Our award winning Client is a national independently owned building services consultancy delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) design solutions across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and mixed-use developments. The Leeds office plays a key role in delivering technically robust and innovative engineering solutions for projects across the UK.

Role Overview

The company is looking to hire an experienced BIM Manager to lead and develop BIM strategies across the Leeds office. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing BIM standards, digital workflows, information management, and coordination processes across all projects.

The successful candidate will drive best practice in accordance with ISO 19650, support project teams in achieving high-quality digital outputs, and contribute to the wider digital strategy of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Leadership

• Lead BIM strategy and digital delivery within the Leeds office.
• Develop, implement, and maintain office BIM standards and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 19650 and project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEPs).
• Act as the primary BIM lead for clients and external consultants.
• Contribute to company-wide digital strategy and innovation initiatives.

Project Delivery

• Oversee BIM implementation across multiple MEP projects.
• Provide technical guidance on model setup, coordination, and information management.
• Review federated models and ensure coordination standards are met.
• Support clash detection processes and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Monitor model quality, data integrity, and compliance with company standards.

Technical & Systems Management

• Manage and maintain BIM templates, libraries, and shared parameters.
• Oversee Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360 or Viewpoint.
• Support development of automation tools (e.g. Dynamo) where appropriate.
• Drive efficiency improvements through digital workflows and standardisation.

Team Development

• Mentor and develop BIM Coordinators and Technicians.
• Deliver internal BIM training and upskilling initiatives.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of digital delivery staff.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements:

Essential

• Significant experience in a BIM Manager or Senior BIM leadership role within a building services consultancy.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit MEP, Navisworks and AutoCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 19650, UK BIM Framework and Information management processes.
• Experience managing CDE platforms.
• Proven ability to implement and manage BIM standards across multiple projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of UK building regulations and MEP coordination requirements.

Desirable:

• Experience working across healthcare, commercial, or large-scale residential sectors.
• Knowledge of 4D/5D BIM processes.
• Experience with Dynamo or other automation tools.
• Degree in Building Services Engineering, Digital Construction, or related discipline.

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