BIM Manager

Protec Fire Solutions ANZ; Nelson; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Protec Fire Solutions ANZ is seeking a BIM Manager to lead strategic and operational BIM delivery across Fire & Security projects in the UK. You will drive compliance with ISO 19650, manage information across design, construction, handover, and operations, and lead CDE processes and BIM governance.

Ideal candidates will have ISO 19650 certification and strong experience in BEPs, IDPs, BIM standards, and information management within Fire & Security contexts.

Qualifications

• Essential: ISO 19650 Practitioner or Lead Practitioner certification and related BIM/engineering qualification.
• Experience delivering BEP/IDP and project BIM standards; strong ISO 19650 knowledge.
• Desirable: experience in Fire & Security projects and ISO 19650-5 security-minded BIM practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM delivery across projects, ensuring designs are coordinated and compliant with requirements.
• Develop, implement, and manage BEPs and project information management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 19650 suite and UK BIM Framework across projects.
• Develop and maintain CDE processes for secure, accurate information management.
• Coordinate federated models, perform clash detection, and coordinate with disciplines.
• Deliver BIM governance, templates, and object libraries; support AIMs/AIRs.

Skills

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360)

Viewpoint

Leadership

Communication

Education

ISO 19650 Practitioner

BIM/Construction qualification

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Viewpoint

Asite

Job description

Typical Responsibilities

As our BIM Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of BIM across Protec's Fire & Security projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and the effective management of information throughout the design, construction, handover, and operational phases of projects.

A key aspect of the role will be driving compliance with the ISO 19650 suite of standards, ensuring a consistent approach to information management, data classification, security, collaboration, and information exchange across all projects. This will support both project delivery and the long-term management of critical fire and life safety assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead BIM delivery across Fire & Security projects, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, and aligned with client, regulatory, and project requirements.
• Develop, implement, and manage BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) and project information management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with the ISO 19650 framework, including:
  • ISO 19650-1 (Concepts and Principles)
  • ISO 19650-2 (Delivery Phase of Assets)
  • ISO 19650-3 (Operational Phase of Assets)
  • ISO 19650-4 (Information Exchange)
  • ISO 19650-5 (Security‑Minded Information Management)
• Support Protec's alignment with the UK BIM Framework and wider industry information management requirements.
• Develop and maintain Common Data Environment (CDE) processes to ensure secure, accurate, and controlled management of project information.
• Establish standards for information generation, classification, validation, exchange, and security relating to fire detection, suppression, and security systems.
• Coordinate federated models, undertaking clash detection and interdisciplinary coordination with wider construction, architectural, structural, and M&E disciplines.
• Ensure all BIM deliverables meet Employer's Information Requirements (EIRs), Asset Information Requirements (AIRs), and organisational information requirements where applicable.
• Manage the development and maintenance of fire and security‑specific BIM object libraries, templates, standards, and workflows.
• Support the creation and validation of Asset Information Models (AIMs) and structured asset data to facilitate building operation, maintenance, compliance, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate digital representations of life safety systems and support the production of as‑built information.
• Act as the primary BIM and digital information management lead for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support business‑wide BIM maturity improvements and continuous development of digital delivery processes.
• Deliver BIM training, mentoring, and guidance to internal teams to embed best practices and improve capability.
• Monitor BIM performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive innovation across the Fire & Security business.
• Support the business in achieving and maintaining ISO 19650 certification and compliance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential – ISO 19650 Practitioner or Lead Practitioner certification, relevant qualification in BIM, Construction, Building Services, Engineering, Information Management, or a related discipline.

Experience

Essential – Experience developing and managing BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), Information Delivery Plans (IDPs), and project BIM standards; proven experience in a BIM Manager, BIM Lead, or Senior BIM Coordinator role; strong knowledge and practical application of the ISO 19650 suite of standards and the UK BIM Framework; experience implementing information management processes, Common Data Environments (CDEs), and BIM governance procedures.

Desirable – Experience delivering BIM on live construction, building services, infrastructure, or Fire & Security projects; strong understanding of information exchange requirements, classification systems, data validation, and digital asset information management; experience developing BIM standards, object libraries, BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), and company BIM procedures; understanding of information security principles and security‑minded BIM practices in accordance with ISO 19650‑5; experience supporting organisational BIM maturity programmes and ISO 19650 implementation or certification initiatives.

Skills / Abilities

Essential – Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and Common Data Environment platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360), Viewpoint, Asite, or equivalent; excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.

Desirable – Strong organisational and project management skills.

Other

Essential – Experience building and developing BIM teams; knowledge of COBie, IFC workflows, Asset Information Models (AIMs), Asset Information Requirements (AIRs), and Employer's Information Requirements (EIRs).

Desirable – Experience within Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, Security Systems, Building Services, or Life Safety sectors.

Accreditations

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