Project Information Manager: ISO 19650 & Digitalisation Lead

Laing O'Rourke; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke, based in Birmingham, is seeking a Project Information Manager to lead the information management service on a high-value project. You will collaborate with project teams, clients and regional IM teams to establish robust processes in line with ISO 19650 and best practice.

You will implement standards, drive digitalisation, manage the IM team, and deliver training and support across the project. Strong leadership, communication and technical IM capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of line managing and developing small teams.
• Experience working on high-value, complex projects.
• Previous experience in a client-facing role.
• Strong technical Information Management capability.
• Proven ability to lead, support, motivate and develop team members.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• A proactive approach to planning, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project Information Management team, including recruitment, development, training, performance management and retention.
• Develop, agree and communicate project Information Standards, Methods and Procedures in collaboration with the Digital Engineer and Regional Information Management team.
• Establish clear roles and responsibilities for the Information Management function.
• Ensure appropriate information security and access controls are maintained.
• Establish effective project communication and information management systems.
• Coordinate and produce project reporting, including client and system reports.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to project teams on information management systems and processes.
• Manage quality procedures across administrative and document control activities.
• Lead or facilitate the production of the project's digital handover, including system setup, reporting and stakeholder meetings.
• Provide information management system support and training to the procurement team for tender documentation and addenda.
• Establish and manage electronic and hard-copy archiving procedures in accordance with company policy.
• Review project procedures and systems and share lessons learned and best practice with central functions.
• Identify opportunities for further digitalisation, innovation and process improvement.
• Participate in relevant business and functional forums and contribute to the wider Information Management community.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required by the project.

Skills

Information management

People leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

Asite

Excel

Outlook

Word

Teams

Job description

Laing O'Rourke, based in Birmingham, is seeking a Project Information Manager to lead the information management service on a high-value project. You will collaborate with project teams, clients and regional IM teams to establish robust processes in line with ISO 19650 and best practice.

You will implement standards, drive digitalisation, manage the IM team, and deliver training and support across the project. Strong leadership, communication and technical IM capabilities are essential.