Prefabrication Detailing Lead
Prefabrication Detailing Lead – BIM & Offsite Manufacturing
£65,000 – £80,000 + Benefits
Location: Coventry (Head Office)
Sector: Offsite Manufacturing / Mission Critical / Data Centre Prefabrication
Employment: Full-Time
A growing offsite and digital construction team is being established to support our prefabrication strategy and the Coventry manufacturing facility. We are seeking an experienced Prefabrication Detailing Lead to spearhead BIM delivery and offsite modelling capability within the head office BIM function.
This role will drive the production of manufacturing drawings and federated models for offsite assets including distribution modules, multi-storey risers, and prefabricated MEP systems.
The successful candidate will act as a technical leader within the BIM prefab team, coordinating delivery standards, mentoring detailers, and ensuring alignment with design and manufacturing workflows.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead BIM and prefabrication detailing delivery for offsite assets
• Produce and oversee manufacturing drawings and 3D models
• Manage a team of detailers and BIM coordinators
• Develop standards, methods, and procedures (SMPs) for prefab delivery
• Coordinate design information with engineering and fabrication teams
• Review and optimise designs for DFMA and offsite manufacturing efficiency
• Manage federated models and BIM coordination workflows
• Produce progress reports and delivery schedules
• Implement quality control and documentation governance
• Liaise with structural and engineering stakeholders for sign-off
• Support innovation and continuous improvement in prefab workflows
Requirements
• Degree or trade qualification in Mechanical / Building Services Engineering (or related)
• 8–10 years’ experience in BIM or offsite detailing roles
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and Fabrication MEP
• Strong understanding of DFMA and offsite manufacturing principles
• Experience leading teams or complex BIM delivery
• Excellent technical problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of federated models and BIM coordination workflows
• Ability to drive quality and delivery standards