Senior Estate Manager (information specialist)

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC); Tadworth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

30 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) seeks an experienced information management lead to deliver a modern, data-driven estate through BIM, GIS, and digital twins. You will act as the technical authority for electronic estates standards and lifecycle management, driving integration across CAFM/CMMS and automation platforms.

The role requires strong governance skills, experience with BIM (ISO 19650), and the ability to coordinate across DDaT, sustainability, and facilities teams.

Qualifications

• Experience of estate information management including electronic platforms.
• Experience of embedding consistent standards across sites for estate information management.
• Experience of strengthening estate compliance through clearer oversight and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the estates information asset strategy.
• Define and embed estate information policy, standards, processes and governance frameworks, including BIM (ISO 19650).
• Oversee integration of BIM, GIS, digital twins, CAFM/CMMS and smart building tech for consistent estate information.
• Provide governance of AutoCAD drawings and set procedures for consistent records.
• Lead collaboration with DDaT, sustainability, FM, capital projects, and external specialists.
• Provide oversight for Condition Surveys data platforms and asset data management.
• Provide (with training) technical architecture for Smartsheet/BI management platforms.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and technology partners with reporting on progress and risks.
• Act as principal SME for estate information management across projects and transformation initiatives.
• Support financial planning and monitoring for estate information activities and cost controls.
• Prepare briefing materials and technical summaries for senior colleagues and stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Head of Estate on information management matters and represent the organisation.
• Ensure data/document storage systems are effective and efficient with the real estate team.
• Enable regular reporting through digital platforms and data verification.

Skills

BIM

ISO 19650

Revit

Navisworks

Cybersecurity awareness

Cross-team coordination

Education

BIM accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD

Smartsheet

BI platforms

Job description

The position is responsible for delivering a modern, data-driven estate through smart building technology, Building Information Modelling (BIM), electronic asset information and integrated systems. The role acts as the technical authority for electronic estates standards, drawings, surveys, governance, CAFM systems, IoT solutions and electronic asset lifecycle management. Establish a unified framework for creating, organising, sharing, and controlling electronic information for all NERC buildings and infrastructure.,

• Leading the development and implementation of the estates information asset strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and long term estate transformation goals.
• Defining and embedding estate information policy, standards, processes and governance frameworks, including BIM (ISO 19650), asset information requirements and system assurance, including leading on adoption of a one organisation wide approach.
• Escalating risks and opportunities associated with information assets across the estates, adopting a solution focused and data driven approach to problem solving.
• Overseeing integration of platforms including BIM, GIS, digital twins, CAFM/CMMS and smart building technologies to ensure consistent and accurate estate information.
• Providing oversight of AutoCAD drawings and set procedures for consistent records.
• Ensuring governance, quality and lifecycle management of digital asset data, promoting effective information flow across projects and operational functions.
• Leading collaborative working with DDaT, sustainability, FM, capital projects and external specialists, ensuring consistent delivery and technical alignment.
• Providing oversight for Condition Surveys data platforms and management of asset data and commissioning of all related surveys.
• Providing (with training) technical and architecture for building estates Smartsheet/BI management platforms.
• Managing relationships with suppliers and technology partners, ensuring high quality performance, effective communication and clear reporting on progress, risks and priorities.
• Acting as the principal subject matter expert for estate information management, providing guidance, assurance and oversight across projects and transformation initiatives.
• Supporting financial planning and monitoring for estate information activities, ensuring effective cost controls and accurate reporting.
• Preparing briefing materials, technical summaries and updates for senior colleagues, governance groups and internal/external stakeholders.
• Deputising for the Head of Estate where required on estate information management matters and representing the organisation at internal and external forums.
• Working with the senior real estate manager, ensure data and documentation storage system (s) is effective and efficient
• Enabling regular reporting through digital platforms e.g. setting up template to enable efficient data collection and verification.
• ?Experience of estate information management including electronic platforms.
• Experience of embedding consistent standards across sites for estate information management.
• Experience of strengthening estate compliance through clearer oversight and reporting.
• Skills and experience to support cross team coordination and end to end workflow integration.
• Experience of building capability and confidence in new platforms and data driven methods.
• Mindful of workloads and how platforms can enable more effective working.
• Professionally accredited in Building Information Modelling (BIM), with experience using BIM and asset information management platforms (e.g. Revit, Navisworks), and an understanding of cybersecurity considerations for operational technology within public sector, scientific, technical sustainability, estates, or similar complex infrastructure environments.
• A list of benefits below:
• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
• 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
• Flexible working options.