London, UK
BIM manager
at BDP
BDP is seeking a BIM manager to join its team in London, UK.
About the role
Contract: full-time, permanent
The role
The London studio is seeking an experienced BIM manager to join our education team. You will be a key member of several project teams, assisting in the development and implementation of BIM strategies and maintaining good model health, ensuring excellent coordination, and supporting team members adopt and maintain best BIM practices.
Embracing an interdisciplinary design ethos, you will collaborate with clients, Revit specialists, design professionals, and project participants at all levels to implement fully integrated BIM coordination, documentation and quality management.
About you
As a BIM specialist, you will have excellent communication and collaborative skills appropriate to the delivery of high-profile, complex projects. You should have at least four years experience working as a BIM manager using Autodesk software (Revit and Navisworks), with clear understanding of BIM processes and how they are applied in the coordination of medium to large-scale construction projects.
You will need to be an advanced user of Revit and Navisworks, have a detailed understanding of commercial construction techniques and integrated design processes. You will possess a strong knowledge of ISO19650 and how it is applied through the design process.
You will be enthusiastic about the potential of BIM, have the ability to train less experienced software users, and be able to champion its benefits within project teams. You will be diplomatic and pragmatic, able to deliver sound advice and instruction to the project team and liaise with the design team while maintaining a strong client focus.
Ability to script in Dynamo is not essential but highly desirable.
Key responsibilities:
- prepare and implement BIM Execution Plans, strategies, protocols, and processes at a project level
- input into BIM strategies and policies, studio and practice-wide
- setup of complex project models, including team briefings and inductions
- manage the Common Data Environment and facilitate model sharing between parties
- undertake complex content creation in collaboration with other designers
- support project teams with advice, troubleshooting, mentoring, and training
- carry out clash detection and more general model health checks
- identify and help resolve issues that impact scope, programme, quality or other commercial matters
- stay up-to-date with best BIM practices and implement these within your teams
Experience and skills:
- at least four years experience in a similar role
- project experience at RIBA Stages 3-5
- excellent Revit and Navisworks skills
- knowledge and understanding of relevant BIM protocols and standards
- dynamo is not essential but highly desirable
- experience of delivering COBie
About us
BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of engineers, architects and designers working together to create outstanding places for people. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Canada, the MENA region, India, and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1,000 awards for design quality.
Our studios are vibrant. We offer thought leadership and inspirational solutions, and we use our engineering ideas to shape design rather than simply implement solutions. We aspire to deliver projects with maximum value for our clients and minimum impact on the planet.
BDP offers
In return, BDP offers an excellent opportunity for your personal development as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions and a great working environment.
To apply
To apply for this role, please click on the apply button below. You will then need to complete the online application form. Please ensure that you attach a copy of your CV and cover letter.
Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover note.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, well-being and participation within the built environment.
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations.
We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly.
BDP is an equal opportunities employer.
Strictly no agencies or third-party applications please.