offices in 120+ countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value. Our people are our priority, with a focus on development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services worldwide. With over 30,000 employees, we deliver solutions by Leading with Science to address the water cycle, protect the environment, design sustainable infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Recruitment Agencies: We use a Preferred Supplier List and do not acknowledge speculative CVs from agencies not on the list. Please refer to our careers page for more information.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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