🧩 Job Title: CAD / BIM Manager (UK)
Office Location: Flexible (UK)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
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🎁 Benefits
Here’s what we offer:
🌟 9-day working fortnight
💷 Competitive pension scheme
🌴 33 days annual leave
🤝 Paid volunteering day each year
👶 Enhanced parental leave
🩺 Private medical cover
💰 Annual bonus (subject to company & individual performance)
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The Vacancy
Binnies is looking to recruit a CAD / BIM Manager to lead, develop, and resource our high-performing UK CAD function.
This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for managing CAD and modelling resources across projects, allocating workload, and driving consistency and efficiency through our established 3D BAU (Business as Usual) approach.
This is a high-profile career development opportunity to become a subject-matter expert in industry-leading BIM processes and technologies, which are central to Binnies’ efficient project delivery and long-term growth strategy 🚀.
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About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape Binnies’ growing CAD/BIM capability across the UK. The role requires a pragmatic leader with strong interpersonal skills who can balance strategic development with day-to-day delivery.
You will be responsible for training and developing staff while providing practical, hands-on support to project teams using 3D modelling software and associated digital tools.
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🔑 Key Responsibilities
CAD & BIM Leadership
* Manage the existing UK CAD function, including project activities and resource allocation
* Maintain strong working relationships with CAD counterparts across Binnies’ global regions (India, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong) 🌍
* Work closely with the Head of Digital Engineering on strategic digital initiatives
BIM Strategy & Delivery
* Lead and develop the ongoing 3D BAU approach across Binnies
* Manage day-to-day 3D modelling activities in line with the Binnies BIM Strategy and Implementation Plan
* Review, develop, and maintain BIM modelling standards and procedures to ensure consistent application across the UK and wider supply chain
Digital Tools & Innovation
* Support the development and implementation of the Binnies Digital Object Library
* Apply advanced and innovative technical solutions to enhance modelling efficiency and quality
* Participate in the future development of BIM processes and digital engineering capability
Training & Support
* Lead and deliver training to design and construction teams, including:
o 3D modelling principles and processes
o Modelling procedures, techniques, tools, and templates
o Software training: Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks
* Provide ad-hoc technical support to project teams as required
* Ensure all UK CAD/BIM team members receive appropriate training and development
Governance & Quality
* Ensure BIM standards, methods, and disciplines align with QA processes and procedures
* Promote compliance with ISO standards and internal governance requirements
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BIM Delivery Environment
All new projects follow the Binnies BIM process, including:
* Use of ProjectWise as the Common Data Environment (CDE), configured to BS EN ISO 19650
* Delivery in line with ISO 19650 principles and processes
* Integrated 3D engineering design using Revit, Civil 3D, InfraWorks, and supporting platforms
* Identification and introduction of wider BIM technologies where appropriate
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🤝 Key Relationships
* Head of Digital Engineering
* Chief Engineer – IT Engineering Solutions
* Binnies BIM Implementation & Deployment Team
* Chief Engineers & NDLS
* Project Delivery Teams
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Essential Requirements
This role is suited to an experienced professional with a strong engineering background (relevant degree or qualification) and demonstrable experience using Autodesk 3D modelling tools.
You must have experience working on BIM projects and a strong understanding of BIM processes and BS EN ISO 19650.
Skills & Experience
* Strong 3D modelling skills and experience
* Proven people management capability
* Coaching, training, and development experience
* Passion for business process improvement and digital innovation
* Broad experience with engineering software and IT systems
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Strong understanding of modelling standards and QA processes
* A collaborative, team-focused approach with the ability to motivate others
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Desirable Requirements
* Experience delivering training or coaching
* Experience using ProjectWise
* Formal BIM training or education
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