BIM Manager - Senior Consultant

Turner & Townsend; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in BIM. This role involves developing bespoke BIM strategies, managing implementation across projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have over 3 years in BIM management and a strong understanding of consultancy environments. This position offers opportunities to work with prestigious global clients and contribute to innovative projects in the Education and Data Centre sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in a BIM Manager role, preferably in consultancy environments.
• Deep knowledge of BS EN ISO 19650 and industry information management standards.
• Proficiency in 3D modelling software like Revit or ArchiCAD.

Responsibilities

• Capture client requirements to develop bespoke BIM strategies.
• Manage the rollout of BIM methodologies across projects.
• Conduct structured model reviews and clash detection.

Skills

BIM Management

Client management

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Technical assurance

Leadership

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Power BI

Solibri

Common Data Environment systems

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com.

Job Description

Due to increased workload and securing new clients within the Education and Data Centre sector, Turner & Townsend has a new opportunity for a Senior Consultant, specialising in BIM, to join our team.

Our team are recognised as global experts in the development and deployment of BIM on major projects and programmes, delivering client outcomes which mutually benefit the supply chain and add value to projects. The approach underpinning our delivery is:

• Forward thinking
• Careful planning
• Shared understanding
• Transparency and collaboration
• Independent and open methodology

We work holistically with our wider business to provide an environment for innovation and deliver success on projects where BIM is core to the delivery and operation of assets. We lead the BIM process at organisational, programme and project level through:

• Discovery and understanding
• Client adoption strategy and strategic project setup
• Project and programme BIM execution planning
• BIM implementation, information management and supply chain management
• BIM compliance checking and data verification

Our specialist staff work globally, using cutting edge tools and techniques to deliver the vision of the world’s best clients.

The Opportunity

The individual will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team delivering and implementing Information Management from strategy level to project level for global clients. Our current openings are specifically for Education and Data Centre sector opportunities. You do not need specific sector experience but it is favourable.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Capture client requirements to and author bespoke BIM strategies and workflows that align with industry best practices, including the need to produce documentation with an understanding of their inclusion in contracts and appointments.
• Implementation Leadership: Manage the rollout of BIM methodologies across programs and projects, ensuring successful adoption by clients, design teams, and contractors.
• Technical Assurance: Conduct structured model reviews, clash detection, and data analysis to mitigate risks and ensure delivery against project requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Facilitate workshops and interface with project partners to communicate strategies and act as an ambassador for digital services.
• Commercial & Business Support: Create bid proposals, write detailed reports, and contribute to the development of internal documentation and quality processes.
• Team Supervision: Lead and manage teams by peer‑reviewing deliverables, supporting colleagues, and maintaining high quality standards.

Experience & Technical Skills

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 3+ years in a BIM Manager role, preferably with a strong understanding of consultancy environments and project lifecycles.
• Standards Compliance: Deep working knowledge of BS EN ISO 19650, the Information Management Initiative Framework (IMI Framework, formerly UK BIM Framework), and industry information management standards.
• 3D Authoring: Proficiency in industry-leading 3D modelling software such as Revit or ArchiCAD for interrogation.
• Coordination & Validation: Expert use of clash detection and model checking tools like Solibri and Navisworks.
• Common Data Environment (CDE) Experience: Strong experience of CDE platforms such as ACC, Asite and Veiwpoint to manage information flow, document control, and project collaboration.
• Reporting: Proficiency with data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau to create dashboards and interpret project metrics.
• Data Verification: Ability to analyse and validate model data, including an understanding of COBie data requirements.
• Emerging Technology: Understanding of the wider technology market to support client delivery and drive research and development.

Personal Skills

• Stakeholder Communication: Ability to facilitate workshops, act as a digital ambassador, and interface effectively with clients, design teams, and contractors.
• Leadership & Influence: Proven capability to lead teams, champion digital services, and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Critical Thinking: A proactive approach to identifying risks, proposing appropriate mitigations, and analysing complex requirements.
• Inquisitive Mindset: A strong desire to research the emerging technology market and continuously learn new software skills.
• Autonomy & Drive: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain self‑motivation to meet deadlines.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within diverse, multi‑skilled teams to achieve shared project goals.

Qualifications

Preferably educated to degree level or with sufficient demonstrable workplace experience to satisfy the requirements of the role.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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