Senior CDE Administrator

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Within our Capital Design and Delivery department, we are looking for a Senior CDE Administrator to join our Information Management team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Key Responsibilities Include

• Management of CDE – Undertake day to day management of the system platform including adding and maintaining user accounts and security groups, and respond to ad-hoc administration requests from users.
• Interface with Project Team and other agreed stakeholders - Act as the main point of contact for all queries and requests relating to the CDE system.
• Develop & Maintain Project & Contract Templates & Workflows – Create & maintain templates and workflows as required. Undertake regular checks on file / document links across the system and fix as required. Undertake regular checks of document workflows and resolve locked workflows.
• Manage CDE compliance and provide compliance reports – Undertake weekly compliance audits with regards to file naming, file storage locations, user access and provide system generated reports.
• Assist with project set-ups on CDE – Create new project and contract workspaces from agreed templates and assign users
• Maintain User Directories – Update and maintain user access permissions
• Provide CDE training and maintain training log – Organise and undertake regular training sessions on the purpose and use of the system for new users and refresher training for existing users. Provide training and guidance on CDE and BIM protocols. Create and maintain training logs.
• Develop and Maintain User guides – Prepare and update training packs, CDE user guides and reference material.
• Support Work-stream Assurance & Programme Management Office – Provide ad-hoc reports and information on system usage, compliance and assist with ad-hoc requests relating to user activity.
• Support in the design and delivery of CDE initiatives – provide end-user perspective and support in the technical design and delivery of tech solutions around the use of ACC, e.g. user management API integrations.

Responsible for managing the operation, standards, and culture of the common data environment. This role is varied and challenging and will involve working with internal and Contractor document and contract control teams. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop Client processes as it rolls out new CDE processes across its AMP7 and AMP8 capital programmes. Initiative and problem-solving skills are a must, as are strong interpersonal and communication skills, experience implementing document management procedures in a BIM context also ideal.

We're Looking For
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Experience in administration for a CDE (e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud, Asite, ProjectWise or similar)
• Understanding of standard information management processes and workflows in an ISO19650 environment
• Experience in engaging with stakeholders in multiple levels of seniority and scale.
• Experience in workflow configuration on a large scale client CDE environment.
• Experience in delivering training sessions, both internally and remotely.
• Excellent problem-solving skills for troubleshooting technical and process issues.

You will have excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people. You will be a forward-thinking innovator, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment. You will be able to make educated judgments and decisions in the face of ambiguity, and have a good grasp of the bigger picture, seeking opportunities to contribute to the wider agenda.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

What's In It For You
Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We'll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we'll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite's Perks That You'll Get Being Part Of The Seven Trent Family

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our 'Academy'
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?
We can't wait to hear from you.
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