Information Management Lead - Water Sector

Stantec; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an Information Management Lead to optimize information workflows and support critical decision-making for clients. The role involves direct engagement with clients, implementing best practices, and collaborating with internal teams on data management across projects. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in information management, particularly within the infrastructure sector, and a solid understanding of ISO 19650 standards. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Information Manager in a client-facing capacity, ideally in infrastructure.
• Firm understanding of ISO 19650 requirements and their practical application.
• Strong knowledge of connected data environments, cybersecurity, and information security.

Responsibilities

• Optimising information workflows for client decision-making.
• Engaging directly with clients to improve their data and processes.
• Collaborating with internal teams for best practice implementation.

Skills

Client-facing information management

ISO 19650 standards

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

BIM knowledge

Job description

Overview

Stantec’s rapidly growing Water sector business in the UK & Ireland (UK&I) is seeking an Information Management Lead. This pivotal, client‑facing role will set the standard for data and information systems across our major projects and consultancy portfolio. The role can be based out of any of our UK offices and will oversee the development, implementation, and management of information systems across Stantec’s Water UK&I operations. It 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 cutting‑edge approaches that meet client requirements for effective information management. 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—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 growing challenge of information management in the infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• 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, and 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.

Benefits

• 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!