BIM and Digital Design Manager

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

BIM & Digital Design Manager

Location:

Newcastle (NE12) - Office Based, 5 Days Per Week
- Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

A well-established architectural practice with a strong reputation for architectural design, strategic thinking, master planning and interior design is seeking a BIM & Digital Design Manager to lead and develop the entire BIM function across the business.

This is a key leadership role responsible for BIM strategy, standards, digital delivery and technology adoption across multiple teams. The successful candidate will drive change, improve BIM maturity, ensure consistent project delivery and support the continued evolution of digital design processes throughout the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the BIM function across the business.
Develop, implement and maintain BIM standards, templates and workflows.
Drive BIM adoption, digital transformation and change management initiatives.
Support project teams in the delivery of BIM-enabled projects across all stages.
Oversee model coordination, auditing, quality assurance and information exchange.
Manage BIM Execution Plans and information management processes in line with ISO 19650.
Champion best practice across Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud and associated technologies.
Monitor emerging technologies, including AI, automation and computational design, and assess their application within design workflows.
Mentor, coach and support teams to improve BIM capability and maintain consistent standards across the practice.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience leading change management initiatives within BIM, digital design or a related environment.
5+ years' experience in BIM Management or a similar Digital Design leadership role within architecture, engineering or the wider design industry.
Demonstrable expertise in Autodesk Revit and experience managing BIM delivery on complex projects.
Good working knowledge of Rhino.
Strong understanding of BIM and information management processes, including BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) and ISO 19650.

Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Autodesk Docs.
Experience in model coordination, auditing, clash resolution and multidisciplinary information exchange.
Proven experience owning BIM standards, templates, governance and technology adoption across multiple teams or offices.

Experience with , or a strong interest in, computational design, scripting and automation.
Interest in emerging digital technologies and the application of AI within design and delivery workflows.
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and coaching skills, with a proven ability to drive adoption and influence change independently.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BIM leader looking to take ownership of a firm's digital delivery strategy and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of BIM and design technology across the business.

Please check the maximum salary of £60,000 and 5 days in the office in the NE12 postcode works for you before replying