BIM Manager

As our BIM Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of BIM across Protec's Fire & Security projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and the effective management of information throughout the design, construction, handover, and operational phases of projects.

A key aspect of the role will be driving compliance with the ISO 19650 suite of standards, ensuring a consistent approach to information management, data classification, security, collaboration, and information exchange across all projects. This will support both project delivery and the long-term management of critical fire and life safety assets.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead BIM delivery across Fire & Security projects, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, and aligned with client, regulatory, and project requirements.

* Develop, implement, and manage BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) and project information management strategies.

* Ensure compliance with the ISO 19650 framework, including:

ISO (phone number removed) (Concepts and Principles)

ISO (phone number removed) (Delivery Phase of Assets)

ISO (phone number removed) (Operational Phase of Assets)

ISO (phone number removed) (Information Exchange)

ISO (phone number removed) (Security-Minded Information Management)

* Support Protec's alignment with theUK BIM Frameworkand wider industry information management requirements.

* Develop and maintain Common Data Environment (CDE) processes to ensure secure, accurate, and controlled management of project information.

* Establish standards for information generation, classification, validation, exchange, and security relating to fire detection, suppression, and security systems.

* Coordinate federated models, undertaking clash detection and interdisciplinary coordination with wider construction, architectural, structural, and M&E disciplines.

* Ensure all BIM deliverables meet Employer's Information Requirements (EIRs), Asset Information Requirements (AIRs), and organisational information requirements where applicable.

* Manage the development and maintenance of fire and security-specific BIM object libraries, templates, standards, and workflows.

* Support the creation and validation of Asset Information Models (AIMs) and structured asset data to facilitate building operation, maintenance, compliance, and lifecycle management.

* Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate digital representations of life safety systems and support the production of as-built information.

* Act as the primary BIM and digital information management lead for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

* Support business-wide BIM maturity improvements and continuous development of digital delivery processes.

* Deliver BIM training, mentoring, and guidance to internal teams to embed best practices and improve capability.

* Monitor BIM performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive innovation across the Fire & Security business.

* Support the business in achieving and maintaining ISO 19650 certification and compliance.

Qualifications

* ISO 19650 Practitioner or Lead Practitioner certification.

* A relevant qualification in BIM, Construction, Building Services, Engineering, Information Management, or a related discipline

Experience

* Experience developing and managing BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), Information Delivery Plans (IDPs), and project BIM standards.

* Proven experience in a BIM Manager, BIM Lead, or Senior BIM Coordinator role

* Strong knowledge and practical application of the ISO 19650 suite of standards and the UK BIM Framework.

* Experience implementing information management processes, Common Data Environments (CDEs), and BIM governance procedures.

* Experience delivering BIM on live construction, building services, infrastructure, or Fire & Security projects.

* Strong understanding of information exchange requirements, classification systems, data validation, and digital asset information management.

* Experience developing BIM standards, object libraries, BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), and company BIM procedures.

* Understanding of information security principles and security-minded BIM practices in accordance with ISO (phone number removed).

* Experience supporting organisational BIM maturity programmes and ISO 19650 implementation or certification initiatives would be beneficial.

Skills / Abilities

* Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and Common Data Environment platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360), Viewpoint, Asite, or equivalent

* Strong organisational and project management skills.

* Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Other

● Experience building and developing BIM teams.

● Knowledge of COBie, IFC workflows, Asset Information Models (AIMs), Asset Information Requirements (AIRs), and Employer's Information Requirements (EIRs).

● Experience within Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, Security Systems, Building Services, or Life Safety sectors would be highly advantageous