Asset Manager in Sheffield

About the role

DWP Estates is recruiting an Asset Information Management (AIM) manager to develop a collaborative approach within internal teams and supply chain partners, ensuring the information developed through the project delivery lifecycle, facilities management reactive and planned works. The role focuses on generating the golden thread of information to help the department understand the estate and consequently deliver its key objectives.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Asset Information Management (AIM) G7 and assist in implementing an assurance process to keep structured project information validated for use by asset management colleagues.
• Transfer project data into asset management data, ensuring alignment with BS EN ISO 19650, the UK BIM Framework, and DWP's digital transformation goals.
• Manage BIM strategy and compliance with industry standards.
• Develop and maintain Asset Information Requirements (AIR), Exchange Information Requirements (EIR), and digital handover protocols.
• Oversee BIM deliverables and assurance, conducting audits and quality checks to ensure data integrity, model accuracy, and compliance with project and operational requirements.
• Integrate BIM with operational systems such as CAFM/IWMS platforms and support the connection with facilities management processes.
• Support lifecycle asset management, ensuring structured data supports maintenance, space planning, sustainability, and long‑term operational efficiency.
• Ensure secure, consistent, and collaborative use of the Common Data Environment (CDE) across internal teams and external partners.
• Lead and mentor BIM team members, including Assistant BIM Managers and Revit Technicians, fostering continuous improvement and digital excellence.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and training, promoting BIM adoption across departments and representing DWP in industry forums and working groups.
• Monitor performance and innovation using KPIs and feedback to identify improvement opportunities and support the development of digital twin capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in BIM strategy development and implementation aligned with BS EN ISO 19650 and the UK BIM Framework.
• Hands‑on experience developing and managing asset information standards, including AIRs, EIRs, and digital handover documentation.
• Extensive experience in BIM assurance and quality control, including audits, model reviews, and ensuring compliance with operational and project requirements.
• High competency in BIM software, particularly Autodesk Revit and Navisworks; experience with other Autodesk tools is beneficial.
• Experience delivering structured data outputs, including IFC and COBie, for use in asset and facilities management systems.
• Experience with integration of BIM with operational platforms such as CAFM or IWMS to support facilities and lifecycle asset management.
• Strong organisational and project delivery skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and stakeholders effectively using trackers and log management products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, SharePoint Lists, Planner, and PowerBI.
• Experience using or supporting Common Data Environments (CDEs) to ensure secure, collaborative, and consistent information management.
• Team leadership and mentoring experience, particularly in managing BIM professionals and supporting digital capability development.
• Stakeholder engagement and training delivery, promoting BIM adoption across departments and representing the organisation in external forums.
• Performance monitoring and innovation, using KPIs and feedback to drive continuous improvement and support digital twin development.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with asset or facilities management functions, especially in aligning BIM outputs with operational needs.
• Strong problem‑solving and process management, including the development and implementation of digital workflows.
• Familiarity with multiple digital document sharing platforms and their integration with BIM and CDE environments.
• Ability to coordinate with third‑party BIM and digital consultants, ensuring alignment with client‑side standards and expectations.
• Ability to multitask across projects of varying scale and complexity while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Commitment to health and safety, including the use of BIM/3D models to support Construction Design Management (CDM) and hazard mitigation.

Technical Skills

• Autodesk Revit – Advanced proficiency for model review, coordination, and data extraction.
• Navisworks – Manage for clash detection, model aggregation, and 4D simulation.
• Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms – Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Viewpoint, Asite, or Bentley ProjectWise.
• IFC and COBie standards – Ability to manage and validate structured data exports for asset handover and FM integration.
• Microsoft Office Suite – Strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, SharePoint Lists, Planner, and Power BI.
• BIM authoring and coordination tools – Familiarity with AutoCAD, BIM 360, and Navisworks.
• Data validation and scripting tools – Basic understanding of Dynamo for Revit (desirable).
• CAFM/IWMS integration – Understanding of how BIM data connects with CAFM/IWMS platforms.
• Model checking and validation tools – Experience with Solibri is advantageous.