BIM Manager

Job DescriptionJob Title: BIM managerLocation: Manchester, UKJob Type: Full-time contract, Until 31-03-26 with potential for extensionWork Model: HybridKey Responsibilities: Manage BIM strategy and compliance, ensuring alignment with BS EN ISO 19650, the UK BIM Framework, and Clients digital transformation goals. Manage asset information standards, including the development and maintenance of Asset Information Requirements (AIR), Exchange Information Requirements (EIR), and digital handover protocols. Oversee BIM deliverables and assurance, conducting audits and quality checks to ensure data integrity, model accuracy, and compliance with project and operational requirements. Integrate BIM with operational systems, supporting the connection between BIM, CAFM/IWMS platforms, and facilities management processes. Support lifecycle asset management, ensuring that structured data supports maintenance, space planning, sustainability, and long-term operational efficiency. Support the effective use of the Common Data Environment (CDE), ensuring secure, consistent, and collaborative use across internal teams and external partners. Lead and mentor BIM team members, including Assistant BIM Managers and Revit Technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and digital excellence. Drive stakeholder engagement and training, promoting BIM adoption across departments and representing Client in industry forums and working groups. Monitor performance and innovation, using KPIs and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and support the development of digital twin capabilities.Experience: Proven experience in BIM strategy development and implementation, aligned with BS EN ISO 19650 and the UK BIM Framework. Hands-on experience developing and managing asset information standards, including AIRs, EIRs, and digital handover documentation. Extensive experience in BIM assurance and quality control, including audits, model reviews, and ensuring compliance with operational and project requirements. High level of competency in BIM software, including advanced skills in Autodesk Revit and Navisworks; experience with other Autodesk tools is beneficial. Experience delivering structured data outputs, including IFC and COBie, for use in asset and facilities management systems. Experience with integration of BIM with operational platforms, such as CAFM or IWMS systems, to support facilities and lifecycle asset management. Strong organisational and project delivery skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and stakeholders effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, SharePoint Lists, Planner, and Power BI. Experience using or supporting Common Data Environments (CDEs) to ensure secure, collaborative, and consistent information management. Team leadership and mentoring experience, particularly in managing BIM professionals and supporting digital capability development. Stakeholder engagement and training delivery, promoting BIM adoption across departments and representing the organisation in external forums. Performance monitoring and innovation, using KPIs and feedback to drive continuous improvement and support digital twin development.Desirable Experience: Experience working with asset or facilities management functions, particularly in aligning BIM outputs with operational needs. Capable of problem solving and process management, including the development and implementation of digital workflows. Familiarity with multiple digital document sharing platforms and their integration with BIM and CDE environments. Ability to coordinate with third-party BIM and digital consultants, ensuring alignment with client-side standards and expectations. Demonstrated ability to multitask across projects of varying scale and complexity, while maintaining quality and compliance. Demonstrated commitment to health and safety, including the use of BIM/3D models to support Construction Design Management (CDM) and hazard mitigation.Technical Skills: Autodesk Revit Advanced proficiency for model review, coordination, and data extraction. Navisworks Manage For clash detection, model aggregation, and 4D simulation. Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms Experience with tools such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, Viewpoint, Asite, or Bentley ProjectWise. IFC and COBie standards Ability to manage and validate structured data exports for asset handover and FM integration. Microsoft Office Suite Strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project for documentation, reporting, and planning. SharePoint Lists, Planner, and Power BI For task tracking, collaboration, and data visualization/reporting. BIM authoring and coordination tools Familiarity with AutoCAD, BIM 360, and Navisworks. Data validation and scripting tools Basic understanding of Dynamo for Revit (desirable) to automate tasks and enhance model intelligence. CAFM/IWMS integration Understanding of how BIM data connects with CAFM/IWMS platforms. Model checking and validation tools Experience with tools like Solibri is advantageous.Civil Service Behaviours: Working Together Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Communication and Influencing Managing a Quality Service

Created: 2025-07-06