Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Working Hours: 45 hours per week - Full time on site
Employer: Carmichael UK (on behalf of a major tier‑one contractor)
Clearance: BPSS Security Clearance required
About the Opportunity
Carmichael UK is recruiting an experienced BIM Manager to join a major long‑term infrastructure redevelopment project at a secure Royal Navy facility in Plymouth. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK’s most complex and high‑profile engineering programmes, working within an established digital engineering environment and leading a growing BIM function.
We’re seeking a proactive, technically strong professional who is passionate about digital construction and capable of driving BIM strategy, innovation and system adoption across a multidisciplinary delivery team.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will be working within a live MOD facility. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the BIM team and champion digital construction best practices across the project.
- Support the development, management and control of the project BIM brief, programme and deliverables.
- Drive innovation, exploring new digital methods to improve performance and efficiencies.
Coordination & Model Management
- Manage full model coordination and validation across the project team and subcontractors.
- Support design and digital production teams to produce accurate 3D models in line with client and project standards.
- Ensure correct use of the Common Data Environment (CDE) as set out in the BEP.
Technical Expertise
- Use and support others in key BIM and digital tools including:
Revit, AutoCAD, Solibri, ProjectWise, Synchro, and others.
- Advantageous experience: site data capture systems, digital site delivery tools, and access control platforms (e.g., Datascope).
- Implement and uphold ISO 19650 Parts 1–5.
- Review and authorise information models for sharing.
Assurance, Risk & Compliance
- Oversee BIM gateway assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage and mitigate design risks using federation and clash detection tools.
- Contribute to high safety and environmental standards aligned with project policies.
Training, Support & Continuous Improvement
- Identify training needs and deliver BIM and digital construction training across teams.
- Capture lessons learned, best practice and process improvements for wider organisational benefit.
- Work closely with multiple stakeholders including engineering, construction and supply chain teams.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills, with experience in diverse multidisciplinary teams.
- Extensive experience delivering BIM on major projects, ideally within complex or secure environments.
- Understanding of SALs, NDAs and information security protocols.
- Experience managing digital production teams and coordinating with multiple design stakeholders.
- Ability to operate on site 3–5 days per week with flexibility for agreed home working.
Security & Eligibility Requirements
Due to the sensitive nature of this project:
- BPSS security clearance is required (processing time approx. 4-6 weeks).
- Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country.
- Candidates must have full employment history for the past 5 years in UK or NATO/MISWG countries