RED Engineering Design
BIM Manager - London, Bicester or Newcastle
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BIM Manager - London, Bicester or Newcastle
BIM Manager – London, Bicester or Newcastle
RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low-energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.
Through our market-leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment while also helping clients realize ambitious plans for zero-carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centered around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value through our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.
We now seek an experienced BIM Manager to be based in our London, Bicester, or Newcastle office.
Role Responsibilities
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Leadership & Management
- Oversee the compilation and issue of Revit/BIM models across all business sectors.
- Assist with presentational material for clients.
- Provide training and knowledge sharing within the business.
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Library & Content Management
- Develop and enforce Red company standards aligned with industry AEC standards and BIMstore UK protocols.
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Revit & BIM Workflows
- Develop and enforce the use of parametric families, MEP system families, and intelligent families in Revit MEP.
- Transition technical details from traditional specifications into a single data model environment, ensuring coordinated data extraction.
- Audit 2D CAD drawings and 3D models.
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Team Collaboration & Workshops
- Plan and facilitate "inter-office" (internal) and "extra-office" (external) collaboration, leading BIM coordination processes.
- Create and manage AutoCAD and Revit project templates tailored to specific sectors.
- Set and enforce standards for visualization (colour/black-and-white) of drawings and sheets.
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Model Generation & Production
- Develop high-quality rendered images from Revit, SketchUp, and Navisworks.
- Generate animated fly-throughs of 3D project models using Revit and Navisworks.
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Project Representation & Bid Support
- Attend client interviews and project meetings (in-person/virtual) to present 3D model progress to stakeholders.
- Represent Red’s BIM capabilities in bid processes.
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Knowledge Sharing & Training
- Conduct BIM, CAD, and Revit user groups.
- Organize workshops (scheduled, internal, and sector-specific).
- Present at industry BIM events (preparation/training included).
- Train Red staff on evolving software versions, standards, and techniques.
- Travel to worksites in the Middle East and Asia for cross-office collaboration.
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Quality Assurance & Client Liaison
- Perform final model accuracy checks before issue.
- Liaise with lead office clients on model modifications.
- Monitor subordinates for fine-tuning adjustments as needed.
- Motivate teams to adopt new software techniques and refine workflows.
- Liaise with lead office staff regarding model production.
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Technical & Operational Tasks
- Model MEP systems across all business sectors.
- Develop schematic and detailed Revit/BIM MEP models.
- Coordinate with BIM consultants and Red engineers.
- Attend model coordination meetings.
- Deliver innovative sustainability-focused BIM modelling.
- Resolve design/constructive technical issues.
- Adjust workload plans/processes in response to project demands.
- Flag resource gaps to the design director to ensure timelines are met.
Role Requirements
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalents (desirable): BSc/BEng in a relevant engineering discipline, or BTEC National Dip in Construction.
- Preferred certifications in:
- Autodesk Revit MEP Fundamentals
- Autodesk Revit for Project Managers
- Autodesk NavisWorks
- AutoCAD 3D Drawing/Modelling, Advanced MEP Management
- SketchUp Advanced
- Revit Architecture Fundamentals
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 5 years of Revit project experience (desirable).
- Member/Associate of CIBSE or the Society of Digital Engineering (preferred).
- Previous experience in a global business (desirable).
- Expert knowledge in:
- Revit MEP
- AutoCAD
- Navisworks Manage
- BIM 360
- Basic knowledge: Revit Architecture & Structure
- Proven track record of:
- Live BIMART environment coordination.
- BIMserver management (whitsondouglass לוג...) (Note: Understanding of BIM360/Revit Server at logistics/usage levels).
- Creation of project BIM execution plans.
- Developing and adhering to live company BIM models.
- Existing experience coordinating in a construction site workshop using 3D modelling software, producing construction workshop drawings.
- MEP Servicing Expertise:
- Understanding of installation/installation requirements, clearance, maintenance, and support.
- Ability to fully coordinate MEP services within 3D/2D environments following project engineer outlines.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Basic working knowledge of AutoLISP, Dynamo, or VBA (desirable, not essential).
- Ability to customize AutoCAD/Revit menus and create MEP parts & libraries.
- comando logic knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit scripting automation (optional).
- Construction & Safety Compliance:
- An understanding of mechanical & electrical engineering.
- Sound Health & Safety (H&S) awareness.
- Leadership & Communication:
- Proven team leader experience (essential).
- Presentation skills for client engagements.
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Soft Skills & Work Culture
- Self-motivated and able to cope under pressure during client deadlines.
- Patience for ongoing feedback and aim for 3D model refinement.
- Global collaboration competency (ability to work across multi-territorial Red offices).
Benefits
Core Benefits
Competitive salary and freely funded pension plan aligning with experience.
Flexibility & Growth Opportunities
- 23 annual leave days, increasing to 28 days over five years of service.
- Hybrid working policy.
- Holiday pay/buy systems (purchase/leave buy-back flexibility).
Financial & Well-being Support
- Free charitable leave
- Enrichment of Healthcare schemes (dependant on tenure).
- *Continued learning sponsorship.
- Wellness initiatives (purposeful days off for ancient practices, physical, or mental rejuvenation).
Culture & Rewards
- Mentorship in action – strong, open and collaborative customer-facing teams to guide and lead.
- Comprehensive case construction and feature extras.
- Non-contractual performance bonus awards.
- Equal opportunities employer
This role is our best fit for individuals with the right to live and work in the UK without visa restrictions.
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