Building Information Manager

We have a large number of permanent, contract and fixed term jobs across the UK and Europe within a wide range of fields of work

Nicholas Howard Limited are delighted to be working with one of our most prestigious clients. Based in the UAE, this business is a global consultancy firm; passionate and creative they are devoted to crafting spaces that inspire, connect, and transform.

Across the Middle East, they have designed and developed numerous spaces that have transformed environments and enhanced urban infrastructures, creating a positive impact on local communities and the wider regions beyond. Their work has earned recognition from valued repeat clients, industry professionals, and end-users, leading to numerous awards and top honors in prestigious international design competitions.

The BIM Manager will lead and oversee all Building Information Modelling (BIM) functions across all international offices. This position plays a key role in establishing and maintaining company-wide BIM standards, digital workflows, and collaborative processes to support high-quality design delivery in landscape architecture and associated engineering disciplines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain BIM standards, templates, and procedures across all projects and offices.
• Lead BIM operations and ensure compliance with ISO standards and project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEP).
• Manage and coordinate BIM workflows for landscape, architectural, structural, civil, and MEP disciplines.
• Develop and maintain custom tools, add-ons, and scripts to improve productivity and automate design processes.
• Conduct regular model audits, clash detection, and quality control reviews to ensure model integrity and coordination.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to BIM Coordinators, Modelers and project teams.
• Support project teams in model setup, data management, and integration with cloud collaboration platforms.
• Collaborate with IT to manage BIM-related software licensing, upgrades, and performance optimization.
• Research and introduce emerging digital technologies (e.g. digital twins, AI-driven design).
• Support project delivery and business development teams through model-based visualizations, simulations, and technical documentation.
• Ensure smooth information exchange and coordination between all regional design offices.
• Revit Scripting/Dynamo skills would be an added benefit for the position.
• Create and maintain key documents such as Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR), BIM Execution Plan (BEP), Master/Task Information Delivery Plans (MIDP/TIDP) in compliance with relevant standards (for example ISO 19650).
• Establish BIM, protocols, workflows, model structure, and information exchange processes (e.g., model naming conventions, common data environment (CDE), file structure).
• Oversee the setup of BIM environment at project commencement: templates, libraries, modelling rules, linking discipline models, define Level of Development (LOD) / Level of Information (LOI).
• Monitor project BIM deliverables: ensure they are issued on time, meet the defined standards and quality, support decision-making by model/data.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrable relevant experience, including in BIM management leadership role.
• Proven ability to develop custom BIM tools or plug-ins to support productivity.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination workflows and digital design standards.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Experience working on landscape, infrastructure, and public realm projects.
• Knowledge of GIS integration and data-driven design workflows.
• Familiarity with parametric modeling and interoperability tools.
• Autodesk or other recognized BIM Management certification preferred.
• Passionate about digital transformation and innovation within the design and engineering industry.

To be considered for this position please apply below.