Project Systems and Information Lead

Sir Robert Mcalpine Ltd.; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Project Systems & Information Lead to manage project information and digital systems on a significant new battery manufacturing facility. You will oversee document control, optimize digital systems, and ensure data governance throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in information management, strong leadership skills, and advanced IT proficiency. This is a transformative opportunity to contribute significantly to a pioneering project while advancing your career.

Benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in information management or document control in construction.
• Hands-on experience with CDE platforms.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage and develop Document Controller(s).
• Ensure compliant document control aligned with BS EN ISO 19650.
• Maintain workflows and permissions for information systems.

Skills

Information management

Document control

Leadership

ISO 19650 knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Advanced IT skills

Education

Qualification in information management, IT, or digital construction

Tools

Viewpoint

Microsoft 365

Field View

Job description

Agratas is developing one of the UK's most significant new battery manufacturing facilities, a world‑class programme shaping the future of energy storage and sustainable manufacturing. As part of this transformative project, we are seeking a Project Systems & Information Lead to ensure the integrity, accessibility, and smooth operation of all project information and digital systems across this fast‑moving site.

Why join us?

We’re proud to play a key role in delivering a pioneering gigafactory that will help power the transition to net‑zero. This is an opportunity to contribute to a once‑in‑a‑generation project while growing your career in an environment that values innovation, digital excellence, and collaboration.

You’ll be part of a team that brings together expertise from across construction, engineering, and digital technology, all working to build something extraordinary for the UK’s future.

The Project Systems & Information Lead role

Reporting to the Shared Services Lead, you’ll be the central point of expertise for project information management, document control leadership, and digital system optimisation on site. You’ll own the configuration, governance, and continuous improvement of the Project Common Data Environment (CDE) and other project‑critical systems, ensuring that every team has the right information at the right time.

In this role, you will:

• Line‑manage, mentor, and develop Document Controller(s).
• Ensure compliant, consistent document control aligned with BS EN ISO 19650.
• Configure, administer, and optimise the Project CDE and Field Management systems.
• Maintain workflows, permissions, and information security protocols.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for all system‑related queries.
• Deliver training to project teams and external partners on digital tools and processes.
• Oversee audits, quality checks, and compliance reporting.
• Ensure robust data governance, archiving, and information integrity.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support information flow.
• Provide first‑line technical support on systems‑related hardware/software issues.
• Support the commissioning and decommissioning of systems for new/existing project phases.
• Identify opportunities to enhance systems, workflows, and digital processes.

Your profile

• Extensive experience in information management, document control or project systems within construction, engineering, or related sectors.
• Proven hands‑on experience configuring and administering CDE platforms (e.g., Viewpoint for projects).
• Strong leadership and line‑management capability.
• Good knowledge of ISO 19650 and the Building Safety Act (Golden Thread).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and digital construction tools (e.g., Field View).
• Analytical mindset with a passion for process improvement.
• Relevant qualifications in information management, IT or digital construction (desirable).

Rewards

We’re ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide‑ranging, performance‑related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We’d love you to join us in proudly building Britain’s future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Especially if you’re part of a group that is under‑represented in construction. Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family‑run business with strong family values, our aim is to McAlpine is a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every member of our team.