Building Information Modelling Manager

The Abbey; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abbey in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior BIM Lead to drive the BIM strategy and ensure compliance with BS EN ISO 19650 and the UK BIM Framework. You will develop asset information standards (AIRs, EIRs) and lead digital handover processes across projects.

You will oversee BIM assurance activities, coordinate CAFM/IWMS integrations, and mentor BIM teams while promoting data-driven asset management and digital twins across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in BIM strategy aligned to ISO 19650.
• Experience managing asset information standards (AIR, EIR, COBie, IFC).
• Extensive BIM assurance experience including audits and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM strategy and ensure compliance with BS EN ISO 19650 and the UK BIM Framework.
• Develop and manage asset information standards, including AIRs, EIRs and digital handover processes.
• Oversee BIM assurance activities including model audits, quality checks and compliance validation.

Skills

BIM strategy

asset information management

BIM assurance

stakeholder management

leadership

digital twin development

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

CDE platforms

COBie/IFC data standards

Power BI

BIM 360

Dynamo

Solibri

Job description

• Lead BIM strategy and ensure compliance with BS EN ISO 19650 and the UK BIM Framework
• Develop and manage asset information standards, including AIRs, EIRs and digital handover processes
• Oversee BIM assurance activities including model audits, quality checks and compliance validation
• Ensure effective integration of BIM outputs with CAFM/IWMS and asset management systems
• Support lifecycle asset management through structured, usable data outputs
• Manage and promote the effective use of the Common Data Environment (CDE)
• Provide leadership and mentoring to BIM team members
• Drive stakeholder engagement and BIM adoption across departments
• Monitor performance through KPIs and support innovation, including digital twin development

• Proven track record in BIM strategy and delivery aligned to ISO 19650
• Strong experience managing asset information standards (AIR, EIR, COBie, IFC)
• Extensive BIM assurance experience including audits and quality control
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Navisworks
• Experience integrating BIM with CAFM/IWMS platforms
• Strong stakeholder management and project coordination capability
• Experience working within or alongside CDE environments
• Leadership experience with BIM teams or digital delivery professionals

Desirable Experience

• Experience within asset or facilities management environments
• Knowledge of digital workflow development and process improvement
• Experience working with external BIM consultants and supply chain partners
• Familiarity with multiple CDE platforms and digital collaboration tools
• Understanding of BIM applications within CDM and health & safety

Technical Skills

• Revit (advanced modelling, coordination and data extraction)
• Navisworks Manage (clash detection, aggregation, 4D simulation)
• CDE platforms (Autodesk Construction Cloud, Asite, Viewpoint, ProjectWise)
• COBie & IFC data standards
• Microsoft Office & Power BI
• BIM 360, AutoCAD
• Dynamo (desirable)
• Solibri (desirable)
• Understanding of CAFM/IWMS integrationJBRP1_UKTJ