Information Manager - Ipswich

Balfour Beatty; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure firm seeks an Information Manager to oversee information management for the Sizewell C project. You will ensure compliance with BS1192 and ISO19650 standards, manage data assurance, and lead the development of the Information Management Strategy. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong knowledge of UK and international standards, and experience with BIM and data analytics. The role offers competitive benefits and the chance to contribute to a groundbreaking project.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Medical health cover

Company car/car allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension savings schemes

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO19650 standards.
• Experience working on major civil engineering projects.
• Understanding of workflows and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee effective management of information.
• Ensure compliance with information management plans.
• Create monthly reports on project progression.

Skills

Knowledge of UK and international standards

Understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Experience with data analytics services

Knowledge of PowerBI

Education

Relevant degree in Information/Data/Software development

Tools

Electronic Document Management Systems

Oracle

SQL

Job description

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn't the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Ground Engineering team as an Information Manager on the Sizewell C project and you can build something to be proud of.

Be part of this 'once in a generation' project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low‑carbon electricity.

The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O'Rourke.

We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.

What you’ll be doing

• Implement and oversee effective and efficient management of information, in order to demonstrate adherence to company requirements, project standards & client Works Information across the Business Unit (BU).
• Be accountable for compliance with BS1192 (British Industry Standard for information management) & ISO 19650 (International Standard for information management across a project’s life cycle using BIM – Building Information Modelling), across the BU.
• Be accountable for data assurance of used, produced, issued and incoming information in order to verify accuracy and quality of information.
• Implement and oversee the projects’ delivery plans (including TIDP, IDP, MPDT), including monitoring of Project & Supply Chain compliance across the BU.
• Ensure compliance with the Information Management (IM) plans and other related plans and processes that outline project standards for the production, storage and management of information.
• Hold overall responsibility for the governance and oversight of IM processes across projects, including creation and update of processes where required across the BU.
• Be responsible for delivering work activities, as well as assigning work activities, that involve research and investigation within IM.
• Monitor the BU’s engagement with the IM function, recommending improvements and efficiencies where required, and implementing methods to quantify improvements as a consequence of adherence to IM processes.
• Set standards for the production, storage and management of information across projects (including delivery and receipt), across the BU.
• Create monthly reports showing progression of projects, as required.
• Lead the creation and implementation of the BU’s Information Management Strategy.
• Have governance and oversight of IM across the BU to ensure processes and procedures are adhered to.
• Lead the BU document control function and support the professional development of its members.

Who we’re looking for

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Strong knowledge and experience of working to UK and international standards and codes of practice within the remit of information management.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO19650 standards.
• Strong understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its importance to engineering infrastructure.
• Experience of working with process workflows, and an understanding of their significance, within the lifecycle of projects.
• Understanding of workflows, relational databases (Oracle and SQL) and other data analytics services.
• Experience of analysing and documenting complex business processes.
• Relevant degree or equivalent – Information/Data/Software development from a reputable institute.
• Electronic Document Management System certification / certification in any prime infrastructure engineering project collaboration software.
• Awareness of contractual requirements on a construction project.
• Successful record of working within information management on a major civil engineering project, and an understanding of its importance.
• Strong understanding, and capability, of using electronic information systems and associated workflows.
• Strong knowledge of computer‑aided engineering tools and methodology, management and configuration of CDE and associated information management platforms – both for graphical and non‑graphical information.
• Strong knowledge or experience of PowerBI.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary
• Medical health cover
• Company car/car allowance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension savings schemes
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family‑friendly policies
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

About us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK's leading specialist geo‑technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross‑country rail and road projects.

Our reputation as one of the UK's leading specialist geo‑technical contractors is earned through the delivery of ground engineering solutions on some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious projects including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Reading Station Viaduct, Marble Arch Place, Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.