Information Management Sector Lead

Laing O'Rourke group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced Information Management Sector Lead to shape and drive our information strategy across business units. You will lead the Information Management capability, mentor teams and align data, digital platforms and governance across projects.

You will oversee the Common Data Environment (CDE), support Asite, SharePoint and Teams, and champion data-driven improvement. This role blends leadership, technology and people development to deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong information management experience on complex projects or programmes.
• Knowledge and practical application of ISO 19650.
• Experience with CDEs, EDMS and collaboration platforms.
• Understanding of construction, engineering and project delivery.
• Leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for developing people and creating high-performing teams.
• Curious, forward-thinking approach to digital tools and automation.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver our Information Management strategy across the business.
• Lead and develop the Information Management capability, supporting recruitment, mentoring and professional development.
• Oversee our Common Data Environment (CDE) approach and ensure consistent, effective ways of working.
• Support the implementation and improvement of digital platforms including Asite, SharePoint and Teams.
• Lead digital improvement initiatives, using technology and automation to make information more accessible and useful.
• Develop engaging training and knowledge-sharing opportunities for our teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Build strong relationships and bring people together to continuously improve how we work.

Skills

ISO 19650

CDEs

EDMS

Collaboration tools

Construction knowledge

Leadership

Communication

People development

Data and automation

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Information Management Sector Lead to help shape and lead our Information Management strategy across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence how we use information, data and digital technology to support our projects, clients and people. You'll lead our Information Management capability, helping teams adopt consistent, efficient and compliant ways of working while creating an environment where people can develop and thrive.

It's a role with real scope to make an impact, bringing together leadership, technology and people to help shape the future of Information Management.

What will the role look like?

• Shape and deliver our Information Management strategy across the business.
• Lead and develop our Information Management capability, supporting recruitment, mentoring and professional development.
• Oversee our Common Data Environment (CDE) approach and ensure consistent, effective ways of working.
• Support the implementation and improvement of digital platforms including Asite, SharePoint and Teams.
• Lead digital improvement initiatives, using technology and automation to make information more accessible and useful.
• Develop engaging training and knowledge-sharing opportunities for our teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Build strong relationships and bring people together to continuously improve how we work.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Strong Information Management experience within complex projects or programmes.
• Knowledge and practical application of ISO 19650.
• Experience with CDEs, EDMS and collaboration platforms.
• An understanding of construction, engineering and project delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for developing people and creating high-performing, collaborative teams.
• A curious, forward-thinking approach and enthusiasm for exploring how digital tools, data and automation can make a difference.

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

About Us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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