ABOUT US

EDC was established in 2003 and thanks to our quality-driven approach to engineering and ethos, we have grown during a period when most companies in this sector have struggled. We have continued to increase our workload and deliver quality and innovative engineering solutions.

As pioneers in the design of low-energy, high-performance buildings and systems, EDC fully supports the importance placed on sustainability and welcomes the challenges this presents. We are the first BIM Level 2 Certified Consultancy in the UK and Ireland and deliver projects from our four offices in Ireland – Cork, Limerick, Galway & Dublin, our UK office based in London and our Istanbul Office in Turkey. EDC has also seen significant recent expansion overseas in the African market.

OUR MISSION

Committed to delivering excellence in MEP & sustainability services where we can add positive impact to the environment and our society.

OUR VISION

To be recognised as the UK and Ireland's leading experts in sustainable MEP engineering, known for excellence in delivery, innovation, and a commitment to a resilient, environmentally responsible future achieved by putting our people first and investing in their continuous development.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

EDC is preparing for a future where engineering and BIM are increasingly integrated. To lead this, we are seeking a Group Head of BIM — a senior leadership role with business-wide accountability for how engineering design is translated into BIM delivery.

This role owns the end-to-end workflow from engineering design intent through to Revit-based BIM delivery, ensuring quality, consistency, efficiency, and compliance across all EDC offices and remote teams.

You will lead BIM as a core business function, ensuring that delivery is standardised, commercially robust, and aligned with engineering outputs.

The Group Head of BIM is responsible for:

Owning and governing BIM delivery across EDC
Designing and continuously improving the engineering-to-BIM workflow
Ensuring BIM delivery is standardised, compliant (ISO 19650), and commercially robust
Driving measurable efficiency and quality improvements through BIM processes
Leading people, standards, systems, and performance across offices
Owning BIM delivery performance, including resource utilisation and commercial outcomes (hours vs fee)
Owning BIM input into tenders and external positioning of EDC’s BIM capability

This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical credibility, people management, and operational accountability.

Business-wide Leadership & Governance

Own BIM as a functional discipline across EDC
Define and enforce BIM standards, workflows, and governance
Act as the senior authority for BIM delivery, compliance, and performance
Own the BIM progression roadmap and report progress, risks, and performance to senior leadership

Engineering–BIM Workflow Ownership

Own and continuously improve the end-to-end engineering-to-BIM workflow
Ensure workflows are scalable, repeatable, and embedded into standards and QA
Use live project data (hours, QA, delivery issues) to monitor performance and intervene where required

Operational Excellence & Delivery Performance

Identify inefficiencies and implement BIM-driven improvements
Build business cases for tools and capability investment
Own BIM hours performance across projects (burn vs fee, risk identification)
Intervene in underperforming projects and approve corrective actions where required

People Leadership & Capability

Lead BIM Leads across all offices and work closely with the Digital Process Lead
Set expectations, KPIs, and development plans for BIM team members
Own BIM capability development, including competency frameworks, training, and succession planning
Manage BIM resource allocation and capacity across offices

QA, Compliance & Standards

Design and operate BIM QA frameworks and stage-gate reviews
Ensure compliance with ISO 19650
Lead audits and corrective actions
Own BIM standards (BEPs, templates, golden rules, etc.)
Own the implementation of ISO 19650 in delivery (aligned with Quality Lead ownership of the system)
Oversee live QA, ensuring standards are applied and enforced across projects

Tools & Digital Environment

Own the BIM software stack, including governance and approval of tools
Lead tool assessments, roll out and team adoption and ensure compliance with ISO 19650 data requirements
Own the Common Data Environment (ACC / BIM 360), including structure, permissions, and usage standards
Ensure consistent use of approved tools across all offices

Commercial & Client Engagement

Monitor BIM cost, productivity, and input to pricing and bids
Support project teams on BIM scope and resourcing
Represent EDC externally and monitor industry trends
Lead BIM input into major tenders, including requirements, compliance, and client positioning
Support client engagement and escalate BIM issues beyond project level where required

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Own the BIM innovation and AI BIM related agenda
Identify, pilot, and roll out new tools and improvements
Manage and prioritise BIM initiatives based on business impact

Reporting & Escalation

Provide regular reporting on BIM performance, risks, and delivery metrics
Act as escalation point for BIM delivery issues and cross-office challenges

People & Culture

Set tone and ambition for the BIM community
Champion quality, compliance, and digital culture
Support wellbeing, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
Build a consistent, connected BIM community across all offices

Note: The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and may vary as necessitated by your evolving role and the overall business objectives of the company. The post-holder will be required to maintain and enhance their knowledge, skills, and aptitudes necessary to respond to a changing environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Honours degree in a relevant engineering discipline
MBA or postgraduate qualification in Strategic Management or Project Management desirable
Minimum 6+ years’ experience in engineering (technical) roles
Minimum 4+ years’ experience in team management
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in strategic or corporate management
Proven experience with accountability for business unit or office-level performance, including revenue, margin, and delivery outcomes

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Strong BIM delivery expertise within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, including Revit workflows and Common Data Environments (ACC/BIM 360)
Working knowledge of ISO 19650 and BIM governance, QA, and compliance frameworks
Proven ability to design, standardise, and improve end-to-end engineering-to-BIM workflows
Strong commercial awareness, including resource utilisation, project performance, and tender input
Demonstrated ability to lead teams across multiple locations, set clear expectations, and drive accountability
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and escalate where required
Data-driven approach to performance management, with the ability to identify issues and implement corrective actions
Awareness of digital, automation, and AI trends within BIM and the wider AEC industry

BENEFITS

Competitive salary
Paid Overtime / Time In Lieu / Flexitime
Performance & Development Management, including Annual salary reviews and Annual Performance related Bonus Payment
Annual Wellbeing Payment
Company Matched Pension Scheme & Death in Service
Industry leading 28 Days Leave
Educational & Masters Support
1 extra week’s paid leave on reaching your 5th Anniversary
Chartership Pathway & Paid Membership Fees
Engineering Excellence Weekend (Weekend with Team EDC) - Previous locations include Killarney, Edinburgh, Bantry, Brighton, Aran Islands.
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Health Checks
Flexible & remote working all year round
1 month of continuous remote working from any location, once a year. (Work from anywhere for 1 month, once a year)
Highly accredited People Experience Promise (Engineering Excellence, Together) focusing on Winning, Growth, Innovation, Leadership and People Focus.
Bike to Work Scheme
Employee of the Quarter & Year - Financial reward and public recognition

Whilst working with EDC you will feel like you belong. You will have every opportunity to get stuck in and make an immediate impact. We offer a competitive remuneration package with flexible working policies. We empower our employees, encourage them to be the best that they can be and reward success. Career advancement and professional development are core to how we work and reward our people.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

We know you live a busy life and so, we have adopted a hiring process that is targeted and streamlined. We focus on your fit with EDC as well as your technical skill match.

APPLY – REVIEW – INTERVIEW – OFFER - ONBOARDING

Apply: Find an open role that interests you with EDC via one of our recruitment channels.

Review: Applications are read by real engineering managers who are both experts in interpreting resumes and are familiar with all EDC’s jobs within a talent segment—not just the one you applied for.

Interview: We use a competency-based interviewing process that is intended to help us minimize unconscious bias while also making sure we hire people who will thrive within EDC.

Offer: We ensure we come back as quickly as possible with regards to whether you will be made an offer. If you verbally accept, we will send through an official written offer and begin the onboarding process.

Group BIM Manager

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