4D Digital Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Grays; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Remote work potential up to 40%

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a 4D Digital Engineer to join our Essex-based team on the Lower Thames Crossing project. You will develop 4D simulations, integrate 3D models with programme data and lead digital rehearsal sessions to drive proactive project planning.

The role requires strong Synchro/4D software skills, Navisworks knowledge, and experience with planning tools like P6. You’ll collaborate with engineers, planners and construction teams to optimise sequencing and logistics.

Qualifications

• Strong Synchro/4D software skills with Navisworks knowledge.
• Understanding of P6 and programme logic.
• Good knowledge of 3D modelling workflows (Revit, Civil 3D, Bentley).
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 4D simulations integrating 3D models with programme data.
• Maintain accurate linkages between model components and the programme.
• Lead digital rehearsal sessions and capture actions.
• Identify sequencing clashes, access constraints and logistics issues.
• Support temporary works, lifting operations and construction methodology planning.
• Produce visual outputs including animations, dashboards and reports.
• Ensure compliance with project standards, metadata requirements and CDE protocols.
• Work with planners to validate programme logic using 4D insights.
• Maintain templates, libraries and 4D workflow documentation.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Synchro/4D software

P6

3D modelling workflows

ISO 19650

Programme logic

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

Bentley

Civil 3D

Job description

About The Role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a 4D Digital Engineer to join our growing team in Essex (Lower Thames Crossing Project).

What you'll be doing

• Develop detailed 4D simulations integrating 3D models with programme data.


• Maintain accurate linkages between model components and the programme.


• Lead digital rehearsal sessions and capture actions.


• Identify sequencing clashes, access constraints and logistics issues.


• Support temporary works, lifting operations and construction methodology planning.


• Produce visual outputs including animations, stills, dashboards and reports.


• Ensure compliance with project standards, metadata requirements and CDE protocols.


• Work with planners to validate programme logic using 4D insights.


• Maintain templates, libraries and 4D workflow documentation.


• Mentor junior team members.

Who we\'re looking for

• Strong Synchro/4D software skills; good working knowledge of Navisworks.


• Understanding of P6 and programme logic.


• Good knowledge of 3D modelling workflows (Revit, Civil 3D, Bentley).


• Understanding of ISO 19650 processes.


• Experience supporting planning, engineering and constructability reviews using 4D.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.


• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)


• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave


• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]