Design Manager

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Design Manager (BIM) for a major pharmaceutical project. Responsibilities include leading the BIM team, ensuring coordination among design teams and contractors, and managing MEP models. Candidates should have strong BIM knowledge and leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Car

Accommodation

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong detailed knowledge of BIM processes and coordination.
• Excellent understanding of multidisciplinary design workflows.
• Good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the BIM team and Project BIM Coordinators.
• Liaise, coordinate, and collaborate with design teams and contractors.
• Manage and maintain the Master Revit MEP Model.

Skills

Knowledge of BIM processes

Understanding of design workflows

Commercial awareness

Leadership skills

Experience with Revit

Experience with Navisworks

Experience with BIM360 / ACC

Job description

Design Manager (BIM) - Pharmaceutical Project

Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 + Car + Accommodation + Benefits

Location: London / Surrey Project

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager (BIM) to join a major pharmaceutical construction project in Surrey. This role will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of BIM and design activities, leading the BIM project team and ensuring all model production, coordination, and clash detection processes are executed to the highest standard.

You will work closely with engineering teams, design consultants, and third-party contractors to ensure full alignment across all MEP and multidisciplinary design activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the BIM team and Project BIM Coordinators
• Liaise, coordinate, and collaborate with design teams and third-party contractors
• Chair weekly coordination meetings and breakout workshops
• Manage and maintain the Master Revit MEP Model
• Produce weekly Navisworks updates and issue clash detection reports
• Work with designers and contractors to resolve all model clashes
• Develop and oversee the BIM execution plan, delivery strategy, and project programme
• Support the generation of 4D and 5D models
• Manage workload for Revit Technicians and ensure consistent standards
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks assigned by project management

What We're Looking For

• Strong, detailed knowledge of BIM processes, BIM coordination, and the BIM Lead/Manager role
• Excellent understanding of multidisciplinary design workflows
• Commercial awareness relating to design and BIM deliverables
• Good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental systems
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to recognise team strengths and weaknesses
• Experience with Revit, Navisworks, BIM360 / ACC, and coordination tools