Building Information Modelling Manager - Central Government

Role: Building Information Modelling Manager REF 103455
Contract Length: Until 31/03/27
Location: Hybrid/Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool or Glasgow – 60% office working
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: BPSS

Spinwell is recruiting for a Building Information Modelling Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING MANAGER

• Manage BIM strategy and compliance, ensuring alignment with BS EN ISO 19650, the UK BIM Framework, and client’s digital transformation goals.
• Manage asset information standards, including the development and maintenance of Asset Information Requirements (AIR), Exchange Information Requirements (EIR), and digital handover protocols.
• Oversee BIM deliverables and assurance, conducting audits and quality checks to ensure data integrity, model accuracy, and compliance with project and operational requirements across project portfolios.
• Integrate BIM with operational systems, supporting the connection between BIM, CAFM/IWMS platforms, and facilities management processes.
• Support lifecycle asset management, ensuring that structured data supports maintenance, space planning, sustainability, and long-term operational efficiency.
• Support the effective use of the Common Data Environment (CDE), ensuring secure, consistent, and collaborative use across internal teams and external partners.
• Lead and mentor BIM team members, including Assistant BIM Managers and Revit Technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and digital excellence.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and training, promoting BIM adoption across departments and representing client in industry forums and working groups.
• Monitor performance and innovation, using KPIs and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and support the development of digital twin capabilities

  SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING MANAGER

• Proven experience in BIM strategy development and implementation, aligned with BS EN ISO 19650 and the UK BIM Framework.
• Hands-on experience developing and managing asset information standards, including AIRs, EIRs, and digital handover documentation.
• Extensive experience in BIM assurance and quality control, including audits, model reviews, and ensuring compliance with operational and project requirements.
• High level of competency in BIM software, including advanced skills in Autodesk Revit and Navisworks; experience with other Autodesk tools is beneficial.
• Experience delivering structured data outputs, including IFC and COBie, for use in asset and facilities management systems.
• Experience with integration of BIM with operational platforms, such as CAFM or IWMS systems, to support facilities and lifecycle asset management.
• Strong organisational and project delivery skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and stakeholders effectively via use of trackers and log management products to streamline digital workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, SharePoint Lists, Planner, and Power BI.
• Experience using or supporting Common Data Environments (CDEs) to ensure secure, collaborative, and consistent information management.
• Team leadership and mentoring experience, particularly in managing BIM professionals and supporting digital capability development.
• Stakeholder engagement and training delivery, promoting BIM adoption across departments and representing the organisation in external forums.
• Performance monitoring and innovation, using KPIs and feedback to drive continuous improvement and support digital twin development.

• Revit (advanced modelling, coordination and data extraction)
• Navisworks Manage (clash detection, aggregation, 4D simulation)
• CDE platforms (Autodesk Construction Cloud, Asite, Viewpoint, ProjectWise)
• COBie & IFC data standards
• Microsoft Office & Power BI
• BIM 360, AutoCAD
• Dynamo (desirable)
• Solibri (desirable)
• Understanding of CAFM/IWMS integration

If you are a Building Information Modelling Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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