Senior BIM Manager

We are Deerns, an international engineering and consultancy firm specialising in mechanical and electrical building services, energy and sustainability. We are seeking senior professionals to help develop our Portugal office and deliver Data Centre projects, working with our team in Spain and our international network.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead Data Centre projects and act as the main client contact. You will take responsibility for scope, programme, fees, resources and quality, while contributing to the growth of our local team.

Responsibilities

• Review client information requirements and develop and implement the BIM Execution Plan and information delivery plans.

• Define modelling standards, naming conventions, coordinates, information requirements, responsibilities and review and approval workflows.

• Configure and oversee the common data environment, access permissions, version control and delivery records.

• Coordinate federated architectural, structural and MEP models; lead clash reviews and track issues through to resolution.

• Audit model geometry and data quality, compliance with the BEP, and IFC and BCF exchanges.

• Plan BIM resources and deliverables with the Project Manager, and coordinate BIM Coordinators and modelling teams.

• Train the local team, develop templates and libraries, promote automation and process improvement, and support BIM proposals.

Requirements

• A degree in Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Technology or a related discipline.

• At least 7 years of BIM experience, including 3 years in Data Centres and experience leading multidisciplinary coordination.

• Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks Manage and Autodesk Construction Cloud or equivalent platforms.

• Practical experience with ISO 19650, BEPs, common data environments, and delivery planning and validation.

• A sound understanding of MEP systems and their architectural and structural interfaces; ability to lead reviews and resolve issues.

• Fluent Portuguese and advanced spoken and written English. Strong leadership and organisational skills, and willingness to travel.

Desirable experience

Knowledge of Dynamo, Python, openBIM and automation; experience with international client standards and team training. Spanish would be an advantage.

What we offer

• An opportunity to help develop our Portugal office, with autonomy and responsibility from the outset.

• Complex international projects and collaboration with specialists across engineering disciplines.

• A permanent full-time position and a competitive salary reflecting your experience and expertise.

• Training, professional development and flexibility in line with project needs and local policy.