BIM Manager (Energy)

Overview

BIM Manager (Energy) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. You will lead the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) across current and future Infrastructure and Energy projects, driving digital excellence across all project phases from planning through to delivery. You will collaborate with WSP teams across various global offices to ensure alignment, build capability, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• As BIM Manager, you will lead the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) across current and future Infrastructure and Energy projects.
• You will play a key role in driving digital excellence across all project phases, from planning through to delivery.
• A core aspect of the role includes collaborating with WSP teams across various global offices to ensure alignment, build capability, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Review existing BIM workflows on completed and ongoing projects.
• Identify process inefficiencies, gaps, and improvement opportunities in modelling, coordination, and data exchange.
• Develop, document, and implement a standardized BIM Execution Plan (BEP) template and supporting documentation in line with ISO 19650 and industry best practices.
• Establish BIM standards, protocols, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Ensure project teams are trained on and consistently apply these standards.
• Define and lead the team’s BIM and digital delivery roadmap.
• Promote digital innovation, automation, and integrated workflows across all project stages.
• Serve as the Project BIM Manager on projects.
• Coordinate with discipline leads, project managers and design managers to ensure BIM deliverables align with design and delivery goals.
• Oversee model setup, data structure, clash detection, issue resolution, and model federation.
• Manage project-specific CDEs and ensure compliance with BEP and client BIM requirements.
• Collaborate with WSP Global Capacity Centre to align delivery with internal BIM standards and project expectations.
• Provide quality control, technical reviews, and ongoing support to global delivery teams.
• Design and lead BIM training sessions for Energy team members across locations.
• Act as a key person, promoting digital transformation and collaboration within the Energy team in collaboration with Wider WSP BIM Managers/teams.
• Work with clients and stakeholders to communicate BIM strategies, delivery approaches, and compliance requirements.
• Lead and contribute to BIM coordination meetings, workshops, and digital planning reviews.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading BIM implementation across multi-disciplinary infrastructure or energy projects, including the development of BIM Execution Plans and standards aligned with ISO 19650.
• Strong technical expertise in BIM software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Bentley products) with practical knowledge of model coordination, data exchange, and digital workflows.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage and support global delivery teams, lead training sessions, and promote digital best practices across diverse teams.
• Strategic mindset with a passion for digital transformation, including driving innovation, process improvement, and automation in project delivery.
• Relevant degree or professional background in engineering, construction, or digital design, supported by BIM-specific training or certifications (e.g., BRE, Autodesk, etc).

Don\\\’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you? Benefits

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

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