Digital Information Management Lead in Manchester

This is an exciting and interesting time to join the AECOM Architecture & Design (A+D) team covering all aspects of work across all Market Sectors & Geographies, twinned with this is our ever-expanding digital scope and client’s requirements, ensuring a variety of innovative programs and projects to work on. The growth of the digital team in the A+D sector requires the appointment of a UK&I Digital Information Management Lead who will ensure successful delivery utilising cutting edge digital technology. They will be supported by individuals in the digital team who focus on specific aspects of the overall role, such as digital delivery, consulting, implementation and optimisation.

Reporting to the UKI Digital Lead for A+D and working closely with the A+D Sector Leads and subsequent design delivery teams, the successful candidate will have proven experience in organisational digital transformation and the application of “Digital by Default” to all facets of programme and project delivery. They will have strong development skills and the technical ability, knowledge, and competence to provide guidance, training and support.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Participate in key areas of the A+D digital strategy activities aligned to business line’s strategic growth areas, regional and global business line digital plan.
• Report on progress against the assigned items of digital development and any Return on Investment of digital specific funding.
• Support Architecture & Design (A+D) teams across market sectors on assigned projects and programmes, ensuring technical excellence and providing leadership in BIM deployment and delivery.
• Work with design team leads as a digital champion to ensure the right client solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required professional, quality, and legislative standards every time.
• Oversee execution of the standardisation of processes, products, design, and data throughout delivery lifecycles.
• Enabling environments for healthy project initiation, generative design production, automated data analysis and project information delivery assurance reporting.
• Manage Autodesk Forma (Formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud ACC) project administration activities, project initiation and ongoing management of information exchange.
• Author, coordinate and maintain AECOM suite of documents, guidance and templates in line with both strategic and project delivery aspects of ISO19650.
• Foster improvements in quality and efficiency by integrating digital tools and methodologies.
• Track and communicate progress using metrics such as software token usage, client satisfaction surveys, and rework rates.
• Enhance the success of execution by collaborating with Project Managers and technical leaders to guarantee optimal resource utilisation and the selection of appropriate digital tools and solutions during digital audits of bids and projects.
• Lead by example by visibly driving SH&E culture, ensuring effective implementation of AECOM SH&E policies and procedures, and achievement of the SH&E core value metrics for the Operating Unit.
• Implementing and ensuring compliance with AECOM Ethics & Compliance policies and procedures.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful energy projects.
• Work alongside industry‑leading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Innovation through Digital & AI.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Membership of a recognised professional body relative to our core markets.
• Master’s or Engineering Degree in an appropriate related field.
• Membership of a professional institution desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in leading diverse teams and leading projects of varying scales.
• Proven track record in developing and growing client relationships.
• Skills and experience of national and international lean manufacturing, construction, logistics and customer service organisations, across different sectors.
• Industrialisation Construction knowledge which includes DfMA, MMC, platforms, lean manufacturing desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 19650 and related BIM standards.
• Individual BIM certification with recognised body e.g. ICE, BSi, BRE, etc. an advantage.
• Experience setting up, working in and administering Common Data Environment such as Autodesk Forma.
• Proficiency in BIM Software such as Autodesk Revit.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a range of industry recognised Technology Stack applications and workflows.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of previous innovations for programs and projects of all sizes.
• Experience in leading and growing large teams and successful financial performance and business development/sales/growth experience in the public or private sectors.
• You will also be self‑motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline‑driven team environment.

Additional Information Security Clearance Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary for you to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.