Digital Engineering Manager (BIM)

Project Overview

This role supports one of New Zealand’s most significant and technically complex vertical infrastructure developments. The project is a large-scale, secure operational facility being delivered through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) and joint venture model, bringing together some of the country’s most experienced construction, engineering and service delivery organisations.

Designed to operate around the clock once complete, the facility incorporates high-security environments, complex building systems, and long-term asset management requirements. The project environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative and governance-led, with strong interface management across public and private sector stakeholders.

About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-profile, nationally significant infrastructure project. You will work within an experienced and well-resourced team, contributing to a project that demands excellence in digital engineering, coordination and delivery.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated project systems, advanced BIM processes, and complex coordination across design, construction and operational interfaces.

About the Role

Based in Christchurch and reporting to the Design & Engineering Manager, the BIM Manager (Digital Engineering) is responsible for leading all BIM and digital engineering activities across the project lifecycle.

You will oversee the development, integration and governance of BIM models, ensuring high-quality, coordinated and compliant digital deliverables across all disciplines and stakeholders.

In this role, you will directly manage a BIM Coordinator (Digital Engineering), providing leadership, technical guidance and oversight to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of BIM services across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• • Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the BIM Management Plan
  • Establish BIM standards, processes and workflows aligned with project and client requirements
  • Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary BIM models, ensuring integration and compatibility across all project phases
  • Facilitate BIM kick-off meetings and define digital engineering objectives with project stakeholders
  • Oversee model coordination, including clash detection, resolution and reporting
  • Ensure BIM deliverables are produced on time and meet required quality standards
  • Support integration of BIM with planning (4D), cost (5D) and asset management systems
  • Manage the Common Data Environment (CDE) and ensure effective information flow across the project
  • Lead coordination meetings between design, construction and contractor BIM teams
  • Provide leadership and day-to-day support to the BIM Coordinator (Digital Engineering)
  • Drive continuous improvement in digital engineering processes, tools and systems
  • Act as the primary point of contact for BIM-related queries across the project

About You

• • Proven experience in BIM or Digital Engineering management on complex infrastructure or construction projects
  • Strong leadership experience managing BIM teams and coordinating across disciplines
  • Advanced knowledge of BIM tools, systems and Common Data Environments
  • Experience in model coordination, clash detection and integrated project delivery
  • Ability to develop and implement BIM standards, processes and execution plans
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving capability in fast-paced environments

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline
  • 5+ years’ experience in BIM or Digital Engineering leadership roles
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary models and consultant coordination
  • Strong understanding of BIM lifecycle delivery, including design, construction and handover
  • Proficiency in industry BIM software and collaboration platforms

What We Offer

This role offers a genuinely unique opportunity to work within a joint‑venture environment, combining the strength and capability of a highly respected New Zealand constructor with the scale, systems, and global experience of a leading international infrastructure organisation.

We offer:

• • The opportunity to be embedded in a large‑scale, high‑profile project from early stages through delivery
  • Exposure to both local best practice and world‑class global systems and processes, providing invaluable professional development
  • A collaborative, inclusive project team environment that values expertise, partnership, and shared success
  • Strong leadership, structure, and support within a well‑resourced organisation
  • Competitive remuneration aligned to skills and experience