At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The project: In October 2015, we were announced as preferred bidder for National Grid’s £400m integrated security solutions project. This national programme of works focuses specifically on improving the resilience of National Grid infrastructure for electricity transmission, gas transmission and gas distribution across the UK. The improvements will deter, detect and subsequently delay disruption or damage to these assets.
A further programme of works has now been agreed, with an additional 77 sites across the three areas, requiring the development and implementation of a physical solution to improve the security of the site perimeter, electronic surveillance and buildings, prior to April 2021.
Our appointment is part of a three-year framework with two potential one-year extensions, requiring our team to deliver on a diverse portfolio of transmission and distribution projects and programmes across the UK, both large and small.
As part of a cohesive delivery team, we are responsible for programme management, planning, document control, civil and technology works and commercial management.
The suitable individual will be within travelling distance to North Wales where this part of the programme is based.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first
• Going home safe and well
• Client focus
• Deliver on our promise
• Integrity
• Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity
• For our people to excel

Developing strategies, standards and management plans and leading delivery of the Information Management (IM) discipline for client projects/programmes, to ensure efficient information management and successful project/programmes.
Ownership of the IM project and project outcomes, key stakeholder relationships, and both direct, and indirect, line management.
Understand, develop and implement processes described within ISO19650 including how the information is produced and assured for digital delivery. May take overall Lead for IM on a project/programme, or working for an Associate Director level IM Lead, depending on the scale or complexity of the project/programme.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Defining and delivering IM strategies, standards (Inc ISO19650) and processes for client-facing projects and programmes.
• Establishing and managing the project/programme IM function following the strategy, standards and processes set.
• Training and coaching project/programme colleagues in IM practices and processes and drives awareness and continuous improvement.
• Managing the assurance and quality control of documents and artefacts submitted and stored.
• Managing and providing leadership to a team of direct and indirect reports, ensuring the principles, structures, tools/capabilities and responsibilities are in place to deliver area plans and deliver excellence.
• Providing comprehensive technical and functional expertise, contributing to global digital centre of excellence including knowledge, processes, case studies.
• Delivering to bids in terms of IM strategies and solutions.
• Coordinating the set-up, implementation and development of the common data environment (CDE).
• Developing and implementing processes as outlined within ISO19650, including defining how the information is produced and assured for digital delivery.
• May take overall lead for IM on a project/programme, or supports associate director (IM Lead), depending on scale/complexity of the project/programme.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Information management leadership experience across a number of projects/programmes. Information architecture naming, numbering, filing, ISO19650.
• Expert of Power BI, Revit and Solibri model Assurance.
• Big project and programme experience leading in IM and document control.
• Setting up of the document control and IM function. Standards setting. ISO 19650 series, UK BIM Framework, CDE Management.
• Strong written and oral communication,
• Effective negotiator. Stakeholder management at all levels.
• Ability to focus on what is essential rather than what is optimal for expedient delivery.
• Building effective and high performing teams.
• Effective delegation and task assignment.
• Organised and ability to organise others, seek clarity, set and manage boundaries.

You’ll also have:

• Technical qualifications and certifications such as APM IM, Assoc of information managers.
• Subject matter expert in key IM software including Aconex, Viewpoint, Business Collaborator, SharePoint, etc.
• Construction, property, and real estate industry.
• Security, cyber security, data protection awareness.
• Experience of working in an international setting either remotely from or outside the UK.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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• Defining and delivering IM strategies, standards (Inc ISO19650) and processes for client-facing projects and programmes.
• Establishing and managing the project/programme IM function following the strategy, standards and processes set.
• Training and coaching project/programme colleagues in IM practices and processes and drives awareness and continuous improvement.
• Managing the assurance and quality control of documents and artefacts submitted and stored.
• Managing and providing leadership to a team of direct and indirect reports, ensuring the principles, structures, tools/capabilities and responsibilities are in place to deliver area plans and deliver excellence.
• Providing comprehensive technical and functional expertise, contributing to global digital centre of excellence including knowledge, processes, case studies.
• Delivering to bids in terms of IM strategies and solutions.
• Coordinating the set-up, implementation and development of the common data environment (CDE).
• Developing and implementing processes as outlined within ISO19650, including defining how the information is produced and assured for digital delivery.
• May take overall lead for IM on a project/programme, or supports associate director (IM Lead), depending on scale/complexity of the project/programme.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work