Senior Digital Construction Manager
Meet Our Recruiter
Luke Kinsey
About the Role
Job Title: Senior Digital Construction Manager
Location: London
Project: Life Sciences Facility
Salary: Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is a globally renowned Tier 1 contractor with a mission to push the limits of ambition and create transformative, sustainable spaces that deliver lasting value to communities worldwide. Their strategy is built on a culture of responsibility, innovation, and excellence. For more on their purpose and values, visit their corporate strategy site.
In their construction division, they combine cutting-edge technical knowledge with consultancy expertise to drive exceptional project outcomes.
About the Role
As a Senior Digital Construction Manager, you'll lead the delivery of digital and information management across the project lifecycle. You'll work closely with project teams and clients to define standards, manage digital workflows within the Common Data Environment (CDE), and ensure successful handover of information models.
The Project
Be part of a ground-breaking development - a world-first centre that will accelerate the translation of pioneering research into life-changing treatments. The facility will bring together researchers, clinicians, and patients in one collaborative space, including:
- Seven floors of labs, consultation rooms, and shared workspaces
- A state-of-the-art MRI suite with five scanners
- A 220-seat lecture theatre
- Advanced core labs for microscopy, transcriptomics, and tissue processing
Key Responsibilities
- Lead BIM and digital delivery across all project stages
- Develop BIM Execution Plans and client handover strategies
- Maintain alignment with ISO 19650 standards and security protocols
- Oversee the production of Information Requirements (OIR, AIR, PIR, EIR)
- Create and manage project information models (up to RIBA Stage 3)
- Evaluate technologies and improve BIM workflows
- Support CDE governance, assurance, and compliance processes
- Collaborate with teams on carbon reduction and net zero strategies
- Deliver internal training and support knowledge sharing
- Conduct interviews and recruit for BIM roles
- Represent the company at industry events and forums
Skills and Experience
Required:
- Strong knowledge of BIM standards (ISO 19650, BS 1192), IFC, COBie, and classification systems
- Proficiency in Autodesk tools (cloud and desktop), content management systems, and data visualisation platforms
- Experience managing CDEs and digital delivery at a senior level
- Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills
- Level 6 qualification (e.g., Bachelor's degree, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent)
Desirable:
- Familiarity with GIS tools and Adobe Suite
- Postgraduate qualification (Level 7) such as MSc or MEng
- Commitment to inclusive design and sustainable construction practices
If you're a forward-thinking digital construction leader ready to shape the future of life science infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
