Information Management Lead - Water Sector

Stantec; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Information Management Lead to drive data application for exceptional project delivery. The role requires a client-focused individual with extensive experience in information management, particularly within the Water or Infrastructure sectors. The position offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Information Manager in a client-facing capacity.
• Firm understanding of ISO 19650 requirements.
• Strong knowledge of connected data environments.

Responsibilities

• Optimise information workflows to support decision-making.
• Engage with clients to improve their data and systems.
• Streamline workflows for information integration.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Understanding of ISO 19650

Knowledge of BIM

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Job description

Role Overview

Are you a visionary leader ready to define and drive the strategic application of data to achieve exceptional project delivery? Do you possess expertise in Information Management and the ability to set organisational best practices?

Then come and join us at Stantec!

Position Overview

Stantec’s rapidly growing Water sector business in the UK & Ireland (UK&I) is seeking an Information Management Lead. This is a pivotal, client‑facing opportunity to set the standard for data and information systems across our major projects and consultancy portfolio. This role can be based out of any of our UK offices.

You will oversee the development, implementation, and management of information systems across Stantec’s Water UK&I operations. This role is integral to ensuring the efficient handling of data and information throughout the entire project lifecycle, from planning to construction and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Your focus will be on optimising information workflows and supporting critical decision‑making for our clients. This includes Strategic Client Engagement, engaging directly with clients to identify opportunities to improve their data, systems and processes and Best Practice Implementation, working with internal technical teams to implement best practices and cutting‑edge approaches to meet client requirements in managing information effectively.

You will oversee Workflow Streamlining, ensuring the high‑quality acquisition, analysis, and integration of information, using effective workflows and Multidisciplinary Collaboration, working closely with various Stantec capabilities, including planning, environmental reviews, design, construction delivery, and asset management, to deliver integrated solutions.

You will be the key figure ensuring Stantec provides the best guidance and resources to address the ever‑growing challenge of information management in the infrastructure sector.

About You

We are looking for a strategic and client‑focused Information Manager with deep sector expertise.

• Experience: Proven experience as an Information Manager in a client‑facing capacity, ideally within the Water, Energy, or wider Infrastructure sectors.
• Standards Knowledge: Firm understanding of ISO 19650 requirements and their practical application within capital delivery environments.
• Technical Grasp: Strong knowledge of connected data environments, including Model‑driven delivery (BIM), Geospatial data, Data analytics, Secured Information Environments (incorporating cybersecurity, information security, and use in Critical National Infrastructure).
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to set out how different areas of the business can successfully implement enhanced data and information management practices across varied project contexts.
• Stakeholder Management: Comfort and expertise in collaborating, engaging with, and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including highly technical experts.

Why Join Stantec?

We are committed to a supportive, friendly, and high‑achieving environment where your career can flourish.

Award‑Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025 (Corporate Knights) and named ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ (NCE Awards 2024).

Growth: Be part of an exciting growth journey across the UK&I Water sector.

Flexible Working: Arrangements and locations designed to suit your needs.

Professional Development: Industry‑leading training, development opportunities, and paid professional subscriptions.

Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, generous holidays, private medical insurance, group income protection, and life assurance.

Ready to lead our approach to modern information management in critical infrastructure? Apply today!

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.