BIM Manager

• BIM Manager
• Duration: 6 months
• Rate: £70 - £80 per hour (Inside IR35)
• Location: Remote, with ad-hoc attendance in Glasgow

Our client, a leading engineering and design consultancy, is seeking an experienced BIM Manager to support the delivery of a range of transmission and substation projects, predominantly within the energy sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in digital design delivery, overseeing BIM strategy, model coordination and information management across complex GIS/AIS substation projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across primary, secondary, civil and vendor disciplines, ensuring high-quality, coordinated and compliant design deliverables in line with client requirements and ISO 19650 standards.

Alongside BIM leadership, you will provide oversight of the Document Control team, ensuring effective management, review, approval and issue of project information throughout the project lifecycle.

Role Accountabilities

• Establish and maintain BIM Execution Plans, modelling protocols, naming conventions, and data structures aligned with ISO 19650 and client standards.
• Lead the setup, federation, and maintenance of coordinated 3D models across primary, secondary, civil, and vendor workstreams.
• Manage clash detection cycles, interface resolution, and multi disciplinary coordination.
• Oversee QA/QC of all BIM outputs, including geometry, metadata, sheets, and deliverables.
• Review vendor models for compliance and integration.
• Drive adoption of Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360, Civil 3D, and automation tools
• Lead BIM coordination meetings, track actions, and ensure timely closure of issues.
• Provide strategic and day to day leadership to the Document Control team, ensuring robust governance of all project information.
• Oversee the setup, configuration, and maintenance of the Common Data Environment (CDE), ensuring correct workflows, permissions, and revision control.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance, Master Information Delivery Plans (MIDPs) and Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDPs).
• Coordinate with PMs, Design Leads, and BIM teams to ensure timely release of controlled information aligned with programme milestones.
• Manage document registers, submission logs, and client transmittals, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Respond to client queries related to BIM, data structures, document workflows, and deliverable compliance.
• Mentor BIM modellers, document controllers, and graduates, ensuring consistent practices and professional development.
• Support workload planning and capability development across UK and GEC teams.
• Promote a culture of quality, accuracy, and digital excellence across the project team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or HND in Engineering, Electrical, Architecture, Digital Design, or related discipline.
• 8-10 years' experience delivering BIM on infrastructure or energy projects substation or transmission experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360, and digital coordination tools.
• Demonstrated experience managing controlled information workflows and CDE environments
• Solid knowledge of ISO 19650, document control processes, and digital governance.
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging clients and engineering leads.

For more information on this role, please contact Scarlet Wilson.