Job Title: BIM Manager
Location: London / Manchester / Sheffield / Peterborough
(applicants are welcome to apply to be based at any of our 4 studios)
Company: Jefferson Sheard Architects
Employment Type: Full-time
About Us
Jefferson Sheard Architects is an RIBA chartered, award winning architectural studio established in 1957 - known for delivering iconic, innovative, sustainable, and high-quality design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. We work in both the private and public sectors – delivering schemes in residential, healthcare, transport, education, commercial, blue-light and urban design and master planning.
We are seeking a skilled BIM Manager to lead our Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes, ensuring best practices are applied across all project stages and teams.
Key Responsibilities / Deliverables
- Develop and Implement BIM Standards: Maintain and enhance the practice’s BIM protocols, templates, and workflows aligned with industry standards.
- Project BIM Coordination: Oversee and manage BIM execution plans (BEP) across multiple projects, ensuring model integrity, data accuracy, and collaborative workflows.
- Model Quality Assurance: Conduct regular model audits, clash detections, and quality control reviews to ensure design and technical compliance.
- Technical Support & Training: Provide hands-on BIM training, mentorship, and support to project teams, ensuring effective BIM adoption and skill development.
- Collaborate with Project Teams: Work closely with architects, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless digital coordination and information exchange.
- Technology Management: Evaluate and implement new digital tools and technologies that enhance project delivery and studio efficiency.
- Reporting & Documentation: Produce BIM progress reports, manage data deliverables, and ensure documentation is up to date throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Qualities & Skills Required
- Proven experience as a BIM Manager or Senior BIM Coordinator within an architectural or multidisciplinary practice.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and BIM collaboration platforms (including BIM 360).
- Strong knowledge of ISO 19650 standards and industry best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in managing complex digital models.
- Ability to lead BIM strategies across large-scale and technically complex projects.
- Effective communicator, capable of liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Proactive and collaborative mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
- Experience in data management tools is advantageous.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead BIM innovation within a creative and forward-thinking studio.Work on diverse, high-profile projects with a collaborative and talented team.
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package (commensurate with experience).
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV, portfolio (if applicable), and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@jeffersonsheard.com with the subject line “BIM Manager Application – [Your Name]”.
Jefferson Sheard Architects is an equal opportunities employer.
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