Building Information Modelling (BIM) (Digital Estates) Advisor

UK Health Security Agency; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health agency is seeking a Building Information Modelling (BIM) Advisor to support the delivery of new modern science facilities. This role involves ensuring technical and quality assurance in BIM models, leading the Technical Assurance team, and managing stakeholder relationships. Strong leadership, in-depth knowledge of statutory regulations, and experience in construction-related legislation are essential. The position offers a hybrid working model based in various core HQs with a competitive salary scale that reflects the office location.

Benefits

Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme

Flexible working patterns including job-sharing

Retail discounts and cashback site access

Qualifications

• Knowledge of BIM models and industry standards.
• Ability to engage effectively with technical and regulatory matters.
• Experience in leading technical assurance teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and technical assurance to ensure facilities are fit for purpose.
• Lead the production and revision of client briefs for projects.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.

Skills

Effective leadership

Interpersonal skills

Extensive knowledge of statutory regulations

Strong delivery and commercial focus

Education

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in a related subject

Job description

To help shape the direction of the estate for the future and support this major programme of work, we are seeking a Building Information Modelling (BIM) (Digital Estates) Advisor to join the programme's Technical Assurance team. Advert We are we are seeking a Building Information Modelling (BIM) (Digital Estates) Advisor to join the UK Health Security Campus Programme. The overall aim of the programme is to deliver new modern fit for purpose science facilities, creating a hub for the critical scientific capabilities the UK needs to deliver on key health security objectives and National Biosecurity. The UK Health Security Campus Programme aims to enhance and replace existing UKHSA critical infrastructure, most importantly its aging high containment laboratories, which are essential for protecting the nation against potentially highly infectious diseases. The programme has a small civil service core team to deliver high value complex capital infrastructure construction programme of works. It leads, directs, manages and controls the day‑to‑day work. Overall, this is headed by the Programme Director, supported by Lead Project Manager, project teams, PMO and technical assurance team. The programme is supported by professional services delivery partners appointed through framework of specialist suppliers for design, technical, project management, commercial and cost management and other disciplines. Working for our organisation We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers Detailed job description and main responsibilities As a Building Information Modelling (BIM) Advisor (Digital Estates) the post holder will use their knowledge and experience to provide quality and technical assurance, ensuring the new facilities are fit for purpose and provide value for money. The BIM Advisor will ensure suppliers have delivered the BIM models to the correct specification, design, and fully comply with legislation and industry standards. They will be responsible for signing off the BIM models, using expert knowledge to challenge where required. Leadership is a critical element of this role, and the post holder will actively prioritise and manage a workload, analyse complex information, and present recommendations to make effective decisions. This role aligns to the Government Property Profession (GPP) Technical Specialism and Assurance Design roles. Details of the GPP Career Framework can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-government-property-profession-career-framework--2

• Effective leadership to the programme Technical Assurance team, providing clear direction and focus.
• Responsible for quality and technical assurance - ensuring facilities are fit for purpose and comply with the industry standards
• Provide direction and advice to consultants/suppliers to ensure designs meet the operational needs of service users
• Lead the production and revision of client briefs
• Lead design and implement 'Look and feel' design guides in support of office & science laboratory work environment
• Develop and maintain a BIM technical standards library for the programme.
• Identify key stakeholders, internal and external, and effectively manage these relationships.
• Support the project teams in BIM and design matters, providing specialist advice where needed to overcome challenges or uncertainty.
• Role model commitment to personal development, promoting individual and team performance through support, guidance, and coaching.
• You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 7 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of:
• an application form ('Employer/ Activity history' section on the application)
• a 1200 word supporting statement
• This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV. The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:
• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria
• Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting. Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist:
• Extensive knowledge of statutory regulations & processes, Planning & building regulations and construction related legislation with an in depth understanding of construction methods.
• If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment. Please do not exceed 1200 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
• Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a remote interview. Behaviours and technical will be tested at interview. You will be required to prepare a 5-10 minute presentation as part of the interview. This will assess your project delivery and technical knowledge. The details of this will be sent to you prior to the interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:
• Leadership (lead behaviour)
• Working Together
• Changing & Improving
• Delivering at Pace, Please note: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) group, where this role sits, is undergoing organisational change over the next 12-18 months. While the process is still in the planning stage, some roles may be affected by future restructuring. We are committed to keeping candidates informed and will share updates as they become available., Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
• Artificial intelligence and recruitment | Civil Service Careers This is a Non-Reserved post under the Civil Service Nationality Rules. To be eligible for employment in the UK Civil Service applicants must meet the Civil Service Nationality Rules (CSNRs) which operate independently of and additionally to the Immigration Rules. Applicants must also meet necessary security and vetting requirements, along with any other relevant pre-employment checks. This job is broadly open to the following groups:
• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
• For more information on job nationality requirements and the right to work in the UK, see the Civil Service Nationality rules (opens in a new window) and the UK Visas and Immigration rules (opens in a new window) For posts on UKHSA Civil Service terms and conditions, new entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. For existing Civil Servants and roles advertised across government, the rules of transfer apply, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive a 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. The Civil Service pay structure and progression is different from NHS Agenda for Change (AfC), most local authority pay grades and other systems that have annual pay increments. For further details, please refer to the Information Sheet- Starting Salaries & Benefits attachment. For AfC or Medical/Dental posts, you must have the correct professional registration to be appointed. The pay will follow the AfC or Medical & Dental terms & conditions. You may be asked to provide evidence of previous service whilst we are conducting pre-employment checks to determine your starting salary. For Temporary Appointments, if you are not currently a civil servant, you will take up the post on a Fixed Term appointment. You may be able to take this role up as a Secondment. If you are an existing Civil Servant, based outside of the UKHSA, you will take up the post as a loan which you will need your department to agree. You cannot take the post up as a fixed term. If you are an existing UKHSA member of staff, you will take up the post as either a level transfer or a temporary promotion as per the UKHSA's Pay policy. Given the nature of the work of the UKHSA, as a Category 1 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act, you may be required in an emergency, if deemed a necessity, to redeploy to another role at short notice. You may also be required to work at any other location, within reasonable travelling distance of your permanent home address, in line with the provisions set out in your contract of employment. Late Applications will unfortunately not be considered. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website here. Reserve List - If more than the required number of suitable candidates pass the interview criteria, you may be kept on a reserve list for 12 months subject to your agreement. You may be contacted, in merit-order, if similar roles with closely matching essential criteria become available and the department choose to appoint from a reserve list. The panel will assess if candidates meet the requirement of the role first, using a specific benchmark system. If you are interviewed for the post and do not meet the required threshold for the specified grade, your application may be assessed against a similar, lower grade role and you may be offered the post should one be available. Interview expenses will not be reimbursed. UKHSA is required to check employment and/or education history covering three consecutive years. Please ensure you give details of at least two different referees, even if you were employed in one company for three years or more. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there. Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
  
  • Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in a related subject (e.g. project management, quantity surveying, design/architectural, civil/structural/Mechanical/Electrical engineering, building surveying, construction or relevant technical subject matter)
  • Extensive knowledge of statutory regulations & processes, Planning & building regulations and construction related legislation with an in depth understanding of construction methods.
  • Ability to engage and work effectively with technical, legal and regulatory matters
  • A strong delivery and commercial focus with understanding of potential cost reduction strategies and leveraging purchasing power to drive savings and benefits
  • A visible leader with experience of promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity, respecting differences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, collaborating across boundaries
  • Excellent communication skills demonstrated through the ability to influence and challenge effectively at a senior level.
  • Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of RIBA stages and experience of construction projects
  • Understanding of Project Management techniques and processes, Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
  • Successful candidates will require Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum with willingness and capability to work towards Security Check (SC) clearance. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.
  The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is a system leader for health security; taking action internationally to strengthen global health security, providing trusted advice to government and the public and reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health. UKHSA's remit, as an agency with a global-to-local reach, is to protect the health of the nation from infectious diseases and other external threats to health. As the nation's expert national health security agency UKHSA will:
  • Prevent: anticipate threats to health and help build the nation's readiness, defences and health security
  • Detect: use cutting edge environmental and biological surveillance to proactively detect and monitor infectious diseases and threats to health
  • Analyse: use world-class science and data analytics to assess and continually monitor threats to health, identifying how best to control and mitigate the risks
  • Respond: take rapid, collaborative and effective actions nationally and locally to mitigate threats to health when they materialise
  • Lead: lead strong and sustainable global, national, regional and local partnerships designed to save lives, protect the nation from public health threats and reduce inequalities.
  Job overview The government has committed to a multi‑billion‑pound investment in UKHSA's new laboratory facilities - the most significant investment the UK has made in biosecurity infrastructure in a generation. These state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, to be built at a new site in Harlow, will replace UKHSA's existing facilities at Porton Down and Colindale and will be critical to the UK's public health resilience and national security for decades to come. This decision marks a pivotal moment for UKHSA and the wider government science landscape. The new facility will bring together world‑class capability under one roof, enabling cutting‑edge research, pandemic preparedness, and the protection of the UK from major biological threats. This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our core HQs in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf). We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) in one of our core HQs. Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co‑location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).. UKHSA is investing in a new state‑of‑the‑art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK. If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location. Grade 7
  • £56,185- £66,581 (National)
  • £58,340- £68,574 (Outer London)
  • £60,494- £70,566 (Inner London), Plus public holidays and one privilege day for the King's birthday
  • Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • Access to a cycle‑to‑work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving.
  • Access to a retail discounts and cashback site.
  • We also promote flexible working patterns (part‑time, job‑share, condensed hours). UKHSA views flexible working as essential in enabling us to recruit and retain talented people, ensuring that they are able to enjoy a long‑lasting career with us. All employees have the right to apply for flexible working and there are a range of options available including working from home, compressed hours and job sharing.
  • We also offer a generous maternity/ paternity and adoption leave package.
  • Hybrid Working UKHSA operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce.
  • If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and could be time accrued over that period. Internal Fraud check If successful for this role as one aspect of pre‑employment screening, applicant's personal details - name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional circumstances. Currently this is only for External candidates to the Civil Service. Security Vetting Please check the Security Clearance needed for the role and follow the link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels