Principal BIM / Information Manager (Structures)

WSP; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal BIM Information Manager, Structures, to lead BIM and information management across the Middle East and GCC. You will drive ISO19650 compliance, coordinate across structural, architectural and MEP disciplines, and oversee BEPs, IDPs and CDE governance.

You will mentor coordinators, manage stakeholders and promote data‑driven delivery. The role demands extensive BIM leadership on large-scale projects, strategic guidance, and improving digital delivery practices within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering or Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years in the AEC industry with ≥8 years BIM leadership on major multidisciplinary projects.
• Proven experience implementing ISO19650 workflows and information-management practices.
• Experience supporting bids, mobilisation, project delivery and digital-transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the BIM and Information Management lead for the Structural Engineering business across the Middle East and GCC.
• Support implementation of the regional Digital Delivery Strategy within the Structures business.
• Provide technical leadership, governance and assurance for BIM-related activities across all structural projects.
• Promote ISO19650 principles, information management processes and digital delivery standards.
• Serve as escalation point for structure-related BIM and information management queries.
• Support Head of BIM in developing departmental BIM strategies, standards, workflows and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide BIM leadership across major multidisciplinary projects from pursuit through close-out.
• Lead and chair BIM coordination and collaboration meetings; participate in design management meetings.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Navisworks

Autodesk Forma

Revizto

ISO19650 Information Management

BIM Leadership

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Solibri

BIM Track

Dynamo

PowerBI

Rhino/Grasshopper

OpenBIM workflows

Job description

Role Overview

Principal BIM Information Manager, Structures. Leads BIM and information management for structural engineering across the Middle East and GCC, delivering multidisciplinary projects with ISO19650 compliance and digital delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the BIM and Information Management lead for the Structural Engineering business across the Middle East and GCC.
• Support implementation of the regional Digital Delivery Strategy within the Structures business.
• Provide technical leadership, governance and assurance for BIM‐related activities across all structural projects.
• Promote consistent application of ISO19650 principles, information management processes and digital delivery standards.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for structure‑related BIM and information management queries.
• Support the Head of BIM in developing departmental BIM strategies, standards, workflows and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide BIM leadership across major multidisciplinary projects from pursuit through close‑out.
• Support project teams in developing BIM Execution Plans, BEPs, Information Delivery Plans (IDPs) and project‑specific delivery strategies.
• Lead and support BIM mobilisation activities for strategic projects.
• Ensure structural BIM deliverables are coordinated with architecture, MEP, infrastructure and specialist disciplines.
• Facilitate model federation coordination reviews and issue resolution workflows.
• Support BIM delivery during all stages of design and project delivery.
• Monitor BIM performance against project requirements, contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Support implementation of ISO19650‑compliant information management processes across the Structures business.
• Ensure project teams understand information requirements, delivery milestones and data quality expectations.
• Promote structured information management practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support compliance with Employer Information Requirements (EIR), Asset Information Requirements (AIR) and Exchange Information Requirements.
• Provide guidance on Project Common Data Environment (CDE) implementation and governance.
• Oversee creation of BIM models, templates, families and schedules with hands‑on proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, Revizto and AutodeskForma.
• Generate COBie information and spreadsheets and ensure interoperability between BIM models and analysis tools for design validation and performance optimisation.
• Lead and chair BIM coordination and collaboration meetings; participate in design management meetings.
• Communicate extensively with project directors, managers and design managers to ensure smooth delivery.
• Support RFI authoring and responses and project communication with stakeholders.
• Promote BIM audits, health checks and project reviews; monitor compliance with project BIM standards and requirements.
• Establish quality control procedures for structural BIM deliverables.
• Support lessons‑learned initiatives and continuous improvement programs, identify BIM risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Supervise coordinators, task team managers and technicians; provide mentorship and technical guidance.
• Facilitate BIM training sessions and promote continuous improvement in digital delivery practices.
• Foster collaboration among internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Identify performance KPIs and analyse current practices to identify improvement areas.
• Build on BIM templates, enhance BIM strategy and workflow road‑maps, and conduct training to bridge gaps.
• Participate in team‑building activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 12–15 years in the AEC industry; ≥8 years of BIM leadership on major multidisciplinary projects; proven experience leading BIM delivery for large‑scale structural projects across the Middle East; demonstrable experience implementing ISO19650 workflows and information‑management practices; experience supporting bids, mobilisation, project delivery and digital‑transformation initiatives.
• Technical Skills (mandatory): Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks Manage, AutodeskForma, Revizto, ISO19650 Information Management.
• Technical Skills (preferred): Solibri, BIM Track, Dynamo, PowerBI, Rhino/Grasshopper, ACC Data Exchange, OpenBIM workflows (IFC, BCF).
• Knowledge: ISO19650 Series, ISO7817, BSEN17412, BIMForum LOD Framework, Information Management Principles, Structural BIM Delivery Workflows, Common Data Environment implementation and governance.
• Personal Attributes: Strong leadership and stakeholder‑management skills; excellent communication and presentation abilities; strategic mindset with a business‑first approach; influence across multiple offices and disciplines; strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability; passion for innovation and digital transformation.