BIM Manager – Transmission and Distribution Substations

My client is recognised for delivering high-quality projects across a diverse portfolio of energy and infrastructure work. Their success is driven by the diversity of thought, expertise and experience within their teams, and they foster a genuinely collaborative environment where every voice is valued.

As part of the UK’s Net Zero agenda, electricity networks play a critical role in enabling renewable energy connections. With transmission network operators securing approximately £8bn under the RIIO T2 package, this is an exciting time to be working at the forefront of the energy sector.

To support continued growth across Transmission and Distribution projects, my client is now seeking an experienced BIM Manager to join their Energy Practice. This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure, shape BIM delivery, and play a key role in delivering Net Zero solutions.

Your role

As BIM Manager, you will take a senior leadership role in the delivery of BIM model development and design services across Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Design electrical substation projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading BIM delivery across a growing portfolio of electrical substation projects
• Providing technical leadership on FEED and Detailed Design workstreams for clients such as National Grid, SSEN Transmission and other T&D organisations
• Developing and implementing the BIM strategy for the Transmission & Distribution sector
• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of CAD technicians to deliver high-quality models and drawings
• Managing 3D BIM model development, including federation, coordination, clash detection and resolution across multiple disciplines
• Leading the production of 2D design deliverables, including general arrangements, cable routing, earthing layouts and single line diagrams
• Ensuring compliance with internal standards, engineering codes and best practice (including BS 8888)
• Ensuring adherence to National Grid, SSEN and project-specific BIM standards and protocols
• Working closely with Project Information Managers to set up and manage Common Data Environments (ACC, BIM 360, Bentley ProjectWise)
• Preparing and delivering BIM training, standards and workflow guidance
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across BIM and CAD tools and processes
• Building and maintaining strong, trusted client relationships

You will be based in one of my client’s UK offices or work remotely, with opportunities to collaborate both on-site with clients and within multidisciplinary teams.

About you

You will be an experienced BIM or CAD professional with a strong leadership background and a proven track record delivering complex engineering design projects.

Key requirements include:

• Degree or diploma in Engineering Design, Drafting or a related discipline
• Experience in a BIM leadership or management role within a similar technical environment
• Strong understanding of engineering projects across the full asset lifecycle
• Demonstrable experience leading FEED or Detailed Design delivery for electrical substation projects
• Background working with transmission system operators, distribution network operators, or consultancies delivering to these organisations
• Proficiency with a range of CAD and BIM tools such as Plant 3D, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks Manage/Simulate, AutoCAD 2D, ReCap Pro and similar
• Experience delivering technically compliant design outputs and identifying design risks and issues
• Exposure to high-hazard industrial environments (e.g. Oil & Gas, petrochemical, high-voltage electrical infrastructure)
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work to tight deadlines and maintain high-quality outputs
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence working at all levels
• Right to work in the UK

Reward & benefits

My client offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, finances and lifestyle. You’ll benefit from extensive training and professional development opportunities, a hybrid working culture, and flexible holiday allowances-helping you balance a rewarding career with a fulfilling personal life.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.