Information Manager

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis are looking to recruit an Information Manager to join the Data and Information Management team within our Infrastructure division. We can be flexible around your location – with the role potentially being based from any AtkinsRéalis UK office.

As part of our growing commitment to the digitization of the built environment, innovation in digital engineering and design, and the rising importance of information and data management in the construction sector, we are looking to find new talent to support our growing Data and Information Management team on some of our largest infrastructure programmes.

As one of the largest infrastructure consultancies worldwide, we work with our clients to deliver transformative projects. From the development of organizational benefits through better information management, to the application of user-focused discovery and service delivery – we have a vision for change. Our global programme to connect People, Data and technology is focused on delivering beyond expectations, creating a sustainable more resilient net zero future, changing the game, pushing the limits, and engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We are transforming how our business delivers traditional design that considers digital twinning, smart cities, automation, and novel applications of computer vision and data science.

We are looking for exceptional individuals who demonstrate delivery excellence, an innovation mindset, a deep understanding of digital technology and collaborative behaviours to help lead our most important programmes with respect to information management. You will champion the application and value of information management alongside our clients, apply your knowledge in user-focused discovery and service delivery to target real benefits across the lifecycle of asset delivery in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction sectors.

We love different – be it your experience in BIM/IM systems development, client advisory or management, computer scientist, civil engineers, and everything in between, we encourage applications from individuals who feel passionate about the future of our sector. With a knowledge or interest in the engineering, architectural and/or construction sector, we are looking for diverse individuals who understand the opportunity of changing workflows as underpinned by the principles of information management and clarity in the value around technology to enable real change in the sector.

You will be motivated, excited and a team player with many of the following attributes:

Technical:

• An ability to rapidly align to client need, delivery capability and design requirement to develop an Information Management and Digital Strategy for our Clients and delivery teams that is tangible, deliverable, and will deliver value to our client and project team.
• A good understanding of the principles of Information Management functions as outlined in international standards (EN ISO 19650), familiar with the Government’s BIM Strategy and can bring knowledge and experience of implementing and developing BIM within a project environment.
• Programme level management of multiple work package teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality data to our clients.
• Advisory and delivery capabilities in developing and enabling a technology stack (CDE and wider) strategy, then ensuring it is implemented and used across our client and supplier teams.
• Ability to design the necessary workflows and processes to ensure adoption of technology across delivery supply chains. This might include traditional ‘BIM’ technologies, utilization of GIS data environments, or adoption of collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Teams, Miro/Slack/Trello).
• Ability to guide, advise and enable project set up support – for example, BEP development and implementation including establishing project related processes, protocols and CDE arrangements.
• Ability to work across the broader business to ensure successful discipline integration around Information Management and technology development.This will include reach-back to our other technical experts in BIM, GIS, digital engineering, automation, machine learning and design.
• The Drive and ambition to stay informed of digital tools developments within the wider business and identify opportunities for transfer of tools, knowledge, and skills.

Behaviours:

• Intensely collaborative, understanding that AtkinsRéalis, our supply chain, our partners in delivery, and our clients are one team – you are the voice and champion of that whenever you represent our business.
• Commercial awareness, ability to tailor strategy and technical requirements to company demands.
• Confident leading and working as part of a team with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter, autonomous but able to work effectively with the wider team.

Delivery focus:

• Ability in the delivery of user-centric customer discovery with focus on delivering best practice in Information Management.
• Willingness to lead change management processes.
• Driven to pursue continued education in BIM and connect with wider internal and external industry community.
• Experience in providing BIM/IM consultancy services including technical advice and guidance.
• Experience in the application of agile delivery methodologies to manage and maintain delivery strategies for project teams and clients.

Experience:

• We are looking for candidates with a range of experience in a leadership role in the construction industry, championing BIM, information management, digital engineering and design. Salary will be scaled based on experience.
• In-depth knowledge and implementation of the UK BIM Framework.
• In-depth experience of utilising Common Data Environments to support project delivery.
• Good knowledge of Information Management processes and standards.
• Good knowledge of Asset Management standards.
• Leadership experience, ideally in a project or programme management role.
• Good knowledge of digital tools (e.g., software) within the architectural/ construction industry.
• Ideally an understanding of the whole-life construction lifecycle from design to construction and manufacture, including an understanding of its relevance considering the changing industry environment.
• An understanding of the latest developments in the AEC technology ecosystem.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women. 

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo. 

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks. 

Security clearance: 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.