Assistant Digital Technologist

SES Engineering Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & Bonus

Flexible working

Car Allowance / Company Car

Travel to sites covered

Private Medical & Pension

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

SES Engineering Services is seeking an Assistant Digital Technologist to support digital initiatives across a range of projects. You will work with Digital Development Leads and project teams to implement digital technologies, workflows and data environments that improve collaboration and efficiency.

The role offers exposure to VR/AR/MR, CDE setup, automation and analytics, with opportunities to grow across multiple digital disciplines in a forward-thinking team.

Qualifications

• Interest in digital engineering, digital construction, BIM or information management.
• Awareness of low-code tools, digital construction apps and data standards.
• Ability to understand how technology improves project delivery in construction/engineering.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of digital products and solutions across SES projects.
• Assist with setup, testing and implementation of digital technologies in Digital Buildings/Developments/Services/Standards.
• Help deploy SES's Digital Transformation via CDEs, low-code apps and automation.
• Contribute to immersive technologies and visualization including VR/AR/MR and 4D/5D.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate digital tools across disciplines.
• Support development activities through reporting and feedback analysis.
• Assist with rollout of Digital First strategy and continuous improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand digital requirements and adoption.

Skills

Digital engineering

BIM

Information management

Communication

Organisational skills

Learning agility

Microsoft 365 apps

Tools

Morta

Power Apps

Dalux

Power BI

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Solibri

Twinmotion

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

ASSISTANT DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIST - SES

SES Engineering Services is looking for a talented Assistant Digital Technologist to join our Digital team, supporting the delivery of innovative digital products, technologies and solutions across our projects and programmes.

Assistant Digital Technologist.

If you're passionate about digital transformation, emerging technologies, and the future of the built environment, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within one of the UK's leading engineering and construction businesses. You'll work alongside experienced digital specialists, helping to implement cutting-edge tools and processes that enhance project delivery and create smarter, more connected buildings.

This is a fantastic chance to progress your career as part of a skilled, inclusive and forward-thinking team.

About The Role

As an Assistant Digital Technologist at SES, you’ll support the delivery and coordination of digital initiatives across a range of projects and programmes. Working closely with Digital Development Leads, Digital Standards Leads and project teams, you’ll assist with the implementation of digital technologies, platforms and workflows that improve collaboration, efficiency and project outcomes.

You’ll contribute to SES’s Digital First strategy by supporting activities such as Common Data Environment (CDE) setup, digital workflow integration, automation routines, reporting, data visualisation and immersive technology deployment including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR).

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience across multiple digital disciplines, gaining exposure to emerging technologies while helping to drive innovation and continuous improvement throughout the business.

As our Assistant Digital Technologist, you will:

• Support the delivery of digital products and solutions across SES projects and programmes.
• Assist with the setup, testing and implementation of digital technologies within Digital Buildings, Digital Developments, Digital Services and Digital Standards.
• Help deploy SES's Digital Transformation capabilities, including Common Data Environments (CDEs), low code applications, Artificial workflow and automation processes.
• Contribute to immersive technologies and visualisation solutions, including VR, AR, MR and 4D/5D simulations.
• Collaborate with project teams and digital specialists to integrate digital tools and workflows across engineering and technology disciplines.
• Support digital development activities through reporting, user feedback analysis and performance tracking.
• Assist with the rollout of SES's Digital First strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand digital requirements and support successful technology implementation and adoption.
• Help maintain digital continuity throughout project lifecycles, from design through to delivery and handover.
• Support the implementation of Digital Building technologies, including smart systems and sensor-enabled environments.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from people who can demonstrate:

• An interest in digital engineering, digital construction, BIM, information management or related technologies.
• Awareness of low code applications, digital construction tools, data management processes and information standards – examples application include as Morta, Power Apps, Dalux, and Power BI.
• Understanding of how technology can improve project delivery within construction and engineering environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and working practices.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
• An interest in emerging technologies including digital twins, visualisation, automation and artificial intelligence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with low code development using tools such as Morta or Power Apps.
• Exposure to Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Solibri or similar digital design platforms.
• Knowledge of Power BI or other reporting and dashboarding tools.
• Experience of Common Data Environments and information management processes.
• Familiarity with VR, AR, MR, Twinmotion, Synchro, Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Awareness of Smart Building technologies and connected systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & Bonus
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension with 6% employer contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and much more
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression
• Industry-leading family leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave

SES are committed to the fair treatment of people with criminal records, including employees and potential employees. We ensure that our recruitment, promotion and retention activity does not treat people less favourably because of an offending background.

Basic Check

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, helping us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the Wates Group.

If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly via

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised through a range of accolades including Gold Investors in People accreditation. Being a family-owned business means we understand and value long-term relationships.