Job overview

We have an opportunity for a Grade 6 BIM Design Manager, to join our creative and inclusive team in the Dubai Office. Our team have worked on an array of prestigious and exciting projects across a variety of sectors, including Commercial, Residential and Aviation.

The position is both an internal and external facing role overseeing and leading the implementation on BIM and Information Management (IM) on our projects. You will provide support to the team and the leadership and advise to our collaborators and clients, helping them achieve their goals and objectives. You will also be required to network with the wider business, providing links to digital initiatives and seeking pragmatic ways to improve our working practices.

You will help deliver the BIM and IM strategy and further develop the career plan, chartership routes and learning paths for the discipline, and provide line management and support the development and expansion of the team. You will also be involved in bids, project forecasting and work winning, and identify opportunities by engaging with project teams and clients.

At Arup we have career and development opportunities and leadership roles in BIM, and IM is considered a burgeoning discipline. Arup also has a \xe2\x80\x98work unbound\xe2\x80\x99 approach to our working week, you can read more on the company website.

Responsibilities

Based in Dubai but working closely with teams across the United Kingdom, India, Middle East and Africa region and the globe, you will work in a dynamic team on diverse projects whilst gaining the opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge in BIM, IM and Digital:

• Managing the Information Requirements on projects, including reviewing and writing documents such as the Exchange/Asset Information Requirements, the BIM Execution Plan and supplementary documents

• Advising clients on their Employers Requirements and strategic needs

• Collaborating with the wider design team and contractors

• Managing BIM Coordination on projects, including federating models, clash detection, and managing the issue resolution process

• Managing Quality Assurance/Control and compliance on projects

• Managing Common Data Environments (CDEs)

• Implementing and managing processes on projects (including automation)

• Researching and implementing emerging technologies

• Staying informed of industry trends and emerging markets, such as Smart Buildings, IoT and Digital Twin

• Growing and maintaining relationships and becoming well-connected with key stakeholders across the business and industry

• Sharing expertise and influencing on a global scale

• Managing multiple projects and a team with varying skills and expertise

• Chairing meetings and running workshops

• Providing support, development, and mentoring to the team

• Supporting bids and fee proposals, and forecasting spend

• Promoting Arup through presentations, speaking engagements and lectures

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects on IM and BIM on projects

Requirements and skills

• A university degree in a relevant discipline and/or completed apprenticeship in the AEC industry

• Proven experience within the AEC industry

• Proven experience in design and collaboration in the build environment

• Expert knowledge of BIM authoring, coordination, and collaboration tools

• Proven experience working in a BIM environment and multidisciplinary coordination

• A good working knowledge of relevant standards, such as ISO 19650

• A commercial awareness of BIM and IM, and an ability review contracts, scope, and design responsibilities

• Extensive experience in managing CDEs

• Experience in delivering projects to stages of Work

• Experience in managing a team and the development of others

• A knowledge of the connected areas of BIM and IM, including GIS, Asset Data, Systems management

• A knowledge of project documentation and delivery methods, and interoperability between platforms

Reward and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector.

Benefits include cover under the UAE Healthcare Plan (private medical insurance with dental cover up to a limit), Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance cover. These are funded by us and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical and mental wellbeing.

In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm\xe2\x80\x99s financial performance.

We also offer Schooling allowance for up to 3 children who live in the UAE (caps apply), Professional subscriptions (reimbursement for up to 3 subscriptions to a limited amount approved by the Firm), interest free loans for house rental costs, employee assistance programme (counselling) and holiday trading (buy or sell of up to 5 days holiday per year).

Different people, shared values

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all backgrounds.

What happens next?

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online.

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