BIM and Information Management Manager - Rail

Mace; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Mace in the UAE is seeking an experienced information management lead to drive governance, CDEs and digital delivery across rail infrastructure programs. You will shape information requirements, coordinate across clients, consultants and contractors, and align with ISO 19650 standards to ensure high-quality data delivery.

Join a strong multidisciplinary team focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement as we advance major rail and metro initiatives with a clear net-zero emphasis and

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience on rail, metro, high-speed rail or comparable major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong client-facing, analytical, written communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Knowledge of relevant delivery processes, standards, systems and governance for the role.
• Professional membership, chartership or specialist certification preferred where applicable.
• UAE or wider GCC experience is advantageous but should not replace demonstrable technical competence.

Responsibilities

• Leads the delivery of information management strategies, standards and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with client requirements and programme objectives.
• Develops and manages information requirements, CDEs and digital delivery processes for effective collaboration and information assurance.
• Coordinates information management activities across clients, consultants, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Integrates information management with programme controls, including cost, risk, change and delivery processes.
• Oversees production, validation and assurance of information models and digital handover activities.
• Drives adoption of digital innovation and industry best practice to enhance project performance and data quality.
• Provides reporting, guidance and capability development across client and project teams.
• Champions safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement in information management.
• Works towards net zero carbon transition and manages associated emissions during delivery.

Skills

Rail/Metro Experience

Client-facing communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Delivery governance knowledge

Chartership or certification (where,).

Regional UAE/GCC experience

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

The UAE continues to invest heavily in world-class transportation infrastructure, with rail playing a pivotal role in connecting communities, supporting economic growth and enabling sustainable mobility across the country. From major passenger rail initiatives to freight, metro, and integrated transport programmes, the sector is creating exciting opportunities for professionals passionate about delivering complex infrastructure projects.

Whether your expertise lies in project management, programme management, planning, commercial management, engineering, design management, project controls, or delivery leadership, we'd be delighted to connect and discuss how your experience could align with upcoming opportunities in this growing sector.

BIM strategy, common data environment governance, information standards, model coordination and digital handover.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leads the delivery of information management strategies, standards and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with client requirements, programme objectives and the ISO 19650 series.
• Develops and manages information requirements, common data environments (CDEs) and digital delivery processes to enable effective collaboration and information assurance.
• Coordinates information management activities across clients, consultants, contractors and project stakeholders, promoting consistent and compliant ways of working.
• Integrates information management with programme controls, including cost, risk, change, assurance and delivery processes, supporting informed decision-making.
• Oversees the production, validation and assurance of information models, information requirements and digital handover activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drives the adoption of digital innovation, emerging technologies and industry best practice to enhance project performance, data quality and delivery outcomes.
• Provides reporting, technical guidance and capability development, strengthening information management competence across client and project teams.
• Champions safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement, ensuring robust governance, secure information management and successful digital delivery outcomes.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience on rail, metro, high-speed rail or comparable major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong client-facing, analytical, written communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Knowledge of relevant delivery processes, standards, systems and governance for the role.
• Professional membership, chartership or specialist certification preferred where applicable.
• UAE or wider GCC experience is advantageous but should not replace demonstrable technical and delivery competence.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.