Overview
This role leads digital construction strategy and BIM management across projects, focusing on driving digital transformation, BIM adoption, and innovative technologies within construction delivery.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership – Develop and execute the company’s digital construction strategy aligned with business goals; champion BIM adoption and digital transformation across departments and projects; lead innovation initiatives in construction technology, including AR/VR, digital twins, and automation.
* BIM Management – Oversee BIM execution plans (BEPs), model coordination, clash detection, and data validation; ensure models meet client requirements and align with ISO 19650 standards; manage Common Data Environments (CDEs) and ensure robust information management protocols.
* Project Delivery – Collaborate with project teams to integrate BIM into design, planning, and construction workflows; support pre-construction and tendering processes with digital tools and model-based estimating; monitor digital deliverables and ensure timely handover of accurate as-built models; provide onsite support and coordination on live projects.
* Team & Stakeholder Engagement – Lead and mentor a team of BIM Coordinators and Design Managers; train internal teams and external partners on BIM protocols and digital tools; act as the primary point of contact for clients and consultants on digital construction matters; vet and assess the digital capabilities of subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure alignment with BIM and project delivery standards; develop and deliver targeted upskilling programs to enhance supply chain proficiency in digital construction tools and workflows.
* Technology & Innovation – Evaluate and implement new software, platforms, and hardware to enhance productivity; drive automation in design coordination, quantity take-offs, and site logistics; maintain awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies; lead strategic integration of AI technologies across design, planning, and delivery processes to improve project efficiency, data accuracy, and decision-making; drive innovation through AI adoption by identifying opportunities to automate workflows and enhance BIM and digital twin capabilities.
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
* Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
* Minimum 5–7 years of BIM/digital construction experience, ideally in fit-out or construction.
* Strong understanding of ISO 19650, PAS 1192, and UK BIM Framework.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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