Independent Consultant

Job Description

Recruiter contact: Maggie Chan
Hiring manager contact: YK Li
Employment Type: Contingent - Independent consultant

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things. As one of the world’s largest employee‑owned consultancies, we deliver exceptional outcomes across transport and buildings that shape better cities and communities.We’re seeking a Senior BIM/CAD Specialist / BIM Coordinator to help lead high‑quality BIM models and drawings for multidisciplinary projects — from rail corridors, tunnels, bridges and stations to commercial, public and residential buildings. You’ll work closely with project managers, engineers and architects to develop coordinated models, support design development, and deliver drawing packages to Hong Kong standards, supporting bids and live delivery.

Responsibilities:

• BIM leadership & coordination: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary BIM models across civil, structural and geotechnical disciplines; manage federated models and support integrated design delivery.
• Model authoring & drafting: Produce and maintain high‑quality BIM models and 2D/3D drawings (Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks; Bentley MicroStation/OpenBuildings as applicable).
• Sheet production: Prepare general arrangement drawings, sections, elevations, details, schedules and quantities to project and client standards across design, tender and construction stages.
• Clash detection & validation: Perform clash detection, model validation and coordination workflows using Revit and Navisworks, supporting coordination reviews and issue resolution.
• Team management & supervision: Supervise drafting teams, manage deliverables quality and provide technical guidance to BIM modellers and CAD technicians.
• Standards & QA: Apply ISO 19650, CIC BIM standards and Hong Kong authority requirements (HyD, BD, ArchSD, EMSD, WSD), ensuring robust model/drawing control, naming, metadata and revisions.
• Common Data Environment (CDE): Work within project CDEs (e.g., ACC/BIM 360, ProjectWise), maintain file structure, version control and transmittals.
• BIM execution: Contribute to BIM Execution Plans and Technology Plans; follow agreed workflows for federated models, model exchange and deliverables.
• Bid support: Assist bid teams with BIM deliverable lists, sample drawings and model outputs for proposals.
• Safety & integrity: Uphold health, safety, ethics and quality commitments in every aspect of delivery.

Specifications:

• Diploma/Higher Diploma in civil/structural/architectural or building disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• Over 13 years’ BIM/drafting experience in transport (rail/tunnel/bridge/aviation) and/or buildings projects.
• Proven experience in BIM coordination and team supervision, including managing drafting teams and multidisciplinary delivery.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D and Navisworks; familiarity with MicroStation/OpenBuildings desirable.
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong codes/standards and document control practices; experience working within a CDE and following BEPs.
• Strong attention to detail, methodical approach to QA/QC, ability to meet deadlines across multiple packages.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience on major infrastructure and building projects, including MTR, airport, hospital and large‑scale developments.
• CIC BIM certification (Technician/Manager) or progress toward accreditation preferred.
• Ability to produce quantity take‑offs/schedules from models; experience with InfraWorks/OpenRoads is a plus.
• Language: Working proficiency in English and Cantonese; Mandarin an advantage.

What we offer
Join a collaborative, inclusive team with opportunities to grow, learn and contribute to career‑defining work across transport and buildings in Hong Kong and internationally. As an employee‑owned company, we invest in your development and wellbeing and offer flexible arrangements where feasible.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.