Cundall

BIM Coordinator

Join Cundall in Chennai as a BIM Coordinator focusing on data centre projects. Lead BIM implementation, coordinate teams, and ensure quality control. Benefit from a global expert environment and opportunities for professional growth in sustainable design.
Cundall
Cundall
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India On-site Full time UTC+05:30

Cundall

Company Overview

Name

Cundall

Headquarters

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Founded

1976

Size

Approximately 1,300 employees and generates around £100 million in revenue (source: sustainabilitymag.com; technologymagazine.com; cundall.com).

What They Do

Cundall is a global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy that specializes in delivering client-focused projects through a people-centric approach. Founded in 1976, the firm integrates structural, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering to provide comprehensive solutions across various sectors. Their expertise extends into renewable energy technology, energy storage, and smart building consultancy, positioning them as leaders in multi-disciplinary solutions that encompass everything from policy advising to detailed design (source: wikipedia.org; cundall.com). Cundall's innovative services include feasibility studies for integrating data center cooling into district heating networks and evaluating high-capacity technologies like ammonia-based heat pumps, showcasing their commitment to optimizing efficiency and financial viability in energy systems (source: cundall.com). Their target markets include national and regional policy levels, utility-scale energy schemes, and commercial buildings, with a strong emphasis on promoting onsite renewable energy solutions.

Projects & Track Record

Cundall has an impressive portfolio of notable projects that highlight their expertise in low-energy design and innovative engineering solutions. Among these is the Wansbeck Hospital, which exemplified early low-energy design principles, achieving significant energy savings through advanced data handling techniques (source: cundall.com). The Daily Telegraph printing plant in London's Docklands marked a pivotal moment for the firm, securing their London office and establishing a foothold in high-profile projects (source: cundall.com). More recent projects include a feasibility study for a Warsaw data center's heat recovery system and the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre in Australia, which achieved zero net energy and Living Building Challenge certification (source: cundall.com; cundall.com). Their commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated in projects like the National Grid Car Park in Warwick, which features Europe's largest green walls for carbon absorption.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Cundall has made significant strides in sustainability, achieving a world-first Carbon Trust certification for carbon neutrality across its operations in the UK, Europe, MENA, Asia, and Australia (source: cundall.com). The firm has also committed to becoming carbon positive by 2025, focusing on efficiency upgrades and renewable energy initiatives. Recent announcements include their Zero Carbon Design 2030 commitments in Saudi Arabia, aimed at reducing lifecycle carbon emissions in high-cooling-demand buildings (source: cundall.com). While there have been no major acquisitions or mergers reported, Cundall celebrated the legacy of founder Rick Carr, emphasizing their ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation in engineering (source: cundall.com). Awards include Europe's first WELL-certified office fit-out in London, showcasing their dedication to high standards in workplace design.

Working There

Cundall offers a diverse range of roles across various multi-disciplinary departments, including structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as sustainability and IT/AV. The firm supports PhD-qualified and chartered professionals with in-house tools like Revit and digital twins, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration (source: technologymagazine.com). Hiring occurs globally from their Newcastle headquarters and over 20 offices, with a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and professional development through initiatives like the Cundall Diploma sustainable design training program (source: cundall.com). The company culture is rooted in a commitment to investing in people, with benefits that include operations in carbon-neutral offices and a focus on net zero carbon projects by 2030, creating a supportive environment for staff to thrive.


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Job Description

As part of the development of its APAC DC business, and overall global growth, our India operations will represent Cundall Chennai as our Regional Centre of excellence for Data Centre business India.

Cundall is working on large scale multidisciplinary DC projects around the Global region.

Our Datacenter team's mission is to play a key role in making DC more energy efficient, sustainable, cost effective and safe to build and operate. We pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable mechanical and electrical solutions, that minimize the use of natural resources. Our global Building Services team are a source of world leading expertise - and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

The Role

  • Coordinating the overall BIM Implementation within the Mechanical/Electrical/Public Health /ELV (MEPF) Discipline team and support the multidisciplinary projects delivery.
  • Coordinating the assigned project BIM Engineers / CAD technicians including input to Quality Assurance and Quality Control of models and drawings.
  • Preparation of the Implementation of Building Information of Management (BIM) systems.
  • Preparing the creation of BIM deliverables, Model Federation, Clash Detection Reports, BIM Quality Control Plans, BIM Design Review Procedures, Construction Sequencing (4D) and Cost Estimating (5D), Asset Management BIM Implementation (COBie), e-Specs implementation.
  • Attending meetings with client and third parties and assisting the BIM Leads in presentation and navigation throughout the BIM Models.
  • Able to prepare/analysis/implementation of BIM execution plans for BIM deliverables production.
  • Configuring and maintaining the project common data environment to enable the effective management of engineering design deliverables.
  • Planning project BIM deliverables and managing their effective delivery in accordance with the project plan and BIM execution plan.
  • Coordinating BIM issues with design teams to develop and reinforce standards with the goal of refining the models and BIM deliverables.
  • Leading in BIM implementation, standards, modelling workflow & methodologies during project design lifecycle.
  • Support quality assurance at project kick-offs and compilation of BIM best practices and lessons learned.
  • Integrate leading edge BIM applications including scheduling, cost, asset management, and O&M programs into the BIM models.
  • Monitoring and guiding the model advancement and utilization process for future construction.
  • Reporting to the BIM Lead and technical team in a structured manner. Minimum content to include BIM Issue Tracker, Model Audit Reports, BIM for Clash Detection results for in-progress and completed conflicts resolution, Status of Model Development.
  • Assist with the upskilling of existing CAD/BIM, engineering & project management staff.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for escalated software functionality issues.
  • Support interoperability of BIM authoring and coordination tools with the engineering discipline design, analysis tools. Has experience in training and mentoring other peoples in BIM.
  • Has experience in automation, BIM, and Revit API development in different domains.

The Skills

Bachelor's degree in a relevant Mechanical/Electrical with proven track record of successfully undertaken BIM responsibilities within CSA & MEPF design delivery team with a background in modeling, data management and knowledge of best practices in BIM. Proven ability and leadership skills to lead, monitor and support a team of BIM Technicians and BIM Modelers as well as supporting MEPF & CSA design team members already in use of the BIM authoring solutions.

In addition, you will need:

  • Minimum of 10 years broad experience in design and BIM management on large scale projects. (inclusive but not limited to BIM modeling, Coordination, collaboration, data management, Quality Assurance and Control) on large scale multi-disciplinary projects within the Middle East region.
  • Experience of minimum 5 years in consultancy background with Data Centre experience is an added advantage.
  • Mandatory proficiency on Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD Civil 3D BIM authoring tools.
  • Mandatory proficiency on Autodesk Navisworks Manage.
  • Mandatory proficiency on BIM360 Environment.
  • Proficiency on BIMTrack platform would be considered as an added value.
  • Proficiency on Dynamo or Grasshopper scripting tools and Power BI would be an added value.
  • Preferred candidates should demonstrate Proficiency on Model Review solutions and good command/knowledge of MEPF design analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of BS 8536, PAS 1192, ISO 19650.
  • Strong knowledge of COBie implementation/delivery and 4D to 7D deliverables to LOD 350.
  • Proficiency on MS SharePoint and ACONEX platforms would be an added value.
  • Experience working within multi-national working environment would be beneficial.
  • Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and solve problems.
  • High level of creativity and forward thinking with analytical mindset.
  • High Sense of Quality driven deliverables.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That's why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.

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About the role

August 6, 2026

August 6, 2026

Full time

On-site

Company

Energy Storage

Cundall

cundall.com

  •  Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Minimum of 10 years

UTC+05:30