Information Manager

This is a unique opportunity to join a major, high‑profile government programme where your digital expertise will directly influence the successful delivery of a critical high-profile project in Leicestershire.

You’ll be fully embedded in the heartbeat of the project, working closely with design, digital and construction teams to drive accuracy, compliance and quality across all asset information.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll be actively involved in model auditing, detailed asset data compliance checks, COBie validation and dataset verification, helping to transform complex digital models into reliable, complete asset records.

You’ll take responsibility for the end‑to‑end management of O&M, BUG and H&S Files, ensuring digital handover records meet stringent Employer and statutory requirements.

You’ll use and support platforms such as Solibri, Morta, Viewpoint, Dalux, Revit, and Navisworks, providing guidance and training to internal teams and supply chain partners. Working within a supportive team of nine, you’ll collaborate closely with the Senior Digital Construction Manager and play a key role in digital reporting, clash checking support, performance tracking and wider digital improvement initiatives.

If you enjoy structured, purposeful work and want to make a tangible contribution within an impactful public‑sector environment, this role offers both scale and significance.

What We’re Looking For in You

You’ll have a background in a similar digital information role, perhaps as an Information Manager, Digital Information Manager, BIM Lead or BIM Manager and be confident operating in a highly regulated setting.

You will have:

• Strong understanding of Common Data Environments such as Dalux and Viewpoint
• Hands‑on experience with Revit, Solibri or Navisworks
• A solid grasp of ISO 19650 principles, BIM methodologies and digital handover processes
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence internal and external stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset, strong organisational skills and a commitment to accuracy and accountability

A background in sectors such as Tier 1, Tier 2 construction companies, pharma, rail, nuclear, NHS, MoD, energy, water or policing would be highly advantageous.

If you’re ready to grow your impact, shape digital delivery and contribute to a nationally significant government build, we’d like to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car *
• Travel covered to any of our sites*
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
• One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group)
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

(*Subject to role)

To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.

If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies or to discuss career opportunities in strict confidence, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. 

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting