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Head of BIM & Digital
October 20, 2021 | Comments Off on Head of BIM & Digital
Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire
Business Unit: Regional Buildings - Clients and Markets
Contract: Permanent, full time
The Head of BIM and Digital (Construction) is responsible for the leadership, strategic direction, coordination and governance for information management using BIM across the Construction business stream.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for functional leadership of BIM (consisting of 18 BIM specialists, with BIM Managers reporting indirectly) as well as functional leadership of document control. This role is also the discipline lead for 'digital' and forms part of a core team of workstream leads delivering Kier's 'Digital by Default' programme.
As well as having a detailed understanding and knowledge of the standards underpinning the BIM process and specifically the UK BIM Framework (ISO 19650 series etc.), expert soft skills are essential with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels throughout the business. A close working relationship with all departments/disciplines will be required, especially with IT, Design Management and Quality.
An external industry presence and input via groups such as the UK BIM Alliance will be required, to ensure Kier are represented, contribute and gain insight into emerging policies and standards.
What do we need from you?
Due to the nature of the role we will need you to have knowledge of openBIM standards such as IFC and COBie to support information interoperability. Strong leadership skills with the ability to think both strategically and practically. We will also require you to have experience of implementing the 1192 suite of documents and detailed knowledge of the ISO 19650 series or standards.
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car or allowance, private healthcare, Eligibility to a discretionary bonus plan, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, .
Flexible/Agile Working
At Kier we believe that - wherever we can, whether office or site-based - we should embrace an agile/flexible approach to working. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to do this. Please don't hesitate to ask during the recruitment process around agile working and flexibility - We'll do our best to support you.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.
Closing Date: 17/11/2021
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
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