BIM Manager

Job title: BIM Manager - Nuclear

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Full time

Pay rate: Competitive, plus bonus and benefits

Location: Manchester, Warrington or Cumbria

Hours of work: Monday to Friday (40 hour week)

Role information:

A growing nuclear business is building its UK presence, and we are looking for a BIM Manager to shape how it delivers digital information on some of the most significant nuclear programmes planned across the UK and Europe. This is a strategic and hands-on role. You will lead BIM, model coordination and information management across nuclear projects, frameworks and bids, using ISO 19650-aligned processes to improve coordination, data quality and delivery certainty. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of BIM coordinators and CDE support resources. You will work closely with engineering, construction, commercial, planning, quality and project teams, as well as clients, alliance partners and the supply chain.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

* Establish BIM and information management procedures aligned with ISO 19650, contractual requirements and company standards

* Develop BIM execution plans, information delivery plans and model management strategies

* Oversee model federation, clash detection, model review, information exchange, validation and approval.

* Set and govern CDE workflows, permissions, approvals and audit-ready information records.

* Define and apply modelling standards, naming conventions, classification requirements and data-quality controls

* Lead digital handover and asset information requirements, including information acceptance.

* Provide BIM assurance and independent challenge of execution plans, model readiness and information deliverables.

* Manage BIM and digital delivery risks and opportunities, including change control and digital issue tracking.

* Report BIM performance and model coordination status to senior stakeholders.

* Support tenders, bids, design reviews, and project approvals with evidence-based BIM analysis.

* Build strong digital delivery relationships with clients, partners, designers and subcontractors.

* Lead and develop BIM coordinators and CDE support resources.

Qualifications/Experience

* 10+ years' experience in BIM management, digital or engineering information management within nuclear, defence, infrastructure, energy, or other highly regulated sectors

* Significant experience leading BIM and digital delivery on major projects and programmes, ideally in EPC, EPCM, alliance, framework, or JV environments

* Strong working knowledge of ISO 19650, BIM execution planning, information requirements, and CDE governance

* Hands-on experience of federated models, clash detection, model review, and digital issue management

* Advanced competency with BIM authoring, coordination, review, CDE and reporting tools

* A degree in Engineering, Architecture, BIM, Digital Construction, Information Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline

* A professional qualification relevant to BIM, digital construction, engineering, information management, or project management

* Confidence presenting to and challenging senior stakeholders, with excellent communication skills.

* Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance.

Desirable:

* Experience in the UK civil or defence nuclear sector, such as Sellafield, Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, AWE or SMR programmes

* Chartered or recognised professional status (e.g. CIOB, ICE, RIBA, APM, buildingSMART)

* A postgraduate qualification or professional certification in BIM or ISO 19650 information management

* Experience establishing BIM standards and governance frameworks within an EPCM organisation.

Please note: All candidates MUST be eligible to work in the UK and obtain security clearance.

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Company information:

This position is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.