Building Information Modelling (BIM) Officer

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service organization in Frimley seeks a motivated BIM Officer to support the digital transformation of its estate. The role involves managing BIM processes, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in BIM workflows. This position is vital to enhancing our healthcare environments while supporting sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Investment in services and facilities

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting BIM workflows in design, construction or estates projects.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and development of BIM processes.
• Coordinate BIM and digital information across project stages.
• Manage asset data requirements to meet operational needs.

Skills

BIM standards

ISO 19650

Organizational skills

Technical communication

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Job Overview

Supporting digital estates, enabling safer, smarter healthcare environments. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is continuing its journey of digital transformation across the estate, and we are seeking a motivated BIM Officer to support the development, coordination and assurance of our Building Information Modelling (BIM) capability.

Responsibilities

The BIM Officer will support the delivery and continuous improvement of the Trust’s digital estate across the full asset lifecycle. Working under the guidance of senior estates and project managers, you will assist in maintaining accurate digital models, managing high-quality asset data, and ensuring compliance with NHS digital standards and ISO 19650. You will play a key role in coordinating digital information from design through to construction, handover and operational use, helping to embed BIM as a core part of how the Trust plans, builds and manages its estate.

Main Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation and ongoing development of BIM processes and digital estate systems
• Coordinating BIM and digital information across all project stages, including participation in BIM coordination meetings
• Defining, managing and assuring asset data requirements to meet organisational, governance and operational needs
• Maintaining high standards of data quality, version control, security and information governance
• Supporting BIM Execution Plans and compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022
• Providing clear communication of complex BIM information to a wide range of stakeholders
• Delivering presentations and training sessions to promote BIM and digital ways of working
• Providing first-line support for BIM software and tools, escalating issues where appropriate
• Maintaining BIM documentation, supporting audits, validation and quality assurance processes
• Contributing to reporting and acting as an authorised signatory for BIM-related payments where require

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting BIM or digital information management within estates, construction or infrastructure environment
• Working knowledge of BIM standards, including ISO 19650 and NHS digital requirements
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and data quality
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to support and influence multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to continuous improvement, information security and digital best practice

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
• Knowledge of relevant procedures
• Willingness to work towards BIM certification or similar

Desirable criteria

• Interest in pursuing further training in NHS Digital Estates Systems and Sustainability Frameworks
• BMI Certification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience supporting BIM workflows in design, construction or estates projects
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in the NHS or a large complex organisation

Skills

Essential criteria

• Understanding of BIM Level 2 standards and ISO 19650 principles
• Awareness of NHS estates systems or public sector infrastructure processes
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement
• Ability to manage time and tasks effectively in a dynamic environment

Desirable criteria

• Willingness to learn, adapt and pursue further training and CPD
• Interest in contributing to innovation and service improvement initiatives

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand‑new £100m state‑of‑the‑art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future‑proofed, featuring on‑site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helping us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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