Senior BIM Manager

AECO; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior BIM Manager to lead delivery of the organisation's technology strategy and promote digital ways of working across projects and frameworks.

You will drive Information Execution Plans, oversee onboarding, maintain QA for BIM deliverables and mentor BIM/IM specialists while engaging stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Three years+ experience in information management for large infrastructure projects.
• Strong BIM/IM leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with ISO 19650 standards and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in BIM tools and data integration across disciplines.
• Ability to manage project timescales, resources and fees.

Responsibilities

• Lead information management for diverse infrastructure projects.
• Ensure BIM standards and contractual obligations are met.
• Oversee onboarding, training and digital solution mobilisation.
• Direct task teams, monitor progress and address delays.
• Promote digital ways of working and streamline information flows.
• Develop Information Execution Plans and perform supply chain assessments.
• Provide IM direction, produce reports and drive digital implementation.
• Mentor BIM/IM specialists and raise BIM profile across the organisation.
• Implement ISO 19650 and maintain QA for BIM deliverables.
• Engage stakeholders (clients, contractors, internal teams) effectively.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Mentoring BIM/IM team

Project scheduling

Information management

BIM lifecycle

ISO 19650

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Forma

PowerBI

Data integration

Stakeholder coordination

Conflict resolution

Education

Architecture / Engineering / Computer Science degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Forma

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

The Senior BIM Manager will be responsible for taking a leading role in the delivery of the organisation’s technology strategy and promoting digital ways of working, supporting delivery teams to ensure smooth project execution and timely delivery of project information models across a variety of projects and frameworks.

Here’s what you’ll do

• Ensure compliance with BIM standards and contractual obligations, supporting delivery teams.
• Manage onboarding, training, and digital solution mobilisation, ensuring efficient information delivery.
• Oversee task teams, monitor progress, and address any delays promptly.
• Compile lessons learned and identify training needs for information management.
• Act as an intermediary between stakeholders for efficient project execution.
• Drive Information Execution Plans and conduct supply chain assessments.
• Provide strategic IM direction, produce reports, and lead digital implementation.
• Support team development and raise the BIM profile across the organisation.
• Understand and implement local and international BIM standards and regulations.
• Maintain quality assurance processes for BIM deliverables.
• Commit to continuous improvement and stay updated with the latest digital technologies and practices.
• Engage in R&D to enhance BIM processes and tools.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for

• Excellent communication skills and leadership in digital management.
• Persistence, initiative, attention to detail, and sound judgement.
• Effective time management, flexibility, and openness to change.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of BIM and IM specialists.
• Capability to manage project timescales and advise on fee allocation or resources.
• Proven track record in leading information management for large infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with different disciplines within the industry.
• Knowledge of managing BIM throughout the entire project lifecycle, from design to construction and handover.
• Proficiency in IM and implementing industry standards like ISO 19650 on projects.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Forma, and other CDE solutions.
• Experience with data management and integration tools.
• Experience in project delivery, stakeholder coordination, and documentation.
• Proven ability to engage with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Skills in resolving conflicts that may arise during project execution.
• Experience in using PowerBI would be beneficial to allow the utilisation of dashboards (PowerBI) to convey key project information to stakeholder.

Minimum Experience & Qualifications:

• At least three years of working experience, ideally with relevant education in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Desirable understanding of digital lifecycle stages and multiple digital techniques.

Ability to obtain security clearance is a requirement of the role given the nature of the projects to be supported.

Additional Information

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families.

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are a Disability Confidential Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confidential Interview Scheme.