BIM Manager in Nelson

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 19650-1 (Concepts and Principles)
• ISO 19650-2 (Delivery Phase of Assets)
• ISO 19650-3 (Operational Phase of Assets)
• ISO 19650-4 (Information Exchange)
• ISO 19650-5 (Security‑Minded Information Management)
• Support Protec's alignment with the UK BIM Framework and 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential – ISO 19650 Practitioner or Lead Practitioner certification, relevant qualification in BIM, Construction, Building Services, Engineering, Information Management, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Essential – 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.
• Desirable – 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 19650‑5; experience supporting organisational BIM maturity programmes and ISO 19650 implementation or certification initiatives.

Skills / Abilities

• Essential – Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and Common Data Environment platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360), Viewpoint, Asite, or equivalent; excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Desirable – Strong organisational and project management skills.

Other

• Essential – 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).
• Desirable – Experience within Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, Security Systems, Building Services, or Life Safety sectors.