BIM Manager - Senior Consultant – Real Estate – UK Wide in Manchester

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, transforming together to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives.

Due to increased workload and securing new clients within the Education and Data Centre sector, we have a new opportunity for a Senior Consultant, specialising in BIM, to join our team. Our team are recognised as global experts in the development and deployment of BIM on major projects and programmes, delivering client outcomes which mutually benefit the supply chain and add value to projects.

The approach underpinning our delivery is:

• Forward thinking
• Careful planning
• Shared understanding
• Transparency and collaboration
• Independent and open methodology

We work holistically with our wider business to provide an environment for innovation and deliver success on projects where BIM is core to the delivery and operation of assets. We lead the BIM process at organisational, programme and project level through:

• Discovery and understanding
• Client adoption strategy and strategic project setup
• Project and programme BIM execution planning
• BIM implementation, information management and supply chain management
• BIM compliance checking and data verification

The individual will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team delivering and implementing Information Management from strategy level to project level for global clients. Our current openings are specifically for Education and Data Centre sector opportunities. You do not need specific sector experience but it is favourable.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Capture client requirements to author bespoke BIM strategies and workflows that align with industry best practices.
• Implementation Leadership: Manage the rollout of BIM methodologies across programs and projects, ensuring successful adoption by clients, design teams, and contractors.
• Technical Assurance: Conduct structured model reviews, clash detection, and data analysis to mitigate risks and ensure delivery against project requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Facilitate workshops and interface with project partners to communicate strategies.
• Commercial & Business Support: Create bid proposals, write detailed reports, and contribute to the development of internal documentation and quality processes.
• Team Supervision: Lead and manage teams by peer‑reviewing deliverables, supporting colleagues, and maintaining high quality standards.

Experience & Technical Skills

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 3+ years in a BIM Manager role, preferably with a strong understanding of consultancy environments and project lifecycles.
• Standards Compliance: Deep working knowledge of BS EN ISO 19650, the Information Management Initiative Framework, and industry information management standards.
• 3D Authoring: Proficiency in industry-leading 3D modelling software such as Revit or ArchiCAD.
• Coordination & Validation: Expert use of clash detection and model checking tools like Solibri and Navisworks.
• Common Data Environment (CDE) Experience: Strong experience of CDE platforms such as ACC, Asite and Viewpoint.
• Reporting: Proficiency with data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Data Verification: Ability to analyse and validate model data, including an understanding of COBie data requirements.
• Emerging Technology: Understanding of the wider technology market to support client delivery.

Personal Skills

• Stakeholder Communication: Ability to facilitate workshops and interface effectively with clients, design teams, and contractors.
• Leadership & Influence: Proven capability to lead teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Critical Thinking: A proactive approach to identifying risks and proposing appropriate mitigations.
• Inquisitive Mindset: A strong desire to research the emerging technology market and continuously learn new software skills.
• Autonomy & Drive: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within diverse, multi‑skilled teams.

Qualifications

Preferably educated to degree level or with sufficient demonstrable workplace experience to satisfy the requirements of the role.

Additional Information

We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.