Job Description
Job title: Information Manager (Rail Systems)
Role reporting to: Lead Information Manager
Job purpose
The Rail Systems Information Manager will work as part of the Digital Engineering team and reporting to the Lead Information Manager.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery and assurance of digital information provided by RS contractors and supply chain.
Assuring risk, the quality of the digital information provided by RS contractors and associated supply chain. To manage and advise upon the incoming digital information provided.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
What does the role do?
* Assuring Contractors BIM & Digital Engineering 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, IDP),
* Assure BIM & Digital Engineering design data (Asset, CAD, GIS, Packaging domains) is submitted right first time, that it adheres to 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 BIM & Digital Engineering requirements through provision of timely and appropriate metrics,
* Leadership of and single point of contact within contract responsibility for all BIM & Digital Engineering 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 & Digital Engineering 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 challenges, streamline processes and support assurance,
* Work collaboratively with the Digital Engineering team to identify and develop solutions, solve problems and support the project and its supply chain,
* 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.
Required criteria
Skills:
1. 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),
2. Communication skills – including providing responses to technical questions, requests for information; and communicating technical information to non-technical staff,
3. Deliver training sessions in respect of BIM, Digital Engineering and Information Management,
4. Stakeholder management skills – including developing relationships through regular meetings, with colleagues especially Project Managers, Engineers and Technical Assurance; and suppliers,
5. Manage a varied high volume of demands responding to Contractors queries, formal submissions, plus Project Manager and Engineer queries,
6. Apply project management and governance principles to delivery, especially in managing dependencies between deliverables often from different Suppliers.
Knowledge:
1. BIM Standards, including BS and PAS1192 series, plus knowledge of ISO 19650; a working knowledge of BIM Level 2 for legacy contract management.
2. Knowledge of rail systems e.g. track, signalling, power S&C etc
3. Qualification in an Information Management discipline (GIS, BIM, Asset Information Management) or related experience in an Information Management related role,
4. Knowledge of information management, data modelling, business intelligence, Application Programme Interfaces (API’s), management and analysis Ontologies.
Type of experience:
• Experience of BIM/Digital Engineering within an engineering or consultancy organisation or multi-disciplinary project,
• Experience of managing technical information in a complex environment.
• Experience of systems assurance and common data environments,
• Experience of rail industry,
• 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.
Behavioural competencies:
• Collaboration & Relationship Building: Work in collaboration with supply chain partners, stakeholders, and colleagues to achieve quality outcomes, ensure value for money, manage risk and to ensure all voices are heard.
• Engagement and Influential Communication: Communicate appropriately with a range of people, understanding different perspectives and adapting communication style to have a positive impact.
• The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with their:
O Health and Safety strategy and principles
O Company values
O Leadership framework (line managers)