BIM Manager - London, Bicester or Newcastle

BIM Manager - London, Bicester or Newcastle

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We now seek an experienced BIM Manager to be based in our London, Bicester or Newcastle office.

Role Responsibilities

• Leadership and management together with compilation and issue of Revit /BIM models across all business sectors including assisting with presentational material for clients, together with training and knowledge sharing within the business.  

• Library and content creation and management including developing and adherence to  Red  company standards closely aligned with industry AEC standard and  BIMstore  UK standard protocols.  

• Development of and adherence to use of parametric properties of families and library parts as well as system families within Revit MEP.  

• Development of and adherence to the use of intelligent families within Revit MEP to allow technical details to be moved from traditional specifications to being held within the model in a single data environment. Allowing technical information to be extracted from the model to an always coordinated data set.  

• Auditing of 2D CAD drawings and 3D Models  

• Planning of and partaking in “inter office” (internal design team) and “extra office” (external design team partners) collaboration including designing,  leading  and executing the collaborative process.  

• Creation and management of company AutoCAD and Revit template files to suit project sectors.  

• Setting of and adherence to new standards of  high quality  visual appearance of drawings and drawing sheets for colour and black and white representation.  

• Production of high quality  rendered  images from 3D models via Revit, Sketchup and Navisworks Manage.  

• Production of animated fly throughs of 3D project models using Revit and Navisworks Manage.  

• Attendance at potential new project client interviews to  represent  Red’s BIM capabilities and to  assist  with bids in BIM and modelling related input.  

• Attendance at project meetings and presentations either in person or via video conference to present 3D model progress to project teams and client teams.  

• Knowledge sharing and sharing of skills with existing CAD and modelling staff including potential trips to other  Red  offices in the Middle East and Asia.  

• Briefing and training of other  Red  staff on developed standards and systems associated with the BIM modelling and drafting processes,  techniques  and capabilities, together with new and latest software versions.   

• Keeping abreast of latest BIM and software developments via industry magazines, online webinars, seeking knowledge of and attending industry BIM conferences etc.  

• Partaking in BIM,  CAD  and Revit user groups where  appropriate .  

• Involvement and  assistance  in raising the profile of Red’s BIM capabilities within the industry.  

• Actively partaking in occasional Red hosted BIM events by helping to prepare presentation material and taking the role of a presenter (speaking at the event) where necessary.  

• Final checking of models for accuracy prior to issue making modifications or directing subordinates where  required  

• Liaison with lead office clients re required model modifications   

• Motivating the team to increase their use of new software techniques and undertake coaching as necessary  

• Liaison with lead office staff re model production   

• Modelling MEP systems across all business sectors  

• Develop schematic and detailed Revit/BIM MEP Models  

• Co-ordinate with BIM consultants and other RED engineers  

• Attend BIM model co-ordination meetings as  required  

• Run M&E internal Revit/BIM workshops  

• Liaise with the design team to ensure that the models and detail produced are to the required standards  

• Carry out a review of all models to ensure internal QA procedures are followed  

• Respond to changes in tasks and workload by amending schedules and plans   

• Exercise straightforward technical and professional judgement using company policy,  standards  and procedures to guide actions and decisions  

• Flag resourcing concerns to design director and  assist  colleagues to ensure team timelines are met  

• Have an innovative and  holistic approach  to sustainability and building modelling design  

• Contribute to and question technical and construction issues associated with the design/modelling process  

Role Requirements

• BSC/BEng, BTEC National Dip in Construction or equivalent in  appropriate engineering  discipline (desirable)  

• Hold relevant qualifications or certificates in some or  all of  the following desirable:  

• Autodesk Revit MEP Fundamentals  

• Autodesk  Revit  for  Project Managers   

• Autodesk  NavisWorks    

• AutoCAD 3D Drawing and Modelling  

• AutoCAD Advanced  

• AutoCAD MEP System Management  

• SketchUp Advanced  

• Revit  Architecture  Fundamentals  

• Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit MEP (either via degree or prior practical experience) including setting up of projects, drawing templates, building of parametric parts libraries and use of intelligent duct and pipe systems  

• Minimum of five-year Revit project experience desirable  

• Member or Associate member of CIBSE/ Society of Digital Engineering or greater preferred  

• Previous  experience of working in a global business desirable    

• Expert level of competence in:  

• Revit MEP   

• AutoCAD   

• Navisworks Manage   

• BIM 360  

• Basic competence in Revit Architecture & Structure  

• Proven  track record  of live project hands on delivery of modelling and coordination within the BIM,  AutoCAD  and Revit Environment.  

• Understanding of BIM360 & Revit server from a logistical and user level.  

• Proven  track record  in the setting of and adherence to BIM model management  

• Proven  track record  in the creation of project BIM execution plans  

• Proven  track record  in the development of and adherence to live company  bim  and modelling standards closely aligned to industry  aec  standards.  

• Experience of working within a contractors working drawing office (or site based) producing coordinated construction workshop drawings using 3d modelling software.  

• Excellent understanding of  mep  servicing installation requirements including servicing and maintenance requirements, mounting support requirements, spatial clearances, plant replacement requirements etc.  

• Ability to fully coordinate  mep  services within the 3d modelling or 2d layout environment with outline instructions from the project engineers.  

• Knowledge of MS office word, excel, PowerPoint etc  

• Ability to use it based calculation and spreadsheet software  

• Ability to prioritise own workload   

• Ability to work to deadlines  

• Able to customise the AutoCAD/Revit menus, create  mep  parts and libraries   

• Sound knowledge of key H&S issues and legislation  

• A basic understanding of mechanical & electrical engineering and general construction work  

• Ability to write basic scripts for automation of tasks in Dynamo/  autolisp  or equivalent latest AutoCAD/Revit language desirable but not essential.  

• Excellent leadership skills ( previous  team leadership experience essential)  

• Presentation skills  

• Knowledge and working experience in the coordination and routing of mechanical,  electrical  and public health services, including air conditioning, heating and ventilation, pipework services, power containment, ICT containment, lighting services, drainage, fire services etc  

• Ability to cope with periods of client pressure and has  strong desire  to deliver on their projects  

• Self-motivated in approach to tasks  

• Excellent attention to detail  

• Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the ethics charter and ethics in practice guidelines  

• Background in consulting or construction preferred.   

• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.  

Benefits

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
• Non-contractual bonus awards
• Training sponsorship
• Charity volunteering leave
• Wellness days/ initiatives.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.

*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions.

RED is a company of Tractebel.