Deputy Head of BIM

Description and requirements

Job Introduction

We have a vacancy for a Deputy Head of BIM on our HS2 London Tunnels Contract.

Reporting to and supporting the Head of BIM, you will be responsible for delivering the Employer's BIM requirements as described in the accepted BIM Execution Plan, including BIM Benefits, BIM Capabilities and KPIs.

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Main Responsibilities

Working closely with the Head of BIM in delivering the Employer's BIM requirements (WI350) as described in the accepted BEP, including BIM Benefits, BIM Capabilities, KPIs etc.

Working closely with the Area BIM Leads (East, Central, West) in Sharing and Managing the PIM (Project Information Model) and the AIM (Asset Information Model) throughout the technical lifecycle to all stakeholders (including HS2, SCS, Supply Chain).

Working with the Head of BIM and Area BIM Leads (where required) in ensuring procedures are up to date and accurate for supply chain engagement and deliverables (including but not limited to SWI900).

Providing support to the Head of BIM and Area BIM Leads (where required) on the management and maintenance of the BIM Team dashboards.

Stepping into Head of BIM responsibilities when they are absent or otherwise engaged.

Liaising, coordinating and collaborating with Design House BIM Lead to address opportunities and challenges associated with Design House BIM Delivery.

Working with the SCS BIM Team with managing change through the Employer's Change process (PMIs, GCs etc).

Liaising, coordinating and collaborating on managing change implemented via Technical Assurance and Other disciplines that drive BIM data deliverables, in particular in-depth data challenges affecting the BIM data throughout the project lifecycle (including various stakeholders such as DH, SCS and supply chain).

Support and coordinate the SCS BIM Team on HS2 Assurance Reviews / TARs.

Supporting the development and deployment of BIM data requirements associated with the mobile tech solutions across SCS JV (Zutec).

Work closely with the SCS AssetWise and Document control team to ensure BIM processes are adhered to as well as ensure integration of system is streamlined, addressing and resolving challenges, e.g. TIDP creation, IFC drawing workflow.

Participate in HS2's Digital Engineering working group and to liaise with the client's BIM Team and other Main Works Civil Contracts to ensure sharing of best practice, innovation and continuous improvement.

Guiding, developing and empowering the BIM team in terms of technical and professional skills & competencies as well as encouraging behaviours / cultures supporting collaboration across the project.

Growing the team where necessary / providing assistance in recruiting BIM personnel.

Providing focal point for information management issues on the project.

Communicating and presenting BIM relevant topics and the SCS BIM approach to HS2 and stakeholders in support of the interface manager.

The Ideal Candidate

Strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills at various levels (SLT/Director level and Team Leader level).

Prior experience in managing a BIM Team.

Thorough knowledge of the development and implementation of BEPs and BIM processes, especially with a data driven mindset.

Deep understanding of UK BIM Framework: BS1192, PAS1192 and ISO 19650 suite of standards and Government Construction strategies. Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Flexible working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More information about the role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us:

Closing date

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.