High Speed Two (HS2)
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Birmingham, West Midlands
Lead Digital Information Manager
Overview
Job Description
As a Lead Digital Information Manager at HS2 you will lead, coordinate and manage the HS2 Information Managers. To assure, on a risk basis, the quality of the digital information provided by an Integrated Project Team (IPT). To manage and advise upon the incoming digital information provided by an Integrated Project Team (IPT). About the role: To lead, coordinate and manage the information managers based in the Integrated Project Team (IPTs); Assuring Contractors BIM processes are fit for purpose, through review of BIM Execution Plans and conducting audits (Technical Assurance Reviews); Assure the digital information quality of the delivery plans (MIDP / MPDT); Assure BIM design data (Asset, CAD, GIS, Packaging domains) is submitted right first time, that it adheres to HS2 requirements and is fit for purpose through review of process and conduct spot checks on data quality in advance of key milestones, including IDR and submission for acceptance; Support to Contractors delivery of, and where necessary escalation of issues, for BIM improvement plans. Performance monitoring and reporting on delivery of HS2 BIM requirements through provision of timely and appropriate metrics; Leadership of and single point of contact within contract responsibility for all BIM design data activities, includes support to project managers and engineers to address Technical Queries and Requests for Information; Responsible for raising awareness, education and training on BIM and good information management of project staff within assigned contract area and as necessary, with Contractors; Deliver collaborative work with the central Digital Engineering team and especially Data Coordinators to provide data centric solutions to HS2 challenges, streamline processes and support assurance; It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. About You: Use of BIM/Information Management/digital data management tools, such as but not limited to ProjectWise, for the management and assurance of information (be that GIS, CAD, BIM or Asset); Communication skills - including providing responses to technical questions, requests for information; and communicating technical information to nontechnical staff; Ability to deliver training sessions for HS2; Stakeholder management skills - including developing relationships through regular meetings, with HS2 colleagues especially Project Managers, Engineers and Technical Assurance; and Hs2 suppliers Manage a varied high volume of demands responding to Contractors queries, formal submissions, plus HS2 Project Manager and Engineer queries; Apply project management and governance principles to delivery, especially in managing dependencies between deliverables often from different Suppliers; UK BIM Level 2 standards, including BS and PAS1192 series, plus awareness of ISO 19650; Qualification in an Information Management discipline (GIS, BIM, Asset Information Management) or related experience in an Information Management related role; Knowledge of information management, data modelling, management and analysis; Experience of leading small professional matrixed or direct teams; Experience of BIM within an engineering or multi-disciplinary project; Experience of managing technical information in a complex environment; Experience of using BIM, GIS or Asset data to undertake analysis, provide solutions or improve processes; Experience of contributing to change management process, including advising on financial and time impact of change related to BIM, information management or digital data standards and processes. It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. We ask for a variety of detail in your online application, however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. Please attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application and include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert. About Us: High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain's major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe & inclusive working environment for all our staff - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. HS2 Ltd is also a safety-cr