Information Manager | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals; Crewe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe is seeking an Information Manager (BIM Manager) to lead the CCDE setup and governance across the Leighton Hospital project, ensuring compliant information exchange, metadata stewardship, and secure access control throughout design, construction and operations.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers and contractors to embed BIM information management, ISO19650 alignment, and Building Safety Act compliance, delivering a digital golden

Responsibilities

• Oversee information management processes for the CCDE and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with information management standards, ISO19650 and Building Safety Act.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and contractors to embed BIM information management across design, construction and operations.

Job description

Information Manager | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

At Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the Healthier Futures team are undertaking a once in a generation project to build a new hospital at Leighton in Crewe to replace the existing RAAC Hospital under the NHS New Hospital Programme (NHP).

To support this exciting project, Healthier Futures requires an Information Manager (BIM Manager) to work within their Technical Team and with the wider PMO.

Duties include overseeing the management, creation, exchange, control and compliance of all projects related information, development, implementation and management of the Trusts Client Common Data Environment (CCDE), providing a centralised digital location for storing of all project related data, including documents, models, drawings, specifications, reports, business cases, contracts and all other project related information, managing and maintaining the CCDE data repository, information compliance and standards, alignment to ISO19650, BIM information requirements, information access control, permissions, audit trails and logging, workflows, acceptance processes, reporting, transmittals and upload / download to and from other CDEs.

You'll also manage the CCDE for the lifecycle of the project, ensuring a digital golden thread of reliable, accurate, auditable information which ultimately supports the soft landing of the project and into the operational estate and Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act.

Working closely with the Healthier Futures project team including architects, engineers, and contractors, you'll ensure the effective use of building information throughout the design, construction, and maintenance phases of the new hospital.

For full details refer to the JD & person spec.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

• oEstablish and manage the CCDE, defining processes and procedures for efficient information exchange between project stakeholders, including but not limited to:-
• oNHP CDE - Aconex
• oDesign Team CDE - ACC
• oProject Team CDE - SharePoint
• oContractor CDE - TBC
• oImplement and manage information structure and maintenance standards for the CCDE-hosted Information Model and all documents stored within.
• oUpload and download documents to / from a variety of platforms to the CCDE and print any hard copies required.
• oValidate information compliance with project requirements and advise on non-compliance. KPI performance of stakeholder’s compliance and escal…
• oManage CCDE meta data and ensure it remains robust and accurate throughout the project’s lifecycle.
• oCreate and implement look up / exchange tables to ensure naming conventions from stakeholders that do not match the Trusts naming convention can be effectively managed and controlled.
• oEnsure the integrity and security of the Information Model, meta data and document information.
• oUndertake continued reviews, improvement and utilisation of the trusts CCDE.
• oManage user permissions and roles for access to the CCDE.
• oOversee the efficient control and management of all project documentation.
• oEnsure compliance with document management processes, procedures, and standards.
• oUtilise document management software to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• oEnsure documents are filed in accordance with the agreed structure and format.
• oEnsure the security, including cyber security of all information disseminated and stored.
• oDistribute information accurately and securely to required internal and external recipients within a project team.
• oDevelop and implement the Information Plan and Asset Information Plan, outlining information structure, responsibilities, and required levels of detail.
• oManage and maintain the projects BIM strategy, execution plan and all information requirements.
• oCoordinate information integration and exchange within the project team and across all stakeholders.
• oDefine formats for Project Outputs and assist project team members in assembling information.
• oEnsure that digital information associated with design and construction stages of a project are compatible with a Computer Aided Facilities Management System (CAFM).
• oEnsure the digital information supports the development of a Trust Digital Twin.
• oResponsible for updating BIM information throughout the project lifecycle and into building operations.
• oEnsure that the Golden Thread is maintained and information is collated and stored in a digital format to satisfy the Building Safety Act for a Higher-Risk Building throughout all gateways and occupation.
• oBe the Trusts Information and Bim champion, bring people on board, supporting and integrating them into the CCDE.
• oFoster strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including clinical staff, management, engineers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• oFacilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members.
• oDevelop a strategy for delivering BIM information to various stakeholders, both construction and operational related, including all HF Teams.

5. Quality Assurance:

• oImplement quality control measures to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of project documentation.
• oMonitor and review project information to identify and address potential issues.
• oEnsure all relevant parties are compliant with information management protocols and procedures and address any non-compliance.
• oCreate training programs and documentation addressing information management principles, BIM methodologies, and any specific requirements.
• oConduct training sessions for project team members, including designers, contractors, and facility managers, to ensure a shared understanding of information management processes and BIM standards.
• oProvide training to designated users to enable them to effectively use the CCDE and provide support to the project team.

This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026