National BIM Lead - Defence & Major Projects

National BIM Lead – Defence & Major Projects Atkins Architecture & Masterplan practice are looking to appoint a National BIM Lead into our South West team, based in Bristol, to focus on our Defence & Major Projects sector. This role has been created as a result of growth within the overall Building Design practice and is a great opportunity for an experienced BIM/CAD manager wanting to further develop their career within a forward[1]thinking organisation. The National BIM Lead position focuses on project & sector transformation through the lens of Digital & BIM. As a key member of the Building Design BIM team, you will maintain lines of communication with our Head of BIM, practice and regional/studio leadership and project teams, whilst also establish goals and project plans in support of sector objectives, as well as monitoring and reporting on progress. You will also create, interpret, and communicate improvements to guidelines, regulations, procedures, and other pertinent issues, in addition to mentoring project teams on best practises and solutions for delivering a project through its lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Behaviour:

• Commercial awareness, as well as the capacity to modify strategy and technical needs to meet client/project/practice objectives.
• Confident leading and working as part of a team with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter, autonomous but able to work effectively with the wider team.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of different audiences, both technical and non[1]technical to lead project & practice transformation forward.
• Be driven to pursue continued education in Digital & BIM and connect with the wider internal and external industry community.
• Be recognised and involved as Technical Authority in a subject portfolio.

People:

• Develop and implement the national practice strategy for upskilling staff within Digital & BIM.
• Manage Digital & BIM related skills gaps and identify requirements for improvement and opportunities for growth across all skill levels.
• Attendance at industry conferences and provide feedback to the wider BIM team.
• Seek out opportunities with potential clients and work winning activities to promote our Digital & BIM capabilities.

 Process:

• Develop and implement sector specific BIM transformation plan.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of our national BIM strategy.
• Be an active contributor to at least one of the BIM Portfolios.
• Measure and evidence how people, process and technology initiatives are being utilised to benefit projects and the practice

Technology:

• Strategic coordination across Building Design practice to ensure successful discipline integration of our technical standards and workflows.
• Support the wider BIM and project teams with BEP development and implementation including establishing project specific processes, protocols and CDE arrangements.
• Support the Practice with the successful delivery of project BIM requirements.
• Evaluate new digital tools available within the business and across the industry and promote the use of these with the appropriate discipline.
• In support of our Tech Stack, regularly audit our hardware and software requirements nationally and report any changing requirements to Head of BIM.

What we offer?

Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default Atkins offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please refer to our website for details of our full benefits package. 

https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/.

Training:

Atkins is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance

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