BIM Manager - Transmission and Distribution (Energy)

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role

As BIM Manager, you will lead the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) across current and future Infrastructure and Energy projects. You will play a key role in driving digital excellence across all project phases, from planning through to delivery. A core aspect of the role includes collaborating with WSP teams across various global offices to ensure alignment, build capability, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review existing BIM workflows on completed and ongoing projects.
• Identify process inefficiencies, gaps, and improvement opportunities in modelling, coordination, and data exchange.
• Develop, document, and implement a standardized BIM Execution Plan (BEP) template and supporting documentation in line with ISO 19650 and industry best practices.
• Establish BIM standards, protocols, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Ensure project teams are trained on and consistently apply these standards.
• Define and lead team's BIM and digital delivery roadmap.
• Promote digital innovation, automation, and integrated workflows across all project stages.
• Serve as the Project BIM Manager on projects.
• Coordinate with discipline leads, project managers and design managers to ensure BIM deliverables align with design and delivery goals.
• Oversee model setup, data structure, clash detection, issue resolution, and model federation.
• Manage project-specific CDEs and ensure compliance with BEP and client BIM requirements.
• Collaborate with WSP Global Capacity Centre to align delivery with internal BIM standards and project expectations.
• Provide quality control, technical reviews, and ongoing support to global delivery teams.
• Design and lead BIM training sessions for Energy team members across locations.
• Act as a key person, promoting digital transformation and collaboration within the Energy team in collaboration with Wider WSP BIM Managers/teams.
• Work with clients and stakeholders to communicate BIM strategies, delivery approaches, and compliance requirements.
• Lead and contribute to BIM coordination meetings, workshops, and digital planning reviews.

What we'll be looking for you to demonstrate

• Proven experience leading BIM implementation across multi-disciplinary infrastructure or energy projects, including the development of BIM Execution Plans and standards aligned with ISO 19650.
• Strong technical expertise in BIM software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Bentley products) with practical knowledge of model coordination, data exchange, and digital workflows.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage and support global delivery teams, lead training sessions, and promote digital best practices across diverse teams.
• Strategic mindset with a passion for digital transformation, including driving innovation, process improvement, and automation in project delivery.
• Relevant degree or professional background in engineering, construction, or digital design, supported by BIM-specific training or certifications (e.g., BRE, Autodesk, etc).

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.



Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.