BIM Transformation Lead for Infrastructure

Iberdrola SA; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% annual bonus

Car allowance £450/month

Private Healthcare (Family)

36 days annual leave

Share schemes

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is seeking a BIM Programme Manager in Blantyre to lead the implementation of BIM across a large-scale transmission project. You will drive a transformational digital agenda, align with regulatory commitments, and manage complex multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires extensive programme management experience in infrastructure or IT projects, a deep knowledge of BIM, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an engineering, IT or project management discipline or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience of leading and managing multi-disciplined teams.
• Significant experience of programme managing large scale infrastructure and/or customer projects, and/or IT projects.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of project and programme management processes.
• A working knowledge of the technical characteristics and workings of the Electricity Transmission System.
• A working knowledge of health, safety & environmental legislation, including CDM.
• A working knowledge of Contract Management (NEC)
• Experience and knowledge of the development and delivery phase of construction projects
• IT literate, comfortable with technology and AI initiatives
• Understanding of T3 regulatory settlement

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the BIM implementation programme ensuring consideration is given to business objectives and regulatory commitments in line with budget.
• Lead the UK element of the Iberdrola Global Practice Group for BIM ensuring the UK’s interests are prioritised in a global deployment.
• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary teams, driving the adoption of BIM processes, standards, systems, and ways of working across the organisation.
• Create and deliver the BIM transformation roadmap required to existing business model to implement transformational digital process.
• Act as the accountable owner for programme scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and benefits realisation, ensuring successful delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Plan structured engagement and collaboration with senior leaders, project teams, operational functions, supply chain partners, and external stakeholders to secure commitment and support for the BIM programme.
• Drive organisational change and business process transformation to embed digital information management capabilities and maximise the value of BIM-enabled delivery.
• Monitor and report programme performance, benefits, risks, and opportunities, providing regular updates and recommendations to governance boards and senior management.
• Ensure that BIM requirements are consistently embedded within project delivery, engineering, asset management, and operational processes.
• Build organisational capability through the development of training, guidance, competency frameworks, and communities of practice.
• Delivery of Change Management Element of Programme utilising the PROSCI model for business change.
• Management of business case and all necessary financial and project authorisations
• Creation and delivery of implementation plan to cover SPT (c1000 FTE)
• Creation and implementation of new business processes and ways of working in line with ISO 19650
• Management of external consultants to deliver Best in Class Business Process
• Matrix Management of project team (5-10FTE)
• Be a Visible Role Model for BIM within SPT
• Deliver at Pace

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Infrastructure projects

IT literacy

AI initiatives

Negotiation

Communication

BIM knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

IT degree

Project management degree

Tools

NEC contracts

BIM software

Job description

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is seeking a BIM Programme Manager in Blantyre to lead the implementation of BIM across a large-scale transmission project. You will drive a transformational digital agenda, align with regulatory commitments, and manage complex multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires extensive programme management experience in infrastructure or IT projects, a deep knowledge of BIM, and strong stakeholder engagement.