BIM Manager

Ferrovial; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a BIM Manager to oversee Digital Construction and Information Management activities. The role includes ensuring compliance with project standards, leading spatial coordination, and enhancing teamwork through advanced technology. Candidates should possess strong BIM management experience and expertise in software such as Autodesk Civil 3D and Revit. This position presents a unique opportunity to innovate within the construction industry and shape project outcomes through effective information management.

Qualifications

• Must have an in-depth working knowledge of BIM management in infrastructure projects.
• Experience in reviewing and implementing processes for setting up CDE platforms.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update documentation for project phases.
• Lead spatial coordination and clash detection processes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 19650 standards.

Skills

Experience in BIM roles

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D

Knowledge of Autodesk Revit

Proficiency in Power BI

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Autodesk Revit

Power BI

Navisworks Manage

Bentley Navigator

Job description

The role :

The BIM Manager will perform activities related to Digital Construction and Information Management in the project. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the BIM Manager will be part of a team that will support him / her on those activities.

Information Management activities - Ensure the development and compliance of project requirements in accordance with the Exchange Information Requirements (EIR), Project BIM Execution Plan, the Information Management Plan and other related documentation.

Digital Construction - You will perform quality control on models and resulting deliverables, lead the spatial coordination and clash detection process and enhance the integration of the different parties involved in the project.

This is an exciting opportunity to explore additional uses of new technologies, tools and software in the construction industry.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and updating documentation (including but not limited to Lead Appointed Party EIR, BEP, MIDP), guides and protocols throughout all phases of the project and in alignment with client requirements and ISO 19650 series standards
• Ensures that all design, construction and handover information is compliant with the contract requirements and all applicable standards but not limited to ISO 19650 series
• Provides the focal point for all design, construction and handover information management issues on the project
• Be the contact point (for the area of responsibility) between the design and construction teams (including consultants and subcontractors)
• Ensure processes are fully compliant across the project
• Develop relevant documentation, for example briefings of the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) during design, construction and handover phases for relevant parties such as the project team, sub-contractors, sub-consultants and suppliers of the contractor, the employer and the supervisor
• Liaise with the document control manager and contribute to set up the CDE (e.g. Asite) according to the project procedures and taking into account document management structure, workflows, naming convention and final archive
• Ensure that all design, construction and handover information is managed through the CDE including the D&C phases. Prepare the documentation needed by the client in O&M
• Ensure other project team members, sub-contractors, suppliers and other relevant parties have the appropriate access to the CDE (during design, construction and handover phase)
• Coordinates the following areas in collaboration with other members of the team : Outline what design, construction and handover information are required, by whom and for what purposeOutline who will generate the design, construction and handover information and maintain itOutline what actions should be taken on receipt of the design, construction and handover information
• Capture of lessons learned, best practices, and innovations
• Produce monthly reports to identify and measure information management & digital construction implementation
• Support the development and delivery of training programmes for our team members, supply chains and client
• Prepare and support audits
• Standardises data collection on-site through different technologies / tools and enhances workflows for visualization and reporting
• Support the design or engineering manager or HR for to recruit roles related to DC&DM - roles definition and carry out interviews
• Quality control BIM / CAD deliverables (such as, models and drawings) whilst taking into account information, requirements and best practices
• Lead the spatial coordination process. Coordinate the design & construction project deliverables against the construction programme (for the sub-contractors, including designers and specialists’ designers) to ensure delivery in accordance with MIDP. Manage the spatial coordination meetings and keep track of the issue resolution process
• Lead the clash detection process for project deliverables (including design & construction). Manage clash detection meetings and keep track of the issue resolution process
• Produce models to support design and construction works and develop 3D BIM models relevant to the project (i.e. design, construction works, temporary works, logistics). Produce visual Method Statements to highlight potential risks and prove the construction sequences
• Develop model quantity take-offs to assist quantity surveyors and other members of the team.
• Develop 4D & 5D models of the project
• Develop visuals, such as images and videos to support communication with different parties in the project.
• Deliver presentations internally in the project or external events as required
• Keep a regular engagement with the Client and key Stakeholders
• Supporting the management team in shaping strategies, adopting new ways of working and accelerating progress through digital tools
• Manages the commercial aspects of the digital tools used for the activity
• Supporting project / design managers to make data-driven informed decisions and be aligned with the design / project programme
• Promote innovation, new ways of working, and enhancing workflows with the Design or Engineering Manager and senior management team

Key Accountabilities

• Information Management
• Digital Construction
• BIM Coordination
• BIM methodology compliance – ISO 19650 series
• Compliance with client and project requirements
• Team leadership and management

Skills & Experience

• Experience in BIM roles
• Must have an in-depth working knowledge of BIM management in infrastructure projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use time productively, maximiseefficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Proactive approach in incorporating new technologies on site at different stages of the project
• Experience in reviewing and implementing processes, workflows and procedures for setting up CDE platform in major projects. Knowledge of Asite would be ideal
• Must have experience in the following software : Autodesk Civil 3D (expert level).Autodesk Revit (expert level) including Dynamo developments.Autodesk Navisworks Manage (expert level).Bentley NavigatorSynchroOffice 365 (intermediate / expert level). Power BI expert level will be positively considered.
• Experience in working with point clouds and topographical survey information
• Experience in working with GIS environment and integration of CAD information into GIS
• Experience working with GIS shapefiles
• Experience in working with openBIM (buildingSMART) (IFC, BCF)
• Experience in handover and asset integration procedures´
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence at the right levels with key stakeholders
• Ability to identify project risks and implement mitigation actions before the risk is realised
• Working knowledge of FC approach to the global digitalization strategy would be desired
• Demonstrating sound knowledge of industry and project standards
• Analytical problem-solving using sound digital engineering principles
• Leading, supervising and mentoring design colleagues and site staff in digital mindset and innovation adoption
• Leading, supervising and mentoring the digital and innovation team

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Ferrovial Construction UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and as such treats applications equally and recruits purely based on skills and experience.

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.