Location
London
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 people in more than 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. Our Places business area focuses on creating and managing sustainable places where people live, work, and thrive. As one of the fastest growing areas in Arcadis, we are committed to long-term growth and career development.
In the role of BIM Manager, you will report directly to the BIM Team Leader, with a secondary reporting line to the Technical Director. You will leverage your technical expertise to apply advanced skills within a BIM environment, primarily supporting Defence & Local Government projects, complex commissions, and multi-disciplinary projects. You will collaborate with a UK-wide team of engineers to deliver national and international projects ranging from small to very large scale.
Your responsibilities will include developing effective working relationships with Project Managers and clients to ensure clear communication of progress and resolution of issues, managing the BIM process on large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, and contributing to the development and implementation of company BIM policies and strategies. You will ensure compliance with Arcadis and national BIM standards, continuously review BIM software tools, and support the BIM Lead in refining strategies related to information management, quality assurance, process optimization, and HR management.
Arcadis is committed to supporting your personal development and career progression through mentorship by industry-recognised Technical Leaders, providing you with the best foundation for success.
Experience
- Proven experience leading project delivery in a BIM environment.
- Familiarity with implementing BIM accreditation/certification (ISO 19650) in a business setting.
- Experience establishing and managing ISO 19650-compliant processes on projects.
- Ability to train and support team members in BIM processes, protocols, and tools.
- Experience in BIM coordination and management, including running coordination workshops to improve model quality.
- Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
- Proficient in Autodesk tools (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
- Skilled in BIM model federation, validation, quality audits, and clash detection using Navisworks Manage and Solibri Model Checker.
- Experience with Common Data Environments (CDEs) such as ACC and Bentley ProjectWise.
- Experience supporting and implementing digital innovation.
- Experience with NBS BIM Toolkit and Uniclassification.
- Knowledge of information exchange formats such as COBie.
- Knowledge of Dynamo and script writing skills desirable.
- Experience with 4D/5D BIM applications and processes is useful.
- Prior experience in design, drafting, modelling, and visualisation including creating and editing BIM models.
- Ability to manage competing demands and demonstrate resilience.
- Self-motivated with ability to develop and implement strategies, take responsibility, and prioritise duties.
About you
Strategic thinker with strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills. You are proactive, collaborative, and committed to continuous professional development. You thrive in a fast-growing environment and are motivated to deliver high-quality BIM solutions across diverse sectors including Defence, Central Government, industrial, manufacturing, and technology.
Qualifications
- Degree and/or qualification in a relevant technical subject including elements of Modelling (HND/HNC or equivalent).
- Engineering Technician status or equivalent through a recognised professional institution, with potential to convert to Incorporated status.
- Substantial relevant experience in design, drafting, engineering, and BIM production.
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