Role
The Building Information Modelling (BIM) Programme Manager is responsible for the leadership, programme development, management and implementation of BIM into SP Transmission. The project will deliver SPT's goal to mature its BIM capability throughout the T3 period. The BIM programme is a key enabler for SPT to deliver its T3 commitments. The BIM programme is a large complex multi-disciplinary programme, which will be transformational in SPT's drive to digitalise its business processes.
Location: Blantyre
Contract: Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: 11/11/26
Responsibilities
•Lead and develop the BIM implementation programme ensuring consideration is given to business objectives and regulatory commitments in line with budget
•Lead the UK element of the Iberdrola Global Practice Group for BIM ensuring the UK's interests are prioritised in a global deployment
•Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary teams, driving the adoption of BIM processes, standards, systems, and ways of working across the organisation
•Create and deliver the BIM transformation roadmap required to existing business model to implement transformational digital process
•Act as the accountable owner for programme scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and benefits realisation, ensuring successful delivery of agreed outcomes
•Plan structured engagement and collaboration with senior leaders, project teams, operational functions, supply chain partners, and external stakeholders to secure commitment and support for the BIM programme
•Drive organisational change and business process transformation to embed digital information management capabilities and maximise the value of BIM-enabled delivery
•Monitor and report programme performance, benefits, risks, and opportunities, providing regular updates and recommendations to governance boards and senior management
•Ensure that BIM requirements are consistently embedded within project delivery, engineering, asset management, and operational processes
•Build organisational capability through the development of training, guidance, competency frameworks, and communities of practice
•Delivery of Change Management Element of Programme utilising the PROSCI model for business change
•Management of business case and all necessary financial and project authorisations
•Creation and delivery of implementation plan to cover SPT (c1000 FTE)
•Creation and implementation of new business processes and ways of working in line with ISO 19650
•Management of external consultants to deliver Best in Class Business Process Matrix
•Management of project team (5-10 FTE)
•Be a Visible Role Model for BIM within SPT
•Deliver at Pace
Requirements
•Degree qualified in an engineering, IT or project management discipline or equivalent experience
•Significant experience of leading and managing multi-disciplined teams
•Significant experience of programme managing large scale infrastructure and/or customer projects, and/or IT projects
•Detailed knowledge and experience of project and programme management processes
•A working knowledge of the technical characteristics and workings of the Electricity Transmission System
•A working knowledge of health, safety & environmental legislation, including CDM
•A working knowledge of Contract Management (NEC)
•Experience and knowledge of the development and delivery phase of construction projects
•IT literate, comfortable with technology and AI initiatives
•Understanding of T3 regulatory settlement
•Developed negotiation and communication skills
•Strong problem-solving ability for complex problems
•Experience of creating business cases with measurable benefits, and delivery of said business case
•Working knowledge of BIM
Minimum Criteria
•Engineering, Business or IT qualification and/or postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc) or relevant experience
•Experience in a project management environment with high levels of complexity, challenging target customers/consumers/users and complex stakeholder management
•Experience of managing a complex programme of contracts, multiple work programmes and commercial contracts
•Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service
•Proven track record of stakeholder management and influencing across all levels of organisation
•Experience of working in a highly regulated, engineering and project delivery environment
•Experience of strong business case creation and delivery of associated benefits
•Experience of working in a BIM environment
•Detailed knowledge of BIM infrastructure and processes
Compensation & Benefits
•Salary: £70,800 - £88,500 per year (DOE)
•20% annual bonus
•£450 p/m car allowance
•Private Healthcare (Family)
•Pension scheme: company will double match contribution up to a company contribution of 10%
•36 days annual leave
•Holiday Purchase scheme
•Share Schemes
•Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
•Technology Vouchers
•Electric Vehicle Schemes
•Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
•Healthcare benefit options: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
•Life Assurance (4x salary)
•Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
•Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
About SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. It keeps electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and the North West of England, operating over 4000km of cables and lines making up the transmission network — connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. The company is investing over £10 billion into its transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.
Mobility
Any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary immigration requirements.
Job Posting End Date: November-12-2026
