Application Guide

How to Apply for Digital Delivery IM Lead - Energy

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on building sustainable legacies through innovative solutions in transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects. What makes them unique is their commitment to digital transformation in infrastructure, positioning them as leaders in implementing cutting-edge technologies like BIM and ISO 19650 standards across major programs. Working here offers the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure while collaborating with industry experts on transformative projects.

About This Role

This Digital Delivery IM Lead role involves defining and implementing comprehensive ISO 19650 information management frameworks across major energy infrastructure programs in Bristol. You'll directly interface with senior client stakeholders and digital delivery teams to align strategic objectives while establishing quality management systems for digital information delivery. The role is impactful because you'll represent AECOM as a thought leader in digital infrastructure delivery, shaping how major energy projects manage information throughout their lifecycle.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing and refining ISO 19650 documentation for an energy infrastructure program, then leading a meeting with senior client stakeholders to align digital delivery objectives. You'd spend time establishing quality management processes for digital information, followed by representing AECOM at an industry forum discussion about BIM implementation best practices. The role balances strategic framework development with hands-on governance of digital delivery processes across multiple energy projects.

🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience implementing ISO 19650 best practices at program level, specifically with developing and managing documentation suites (EIR, BEP, MIDP, TIDP) for major infrastructure programs
  • Demonstrates proven ability to deliver digital information management frameworks and advanced BIM delivery processes at scale across complex energy or infrastructure projects
  • Possesses expertise in both data/interface management and BIM/CAD delivery with experience in 3D/4D processes for infrastructure programs
  • Can effectively interface with senior stakeholders and represent organizations at industry forums as a digital delivery thought leader

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Quantify your ISO 19650 implementation experience - specify the size/value of programs you've worked on, number of documents developed, and measurable outcomes achieved

2

Highlight specific energy sector experience in your resume, as this role focuses on energy infrastructure programs in Bristol

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Demonstrate thought leadership by mentioning any industry presentations, publications, or forum participation related to digital delivery or ISO 19650

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Tailor your application to AECOM's sustainability focus by connecting digital delivery to sustainable infrastructure outcomes

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Showcase experience with both strategic framework development AND hands-on implementation of BIM/digital processes at scale

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience implementing ISO 19650 frameworks on major infrastructure programs, with examples of documentation developed (EIR, BEP, etc.)', "How you've successfully interfaced with senior stakeholders to align digital delivery with strategic business objectives", 'Your thought leadership contributions to the digital infrastructure community through forums, publications, or presentations', "Why you're specifically interested in applying digital delivery expertise to AECOM's energy sector projects in Bristol"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • AECOM's recent major energy infrastructure projects in the UK, particularly those involving digital delivery or BIM implementation
  • AECOM's Digital AECOM initiative and their published thought leadership on digital transformation in infrastructure
  • The specific challenges and opportunities in Bristol's energy infrastructure landscape and major projects in the region
  • AECOM's sustainability commitments and how digital delivery supports their 'sustainable legacies' mission

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience developing and implementing a complete ISO 19650 documentation suite for a major infrastructure program
2 How would you approach establishing governance processes for digital information delivery on a new energy infrastructure program in Bristol?
3 Describe a time you had to align senior stakeholders with conflicting priorities around digital delivery objectives
4 What industry trends in digital infrastructure delivery should AECOM be preparing for in the energy sector?
5 How do you measure the success of a digital information management framework implementation?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting only CAD/BIM software skills without demonstrating strategic ISO 19650 framework implementation experience
  • Failing to show experience at program scale - this role requires managing frameworks across entire programs, not just individual projects
  • Not connecting digital delivery expertise to business outcomes or stakeholder management in your application materials

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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