Overview
Operations Manager - BIM role at Murphy Geospatial, a Woolpert Company, London. Hybrid role in the Digital Engineering department; suitable for a Senior BIM Technician seeking a managerial role or an experienced BIM Manager/Coordinator aiming to advance in the geospatial sector.
About Murphy Geospatial
Murphy Geospatial is part of Woolpert, a premier architecture, engineering, geospatial and consulting firm with over 2,000 employees and 60 offices on five continents. Woolpert is a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company, a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm and has earned seven Great Place to Work certifications.
Murphy Geospatial captures, collates, verifies and governs geospatial data across six sectors: Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, Property and Natural Environment. Founded in 1983, our workflows have been refined through the delivery of over 27,000 projects. The Murphy Geospatial and Woolpert union enables career growth and training opportunities.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a BIM Operations Manager to join our Digital Engineering department in London. This role balances departmental and project management with hands-on BIM modelling on high-profile projects, using the latest software and workflows to enhance modelling processes. This is a hybrid role with one day per week in our Watford office after onboarding.
Responsibilities
Department & Team Management
- Oversee operations of the in-house modelling team.
- Schedule staff and equipment efficiently across projects.
- Provide training, mentoring and motivation to support team development.
- Support HR activities including recruitment, performance management, appraisals and employee relations.
- Maintain BIM hardware, software licenses, and ensure Health & Safety compliance.
Project Oversight & Delivery
- Monitor ongoing projects, assist with technical delivery and model setups (including Navisworks).
- Collaborate with Heads of Department, Managing Director, and Finance to ensure projects meet budget and timelines.
- Conduct quality assurance and prepare for audits, maintaining BSI ISO19650 Kitemark certification.
- Financial tracking on a project-by-project and monthly basis, and recording of all works in the company’s business management system.
- Participate in site/survey activities as needed for project delivery.
- Ensure compliance with BIM standards and client requirements throughout the full project lifecycle.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Manage client communication, updates and expectations from project start to completion.
- Assist with project tenders, proposals, quotations, and submission of key data.
- Develop and maintain a panel of subcontractors aligned with business strategy.
- Facilitate business growth by working with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, JV partners, and technology providers.
- Refine workflows related to Scan-to-BIM, quality assurance, and model validation.
- Lead research and innovation on BIM workflows, software and equipment.
- Conduct presentations to promote the company’s BIM offering internally and externally as required.
- Support continuous improvement and explore new digital tools to streamline BIM processes.
Requirements
- BIM Coordination or BIM Management Certification and/or minimum 7 years relevant experience
- Experience with Autodesk suite (Revit, Navisworks, BIM360)
- Expert understanding of model coordination and federation
- Strong experience with 3D laser scanning and Scan-to-BIM modelling from point clouds
- Competency with ArchiCAD, AECOSIM, Unity, Solibri or similar
- Experience of team management and project management in a BIM-related context
- The right to work in the UK
- Degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field
Key Attributes
- Ability to implement workflows and look for opportunities to improve and streamline processes
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
- Flexible, positive attitude and a team player
- Forward-thinking and open to exploring new innovative solutions and BIM workflows
- Structured planning with good problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable mentoring less experienced team members
Employee Benefits
- Company Vehicle/Car Allowance (role dependent)
- Healthcare/Dental scheme after 6 months
- Allowance payments when working away
- Education assistance and career development
- Access to Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Annual salary review
- Early Friday finish
- Referral Bonus
- Service Awards
- Principal program: Opportunity to become an owner of the firm
- Death in Service Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program; including Wellbeing
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company-wide Social Events
Why build your career with Murphy Geospatial?
- Widely Recognised: We are experienced, professional, innovative, and technologically proficient surveying company.
- Cutting Edge Technologies: we use the latest technological equipment.
- Support network: We pride ourselves on our excellent support network of employees and management.
- Equality & Opportunity: We are committed to equality of opportunity in our employment practices.
- Breadth of Experience: We operate across sectors to give staff broad knowledge and experience.
- Learning & Growth: We support and develop our people to achieve their ambitions.
- Exclusive Clients: We work with a broad spectrum of exclusive clients.
Murphy Geospatial HR Philosophy
Our people are a critical part of our success and represent the value of Murphy Geospatial through their actions and decisions every day. We focus on recruiting the best people and investing in their development to create an environment where staff are engaged and satisfied.
Murphy Geospatial are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
To all agencies: Please refrain from contacting any employee about this requisition. If a candidate is hired outside Murphy Geospatial’s application process, no fee will be paid unless agencies were engaged by Murphy Geospatial’s Talent Acquisition Team under a contract.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Project Management, Engineering, and Other
Industries
- Construction, Surveying and Mapping Services, and Civil Engineering
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