Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
To work with the best.
Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations
About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.
Role overview
The Lead VDC Coordinator is responsible for managing and implementing digital construction processes, primarily leveraging BIM (Building Information Modelling), to support project delivery. This leadership role coordinates multidisciplinary design teams, ensures model integration, and drives innovation across construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
VDC / BIM Leadership
Lead the 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
Model Coordination & Clash Detection
Oversee federated model development across disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP)
Conduct clash detection using tools like Navisworks, Revizto, or Solibri
Chair coordination meetings and track issue resolution
Ensure models are aligned with project timelines and deliverables
Stakeholder Collaboration
Design consultants
Contractors and subcontractors
Project managers and site teams
Act as primary point of contact for all BIM-related queries
Digital Construction & Innovation
Promote adoption of digital tools (e.g., drones, 4D/5D simulation, digital twins)
Support construction sequencing (4D scheduling)
Assist quantity take-offs (5D BIM)
Evaluate and integrate new technologies
Quality Assurance & Data Management
Ensure models comply with company and client BIM standards
Maintain Common Data Environment (CDE) (e.g., BIM 360, ACC, ProjectWise)
Perform model audits and QA checks
Manage version control and data integrity
Reporting & Analysis
Track BIM KPIs and project performance metrics
Provide regular reports to project leadership
Highlight risks and opportunities related to digital delivery
Required Skills & Competencies Technical Skills
Autodesk Revit
Navisworks / Solibri
BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud
ISO 19650 standards
BIM workflows and coordination processes
Experience with 4D/5D tools (Synchro, CostX, etc.) is a plus
Familiarity with scripting (Dynamo, Python) beneficial
Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong leadership and mentoring ability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Qualifications
Construction Management
Engineering (Civil, Structural, MEP)
Architecture or related discipline
BIM/VDC certifications (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional) preferred
Experience
Typically 7–12+ years in construction/design
At least 3–5 years in BIM/VDC leadership roles
Proven experience delivering large-scale projects (commercial, residential, infrastructure)