BIM Coordinator

Job Description

With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, look to invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the Strategic Project team will play a key role in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.

SPEN are currently recruiting a BIM Coordinator to enable the business and strategic projects to implement BIM processes and technologies for the design and construction of SPT's infrastructure. The BIM Coordinators will drive the implementation of processes and technologies through the life cycle of projects ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 19650 and internal and external procedures. This will enable SPT and contractors exchange information accurately and securely utilising common data environment and cloud technologies.

This role involves managing internal and external interfaces including EPC contractors and OEMs.

What you'll be doing

As a BIM Coordinator, you will collaborate closely with project managers, overseeing multiple strategic projects and championing our internal BIM procedures and central processes.

You will be at the forefront of BIM and Digital Design practices, driving continual improvement and pushing boundaries to make a tangible difference in the success of our projects, ensuring high-quality standards are met and exceeded.

You will also assist project teams to meet client, business and industry requirements. This will include:

• Working closely with the BIM Manager to manage and Coordinate BIM Standards: Develop, implement, and enforce ISO 19650 standards and protocols on projects.
• BIM Documentation and Workflow: Create and maintain project facing BIM documentation from organisational templates and workflow processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Training and Support: Provide training and technical support to project teams on software and tools, including Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) modules.
• Project Setup and Coordination: Assist in BIM project setup and coordinate with contractor project teams to ensure proper implementation.
• Model Review and Management: Review and manage BIM model data for conformance with client requirements.
• BIM Meetings: Participate in BIM meetings along with BIM Manager & Lead appointed parties to resolve issues and streamline processes.
• Team Support: Support BIM Managers on managing various tasks on multiple projects within strategic portfolio.
• Site Visits: Conduct regular site visits as needed to support Lead Appointed Parties, ensuring smooth execution of design intent. Provide on-site assistance to the project team for model coordination, design validation, and identify potential blockers on design-related issues during construction.

What you'll bring

• Recognised qualification in architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience in a Design, Digital or BIM-related role within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry.
• Experience with BIM standards, particularly ISO 19650.
• Demonstrable experience with Model validation and Data validation.
• Proficiency in digital tools such as Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Solibri, Revizto, or similar.
• Experience working with COBie (Construction-Operations Building information exchange) and IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) data formats.
• Experience working with common data environments (CDEs) such as Viewpoint for Projects or similar.
• Familiarity with BIM Information requirements documents such as EIR, PIR, AIR & OIR
• Experience in working on either General contractor or Client-side role.
• Clear, concise communication with clients, colleagues and subcontractors.

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to SaveSmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.