BIM Manager

Calibre Search; Ringway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a BIM Manager for a Manchester-based architectural practice with a focus on healthcare projects. The role leads BIM development, coordination and governance, ensuring high-quality digital delivery from concept through to handover.

You will drive BIM standards, BEPs and information workflows, coordinate multi-disciplinary models, and ensure ISO 19650 compliance across projects. Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks and BIM 360 is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as BIM Manager or BIM Coordinator in an architectural practice.
• Strong understanding of ISO 19650, BEPs and information management principles.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary models and leading BIM standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and implement BIM standards, protocols and workflows across the practice.
• Own and update BEP templates, model standards and information delivery procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 19650 and client/project information requirements.
• Serve as the primary BIM point of contact within the practice.
• Establish and manage BIM on major projects across RIBA Stages 0-7.
• Prepare BEPs and coordinate information exchange with consultant teams.
• Coordinate architectural models internally and across disciplines.
• Manage federated models and oversee clash detection processes.
• Support project teams in achieving programme, quality and information delivery milestones.

Skills

BIM management

Coordination

Communication

UK healthcare sector experience

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

BIM 360

Job description

Job Title: BIM Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Our client is an established Manchester-based architectural practice with a strong focus the healthcare sector. Known for their collaborative approach and commitment to design quality, they work across all project stages from concept through to completion, maintaining close partnerships with clients, contractors, and consultants throughout.

Role Description

We are looking for a BIM Manager / BIM Coordinator to take the lead on developing, coordinating and governing BIM across the practice, ensuring consistent and high-quality digital delivery on projects spanning from early concept through to construction and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and implement BIM standards, protocols and workflows across the practice
• Own and update BIM Execution Plan (BEP) templates, model standards and information delivery procedures
• Ensure compliance with ISO 19650 and any client or project-specific information requirements
• Serve as the primary BIM point of contact within the practice
• Establish and manage BIM on major projects across RIBA Stages 0-7
• Prepare and manage project-specific BEPs and coordinate information exchange with consultant teams
• Coordinate architectural models both internally and across disciplines
• Manage federated models and oversee clash detection processes where required
• Support project teams in achieving programme, quality and information delivery milestones

Software & Systems

• Lead the use and ongoing development of BIM software and platforms (e.g. Revit, Navisworks, ACC / BIM 360 or similar)
• Provide guidance on model structuring, parametric families, shared parameters and data integrity
• Support digital workflows including coordination, issue tracking and model-based review processes
• Assess and introduce new tools, automation or efficiencies where appropriate

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a BIM Manager or BIM Coordinator role, ideally within an architectural practice
• Strong understanding of ISO 19650, BEPs, MIDPs and information management principles
• Knowledge of COBie and clash detection processes
• Familiarity with Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary models
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively alongside designers, technologists and consultants

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.