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BIM Specialist

A BIM Specialist is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across qatar with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A BIM Specialist in the GCC region requires revit, autocad, power bi, leadership, python. A BIM Specialist is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

BIM SpecialistMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates13,000 AED22,000 AED34,000 AED47,500 AED
Saudi Arabia12,000 SAR21,000 SAR32,500 SAR45,000 SAR
Qatar13,500 QAR23,000 QAR35,500 QAR49,500 QAR
Kuwait1,050 KWD1,800 KWD2,800 KWD3,850 KWD
Oman1,150 OMR2,000 OMR3,100 OMR4,300 OMR
Bahrain1,100 BHD1,900 BHD2,950 BHD4,100 BHD
Salary breakdown

How BIM Specialist pay varies in the UAE

UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED

Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate

Sample size
500
verified reports
Year-over-year
+10%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
27%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)18,500
Scale-up (50–500)22,000
Enterprise (500+)28,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
27,000
02Cloud & SaaS
24,500
03E-commerce
22,000
04Government tech
20,500
05Telecom
19,000

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Top hiring companies

  • Brunel
  • AECOM

Active markets

  • qatar
What a BIM Specialist does
  • 01

    day technical support to BIM modelers and project teams on tools, workflows, and standards.

  • 02

    Set up, manage, and maintain BIM models in Revit, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD for multidisciplinary projects.

  • 03

    Develop and maintain the Project BIM Execution Plan (BEP), including model setup, coordination workflows, and CDE/ACC structure.

  • 04

    Perform model audits, clash detection, and issue tracking using Navisworks and coordination platforms (e.g. Revizto, ACC Model Coordination).

  • 05

    Coordinate models across architecture, structure, MEP/building services, and infrastructure utilities, ensuring issues are clearly communicated and driven to resolution.

  • 06

    Use Dynamo to automate repetitive tasks, perform structured QA/QC checks, and optimize model health and performance.

  • 07

    Design, build, and maintain complex, interactive Power BI dashboards and reports (including data modelling and DAX) to track BIM data, model health, progress, and QA/QC metrics.

  • 08

    Support BIM leadership in implementing digital standards, QA/QC processes, and continuous improvement of BIM/digital delivery workflows.

Country
Seniority level
Based on 14,820 verified salaries across the GCC · Updated monthly