Project Information Management Lead

About us

United Utilities’ (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a more prosperous, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We are proud to be ranked #4 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We promote a workplace culture where our people can grow, excel, and truly be themselves.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. These include:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• A 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A £5000 car allowance to support your travel needs
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme

Please note:We are excited to offer you a flexible and hybrid working model that lets you balance your work and life. We want you to enjoy the benefits of working with us wherever you are.

Office or site attendance at Lingley Mere, Warrington is expected a minimum 3 days per a week.

The role

As a Project Information Management (PIM) Lead, you will oversee the development, implementation, and governance of the Project Information Management strategy across CEC. You will ensure that the management of information associated with the design, engineering, and construction of assets (including project data, documents, and digital workflows) is structured, accessible, and aligned with Organisation Information Requirements and the requirements of AMP8 partners.

Using your expertise, you will tackle challenges unique to our industry and, by working with other experts, you will shape key aspects of our capital programme, making a significant impact on our success and helping us to achieve our targets.

United Utilities offer dynamic and long-lasting options that will help you grow professionally and personally, and you will have the chance to enhance your skill, knowledge and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the UU family!

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in the UK.

Key accountabilities

Strategic Leadership and Governance

• Set and implement the Project Information Management (PIM) Strategy, manage the interfaces between Project Information Management and key stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for defining the policies, processes, supplier standards (S13), systems and control of data relation to Project Information managed by Commercial, Engineering and Capital Delivery (CEC), ensuring effective adoption and compliance.
• To lead and develop the PIM function. Train and develop the capability to meet the needs of the business and associated resource planning, recruitment and utilisation.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives related to information management.

Project Information Management and Technology

• Oversee the implementation, optimisation and alignment of PIM systems and Common Data Environments (CDE) across CEC and the supply chain.
• Ensure effective data structuring, classification, and accessibility for project teams.
• Work closely with IT and project teams to enhance digital workflows and automation.
• Manage the integration of PIM tools with other enterprise systems.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for PIM across departments, ensuring seamless coordination.
• Train and support project teams (UU staff and supply chain). Ensuring the appropriate training plans are in place with respect to all project information management processes, systems and best practice.
• Responsible for identifying and escalating any project information management issues to the Head of PMO. Where required report to senior leadership team on key matters relating to PIM
• Lead a PIM academy (working group) across the whole supply chain to ensure that the PIM strategy and S13 requirements are deployed consistently and are compliant.

Data Integrity, Security & Quality Control

• Ensure data accuracy, security, and accessibility across all projects and implements data retention policies.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of compliant statutory information from capital projects to the operational business.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments related to project data management and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
• Responsible for identifying all health and safety, regulatory and statutory asset configuration changes, process changes or system changes.
• Monitor and evaluate PIM performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills & experience

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the followingessentialcriteria:

• Experience in Project Information Management, with a strong understanding of methodology for Project Information Management based on industry best practise.
• Good awareness of Building Information Management and Asset Information practises.
• Experience of setting up and managing Common Data Environments (including ProjectWise platform or equivalent) and digital workflows with proven experience in driving digital transformation.
• Leadership experience in managing teams.
• Stakeholder management, communication and engagement skills to build and manage relationships at all levels within the organisation and within the extended supply chain.
• Ability to present technical information/results/findings in a way in which makes sense to the business.