Principal BIM Information Manager

About the role

Jacobs is looking for a Principal BIM Information Manager to help drive digital and information management across complex transportation projects. In this position, you will influence best practices in BIM and information management, support stronger project outcomes through sound governance and reliable data, and help teams collaborate effectively from concept through delivery and handover.

You will also contribute to mentoring and developing colleagues within the wider team, while playing an important part in improving the consistency, assurance, and overall value of project information.

What you will do

As a member of the Transportation Information Management Team, you will oversee BIM and information management delivery across several projects. Your remit will cover the People, Process, Solutions, and Procurement areas to support efficient digital delivery and ongoing improvement.

You will be responsible for managing project information activities, including setting up, governing, and assuring the Common Data Environment (CDE) and the related procedures. You will check the accuracy and completeness of the Project Information Model, uphold strong information governance, and ensure BIM standards and established best practice are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

In partnership with the project delivery team, you will work closely with clients, designers, contractors, and suppliers to help them achieve their project objectives through effective information management.

This opportunity offers exposure to high-profile transport work across the UK, Ireland, and internationally, with scope to support the continued evolution of digital delivery in the sector. The role may be based from any of the listed UK hubs or from the Dublin or Cork offices.

Requirements

• Hands-on BIM or information management experience on transportation or infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of the UK BIM Framework and the BS EN ISO 19650 series
• Experience handling Project Information Models and Common Data Environments
• Ability to create and apply Information Management Protocols and Execution Plans
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary project delivery teams

Additional information

Jacobs is built on the values of safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging. The company emphasizes caring, wellbeing, and a workplace where people are supported to do their best work. Flexible working arrangements are available, alongside benefits and opportunities that include wellbeing support and a global giving and volunteering programme.

Inclusion is embedded across the organisation through employee networks, communities of practice, and initiatives that help people connect and contribute their perspectives and experiences. The company also works to create accessible recruitment processes and welcomes applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet every listed requirement.

Jacobs follows a hybrid working approach, allowing employees to divide their time between offices or project locations and remote working. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, assistance can be requested through the careers support team.