Regional BIM Manager

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery we are playing a leading role in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting engineering projects across sectors including Aviation, Energy, Cities and Development, Education, Transportation and Defence.

AtkinsRéalis’ Building Design Practice are looking for an experienced, motivated Regional BIM Lead (Building Services)  seeking to develop their career in a positive environment and join our team where talent is encouraged and growth opportunities unrivalled. We have an opening within our Bristol office, which presents an opportunity to join a national delivery team and work with designers all across the UK and internationally through our Global Technology Centre.

The Regional BIM Lead (Building Services) role focuses on people & project transformation through the lens of Digital & BIM.

As a member of the Building Design BIM team, you will maintain lines of communication with our National BIM Leads, regional/studio leadership and project teams, while also assisting in the development of goals and project plans to meet regional and project objectives. You will support the region in successful work winning, adoption and delivery of project Digital & BIM, as well as acting as a mentor to project teams on the best practices 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-technical to lead project & regional transformation forward.
• Be driven to pursue continued education in Digital & BIM and connect with wider internal and external industry community.
• Be recognised and involved as regional Technical Authority in a subject portfolio.

People:

• Lead a dedicated regional BIM team to meet the demands of the region, projects, and clients.
  Support with the Implementation of the national practice strategy for upskilling staff within Digital & BIM.
• Manage regional Digital & BIM related skills gaps and identify requirements for improvement and opportunities for growth across all skill levels.
• Provide one-to-one mentoring on 'Best Practice' workflows to project teams as required.
• Identify and communicate any project or regional training needs and requirements.
• 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:

• Implement the Practice Transformation Plan in region.
• Lead the deployment of all aspects of the BIM strategy across the region.
• Support 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 practice.

Technology:

• Support the region in successful work winning, adoption and delivery of project Digital & BIM needs and requirements.
• Strategic coordination across Building Design practice to ensure successful discipline integration of our technical standards and workflows.
• Support regional project teams with BEP development and implementation including establishing project specific processes, protocols and CDE arrangements.
• Support the region in successful delivery of BIM project requirements.
• Provide regular reporting on project status to project and regional leadership.
  Evaluate new digital tools available within the business and across the industry and promote the use of these with the appropriate discipline.
• Auditing of hardware and software requirements within region and alignment with national BIM strategy.

What we offer? 

AtkinsRéalis 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 AtkinsRéalis 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. 

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Training: 

AtkinsRéalis 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. 

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