London, UK
BIM manager
at BDP
BDP is seeking BIM managers to join its team in London.
The London studio is seeking experienced BIM managers to join our London studio. You will be a key member of several project teams, assisting in the development and implementation of BIM strategies, maintaining good model health, ensuring excellent coordination and supporting team members to 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 a few experience working as a BIM manager using Autodesk software (Revit and Navisworks), with a 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, and 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, be able to train less experienced software users, and 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. The ability to script in Dynamo is not essential but is 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 current with best BIM practices and implement these within your teams
Experience and skills:
- 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 in delivering COBie
Essential requirement
Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate would be required to undergo a security clearance process and therefore you will be required to have at least three years UK residency within the last five years. We will also need to confirm your employment/educational history over the last three years in order to qualify.
About us
BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers and urbanists working together to create outstanding places for people.
We work closely with users, clients and the community to create special places for living, working, shopping, culture and learning across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors including health, education, workplace, retail, urbanism, heritage, housing, transport, leisure, public safety and energy utilities, having won over 1000 awards for design quality from international and national bodies.
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
Please click on the apply link below, you will then need to complete the online application form, please ensure that you enclose a CV, portfolio and cover letter stating why you believe you are suitable for the position.
Please include an indication of your salary expectations.
Please note that a Revit test may be carried out at the interview stage.
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 and 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 opportunity employer
No agencies or third party applications please.