Information Manager
This occupation is found in a wide range of sectors and industries such as construction, engineering, manufacturing, transportation including high-speed rail, energy and life sciences, the power industry including nuclear and renewables, local authorities, developers of smart cities and logistics.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to support the delivery and management of critical information, whether digital or otherwise, in the (capital) delivery phase of an infrastructure project and the ongoing management of that information within the operational phase of the resulting asset. The Information Manager ensures that information meets required quality and specifications and is collected, managed and transferred effectively ensuring its value is understood, maximised and reused where it describes its physical asset counterpart (the digital twin). Effective information management not only enables efficiencies to be achieved throughout an asset's lifecycle, it also provides the opportunity to develop further insight or innovation by using, collaborating and manipulating information in more effective ways. Built assets, whether these are major facilities, large scale developments, engineering projects or significant infrastructure projects require management of information consistent with ISO 19650 (Organisation and digitization of information) or UK BIM (Building Information Modelling) Level 2 approach, or equally other industry information strategies and standards, and in these cases, the Information Manager is required to ensure compliance with these requirements. The Information Manager is a procedural gatekeeper, managing the common data environment (CDE) ensuring it follows the agreed project procedures and that the data is accurate, current and secure. The CDE is the shared source of information used to support collaborative production, management, sharing and exchange of all information during operational and delivery phases whether created in a BIM environment or in a conventional data format.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a broad range of stakeholders, spanning clients / owners, through to internal and external departments inclusive of engineering, project controls, quality, supply chain, construction, legal and commissioning / completion – in essence, managing information and data as it moves through its lifecycle. It facilitates collaboration between project team members, promotes the development of an informed design and helps avoid duplication and mistakes. Information management holistically addresses the requirements for documentation, data and models in describing a built asset, supporting the delivery of information through the management of integrated systems, processes and people. Whilst normally office based, the Information Manager may need to visit all aspects of the operation from clients’ offices, fabrication and vendor sites, to construction and partner organization sites.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for managing information through the project's lifecycle and would report to the project or operational manager dependent on the project phase. Within their specialist area, the Information Manager would generally work autonomously and would be expected to exert influence to maintain protocols outside their reporting line including external stakeholders and internal functions. On larger projects, the Information Manager may have a range of specialists reporting to them.
Typical Job Roles:
Employers and Functions / Information Content Specialist / Information Manager - Projects / Information Manager Job Titles Often Vary Between Sectors / Project Automation Specialist / Project Information Specialist.
Entry Requirements:
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
Duration:
The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 24 months.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to support the delivery and management of critical information, whether digital or otherwise, in the (capital) delivery phase of an infrastructure project and the ongoing management of that information within the operational phase of the resulting asset. The Information Manager ensures that information meets required quality and specifications and is collected, managed and transferred effectively ensuring its value is understood, maximised and reused where it describes its physical asset counterpart (the digital twin). Effective information management not only enables efficiencies to be achieved throughout an asset's lifecycle, it also provides the opportunity to develop further insight or innovation by using, collaborating and manipulating information in more effective ways. Built assets, whether these are major facilities, large scale developments, engineering projects or significant infrastructure projects require management of information consistent with ISO 19650 (Organisation and digitization of information) or UK BIM (Building Information Modelling) Level 2 approach, or equally other industry information strategies and standards, and in these cases, the Information Manager is required to ensure compliance with these requirements. The Information Manager is a procedural gatekeeper, managing the common data environment (CDE) ensuring it follows the agreed project procedures and that the data is accurate, current and secure. The CDE is the shared source of information used to support collaborative production, management, sharing and exchange of all information during operational and delivery phases whether created in a BIM environment or in a conventional data format.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a broad range of stakeholders, spanning clients / owners, through to internal and external departments inclusive of engineering, project controls, quality, supply chain, construction, legal and commissioning / completion – in essence, managing information and data as it moves through its lifecycle. It facilitates collaboration between project team members, promotes the development of an informed design and helps avoid duplication and mistakes. Information management holistically addresses the requirements for documentation, data and models in describing a built asset, supporting the delivery of information through the management of integrated systems, processes and people. Whilst normally office based, the Information Manager may need to visit all aspects of the operation from clients’ offices, fabrication and vendor sites, to construction and partner organization sites.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for managing information through the project's lifecycle and would report to the project or operational manager dependent on the project phase. Within their specialist area, the Information Manager would generally work autonomously and would be expected to exert influence to maintain protocols outside their reporting line including external stakeholders and internal functions. On larger projects, the Information Manager may have a range of specialists reporting to them.
Typical Job Roles:
Employers and Functions / Information Content Specialist / Information Manager - Projects / Information Manager Job Titles Often Vary Between Sectors / Project Automation Specialist / Project Information Specialist.
Entry Requirements:
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
Duration:
The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 24 months.
Standard Code |
Apprenticeship Level |
Standard Components |
LARS No. |
Standard ID |
540 |
Higher (Level 4) |
60134999 |
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Z0001975 |
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Functional Skills Maths Level 2 |
60342687 |
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Functional Skills English Level 2 |
60342900 |
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EPA |
n/a |