Define and lead the digital strategy for a national practice — where your vision shapes how hundreds of professionals design, coordinate, and deliver the built environment.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a specialist recruitment consultancy connecting senior BIM leaders with major architecture and engineering practices across the UK. We work with nationally recognised firms seeking directors who can own their digital delivery roadmap, drive innovation, and embed technology at every level of the organisation. BIM Director appointments are among the most sensitive searches we handle, and our clients trust us to identify candidates with the strategic vision and leadership credibility this role demands.

What our clients typically ask for
— At least ten years of BIM leadership experience, including significant time in senior management roles overseeing digital strategy across multiple offices or divisions
— Deep knowledge of ISO 19650, BIM protocols, and how to implement consistent standards across diverse project portfolios
— Strategic vision for digital transformation including digital twins, computational design, AI-assisted workflows, and data-driven decision making
— Experience managing BIM teams at scale, including recruitment, mentoring, and professional development
— Commercial acumen with experience contributing to fee proposals, resource planning, and client relationship management at board level
— Proficiency across Autodesk platforms, CDE management, and emerging technologies relevant to AEC digital delivery
— Presence and authority to represent the practice’s digital capabilities to clients, at industry events, and within the leadership team

If your strategic leadership has transformed how a practice approaches digital delivery, we want to hear from you.

Why Register With Architecture Social
BIM Director roles at national practices are never publicly advertised. They are filled through confidential search processes handled by trusted recruitment partners. Registering with us places you in our most senior digital leadership network, ensuring you are considered first when a major practice briefs us on a directorship. We understand the strategic, commercial, and cultural dimensions of these appointments and handle every conversation with absolute discretion.

How to Apply
Apply to one of our live BIM Director listings, or submit a speculative application and share your digital strategy vision. We will keep your profile in our senior shortlist and contact you as soon as the ideal leadership opportunity surfaces — discreetly, promptly, and with full context on the practice and role.