Principal / Associate Digital Consultant (Information Management)

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in the UK seeks an experienced consultant to lead digital and data delivery for infrastructure projects. The role involves maximizing digitalization and data efficiency, supporting clients in achieving Net Zero goals. Candidates should have a strong background in Information Management, excellent communication skills, and a degree in a STEM subject. This position promotes a dynamic working environment with strong emphasis on teamwork and strategic development.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Information Management standards such as BS EN ISO 19650.
• Understanding of emerging technology aiding project delivery.
• Proficient in creating and maintaining BIM documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Information Management expertise across client organisations.
• Steer client engagement and develop working frameworks.
• Advise on digital delivery and transformation.

Skills

Communication skills

Business development

Digital innovation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

2:1 Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject

Tools

Aconex

Asite

ProjectWise

Navisworks

Solibri

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Are you experienced in leading digital and data delivery within infrastructure and ready for your next challenge? Join our fast‑growing team to shape strategy, define frameworks, and lead client engagement to grow our business. We help transform clients’ delivery by maximising Digitisation and use of Data via Information Management and BIM. You’ll play a leading role in improving efficiency and supporting client’s Net Zero goals across major infrastructure, defence, and energy projects.

Your role could span strategy, business development, leading digital set up and delivery on major programmes, either client‑facing or internal. We’re looking for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about driving digital innovation and making a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• You are a leading consultant who will provide Information Management expertise across a client organisation and/or Major Programmes, from set up and strategy through to delivery and implementation.

• You will proactively steer client engagement, develop ways of working frameworks, support development of new commercial service opportunities while working alongside a wide range of Turner & Townsend teams from other business units.

• You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with an ability to adapt to and embed into different client environments. This includes identification and communication with key stakeholders and liaison between business departments and groups.

• You will provide expert advice regarding digital delivery and transformation, leveraging your expertise in Information Management and BIM to unlock value and optimise technology use.

• Take a leading role in business development and the continuous improvement of the Infrastructure Digital Information Management capability while closely engaging with our Infrastructure, Defence, Energy & Natural Resources markets.

• Capture and analyse client requirements to design and deliver Digital Strategies that meet requirements and business objectives.

• Work with P3M experts to steer the integration of Information Management and asset data with PMO.

• Author key BIM documentation and processes aligned to industry best practice.

• Define and implement delivery frameworks, governance models, and best practice processes.

• Strong emotional intelligence to support the professional growth of colleagues, promote a positive team culture, and line management.

• Actively engage with key industry trends; interpret and report and adopt with the wider team.

• Act as an ambassador championing the digital services delivered by Turner & Townsend.

Requirements – Technical Skills

• A strong working knowledge of Information Management standards e.g. BS EN ISO 19650 and the UK BIM Framework.

• Good understanding of emerging technology that can support our clients & delivery.

• A working knowledge of the roles and responsibilities relevant to a digitally enabled project.

• A working knowledge of the creation and maintenance of key BIM documentation.

• A working knowledge of a Common Data Environment e.g. Aconex, Asite, ProjectWise, etc.

• Knowledge of 3D modelling & review BIM software e.g. Navisworks, Solibri, etc.

• Understanding of dashboard software such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.

• Understanding of PMO tools and methodologies.

• Ability to set up, manage SharePoint sites.

• An inquisitive nature to research and learn new software skills.

Requirements – Personal Skills

• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders, drive business growth, and define strategic frameworks.

• Strong client facing, presentation, and workshop skills.

• The ability to work independently & be self‑motivated.

• Effective communicator and collaborator across a diverse skilled team and a wide range of seniority levels.

• Confident in challenging others.

• Confident in implementing change.

• Ability to lead meetings and discussions.

• Experience in one of our key sectors (Defence, Infrastructure, Energy & Natural Resources).

• The ability to travel to any location as agreed and appropriate. T&T operate ‘hybrid’ location working in line with commission needs.

Qualifications

• 2:1 – Bachelors ideally in a STEM subject / relevant professional experience.

• Relevant professional membership/accreditation e.g. APM, CEng, BCS.

Our Digital Careers Pathway at Turner & Townsend is based upon a combination of both the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Capability Framework, and the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). Whilst we are not using any one role or skillset for any position, we believe the following are relevant to this role.

SFIA skills: Information Management, Strategic Planning, Project management, Quality Assurance, Methods and tools, Supplier Management, Innovation, Specialist Advice, Consultancy.

(Note: the ability to meet any role or skillset in totality is not essential and will not be method of judging future performance – these are purely for learning and development.)

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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