Department for Education (DfE) BIM Manager ​/ Senior Consultant – Real Estate – UK Wide

• Full-time

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference – we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 110 offices worldwide.

Due to increased workload and securing new clients within the Education and Data Centre sector, Turner & Townsend has a new opportunity for a Senior Consultant, specialising in BIM, to join our team.

Our team are recognised as global experts in the development and deployment of BIM on major projects and programmes, delivering client outcomes which mutually benefit the supply chain and add value to projects. The approach underpinning our delivery is:

Forward thinking

Careful planning

Shared understanding

Transparency and collaboration

Independent and open methodology

We work holistically with our wider business to provide an environment for innovation and deliver success on projects where BIM is core to the delivery and operation of assets. We lead the BIM process at organisational, programme and project level through:

Discovery and understanding

Client adoption strategy and strategic project setup

Project and programme BIM execution planning

BIM implementation, information management and supply chain management

BIM compliance checking and data verification

Our specialist staff work globally, using cutting edge tools and techniques to deliver the vision of the world’s best clients.

The Opportunity

The individual will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team delivering and implementing Information Management from strategy level to project level for the Department of Education (DfE). This current opening is specifically for an Education sector opportunity, but you do not need specific sector experience but it is favourable.

Key Responsibilities

To fulfil the duties of a Senior Consultant, specialising in BIM, the candidate will be able to:

Strategy Development:
Capture client requirements to design and author bespoke BIM strategies and workflows that align with industry best practices, including the need to produce documentation with an understanding of their inclusion in contracts and appointments.

Implementation Leadership:
Manage the rollout of BIM methodologies across programs and projects, ensuring successful adoption by clients, design teams, and contractors.

Technical Assurance:
Conduct structured model reviews, clash detection, and data analysis to mitigate risks and ensure delivery against project requirements.

Stakeholder Management:
Facilitate workshops and interface with project partners to communicate strategies and act as an ambassador for digital services.

Commercial & Business Support:
Create bid proposals, write detailed reports, and contribute to the development of internal documentation and quality processes.

Team Supervision:
Lead and manage teams by peer-reviewing deliverables, supporting colleagues, and maintaining high quality standards.

Experience & Technical Skills

Professional

Experience:

Minimum of 3+ years in a BIM Manager role, preferably with a strong understanding of consultancy environments and project life cycles.

Standards Compliance:
Deep working knowledge of BS EN ISO 19650, the Information Management Initiative Framework (IMI Framework, Formally UK BIM Framework), and industry information management standards.

3D Authoring:
Proficiency in industry leading 3D modelling software such as Revit or ArchiCAD for interrogation.

Coordination & Validation:
Expert use of clash detection and model checking tools like Solibri and Navisworks.

Common Data Environment (CDE)

Experience:

Strong experience of CDE platforms such as Forma (ACC), Asite & Veiwpoint, to manage information flow, document control, and project collaboration.

Reporting:
Proficiency with data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau to create dashboards and interpret project metrics.

Data Verification:
Ability to analyse and validate model data, including an understanding of COBie data requirements.

Emerging Technology:
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