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Data Engineer

Mace
Birmingham
2 days ago
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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 business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project deliveryto unlock the potential in every project.

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

Supports development of strategies, standards and management plans and undertakes delivery of the Information Management (IM) discipline for client projects/programmes, to ensure efficient information management and successful project/programmes.Delivers IM process and system training. Supporting lead for IM on a project/programme. Develops and implements processes described within ISO19650 including how the information is produced and assured for digital delivery.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Defining and delivers IM strategies, standards (ink ISO19650) and processes for client-facing projects and programmes.
  • Establishing and manages the project/programme IM function following the strategy, standards and processes set.
  • Training project/programme colleagues in IM practices and processes and drives awareness and continuous improvement.
  • Managing the assurance and quality control of documents and artefacts are submitted and stored.
  • Line managing, coaching and supporting the IM Team working on the project, as direct and indirect reports.
  • Contributing to global digital centre of excellence including body of knowledge, processes, case studies.
  • Contributing to bids in terms of IM strategies and solutions.
  • Contributing to the set-up, implementation and development of the common data environment (CDE).
  • 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:

  • Technical qualifications and certifications (oe equivalent) such as APM IM, assoc of information managers. Subject expert experience in key IM software including Aconex, ViewPoint, business collaborator, etc.
  • Information management experience across a number of projects and programmes. Information architecture. Naming, numbering, filing conventions, ISO19650.
  • Big project and programme experience in IM and document control. Helping to set up of the document control and IM function, running the process. ISO 19650 series, UK BIM Framework, CDE management.

You’ll also have:

  • Strong written and oral communication,
  • Effective negotiator. Used to working with stakeholders at all levels. Disciplined in running IM processes.
  • Effective team member and helping/training others.
  • Able to work independently. Organised and ability to organise others, seek clarity, and manage boundaries.
  • 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 organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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