Digital Construction Lead

SNC-Lavalin; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Digital Construction Lead for the Sizewell C project. This pivotal role involves shaping the digital strategy and ensuring effective delivery of construction projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in BIM and digital project management, with strong leadership and collaboration skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a diverse team, promoting innovation in digital construction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in construction project delivery.
• Expert in BIM, 4D, 5D, or GIS.
• Proficiency in Digital Construction software and data management.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the digital strategy for Sizewell C.
• Drive adoption of digital solutions on site.
• Lead coordination of project-specific digital streams.

Skills

BIM

4D/5D/6D development

Digital Engineering

Geospatial Sciences

AGILE project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Digital Construction software

CDEs

Job description

Job Description

Make nuclear innovation possible.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head‑on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

The world is becoming increasingly data‑rich and enabled and the requirements for our projects are no different. Digital Construction unlocks the value of design & construction data, enabling faster, better‑informed and safer project delivery. In Atkinsréalis we push the boundaries on shaping Digital Construction by focusing on the integration of cross‑disciplinary data, interoperability of software, defined processes and empowering our client’s journey on digital transformation.

Your role

This is a digital leadership, site‑based role on our project at Sizewell C for 3‑4 days a week. The DC Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping the Digital Strategy and site delivery on the biggest Nuclear project in the UK. You will influence adoption of digital solutions on site and interface with key stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery. You will be the focal point of contact for project digital delivery and the coordination of different digital streams, such as BIM, 4D, GIS, IM to drive forward a “design for construction” approach utilising data and construction technology. You will need an overarching understanding of the different interfaces during project delivery across design and construction and play a pivotal role in enabling their coordination, integration and engagement with the client. You will work closely with the Head of Digital Construction, market account managers, project, and digital teams across our Nuclear and Power EMEA business to implement and evolve the DC strategy on projects aligning with our company objectives and getting ahead of market trends.

• Shape and lead the digital Strategy on Sizewell C to an embedded site team, working directly within the Client organisation.
• Drive forward adoption of digital solutions on site and act as a strategic sponsor of the Client’s Digital Strategy.
• Lead & co‑ordinate the collaboration of multiple project stakeholders and teams to promote adoption of fit for purpose digital solutions to empower construction project delivery.
• Client interface and direct point of contact on technical and delivery of work with strong interpersonal skills.
• Lead the coordination and integration of project specific digital streams including BIM, IM, 4D, 5D, GIS, Geospatial, IoT, Asset data, to empower right first‑time project delivery.
• Collaborate with project teams and engineering disciplines to integrate digital construction solutions into planning, design, construction, handover, commissioning and decommissioning phases, progressively building the lifecycle Digital Twin of the project.
• Provide technical expertise in construction data management, construction technology (such as 4D/5D/6D/Information Systems) and act as the focal point for integration of different digital streams.
• Ensure the integrity, interoperability and integration of construction data and technology to facilitate digital rehearsals, construction digital twin delivery and digital handover.
• Provide guidance on model, data and technology delivery, review, coordination, federation and integration to ensure that company and project standards are maintained on all deliverables including as designed, issued for construction and as built.
• Liaison with the project team, client and supply chains to review Project & Asset Information models and make any necessary amendments.

About you

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, Digital Engineering & BIM, Geospatial Sciences, Computer Science, or related field (Equivalent practical experience will be accepted).
• Experience in construction project delivery and AGILE project management methodologies.
• Expert in one (or more) of the following: BIM, 4D/5D/6D development, IM or GIS/Geospatial.
• Site‑based role (min. 3‑4 days a week) on Sizewell C.
• Strong understanding and experience of the above streams and their interfaces to deliver digital construction solutions on projects.
• Strong understanding of lifecycle project delivery and how data and digital can empower interfaces across Design, Planning, Engineering, Construction, Project controls & Handover for project delivery.
• Proficiency in Digital Construction software such as CDEs, lifecycle BIM (4D/5D/6D+), GIS & Geospatial or data management and functional understanding of how they integrate to support project delivery.
• Knowledge and appreciation of how advanced technologies (AI, Robotics, XR) can enable Digital Construction.
• Facility and experience in building client relationships and working with clients to deliver key business objectives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Creative thinker with a passion for emerging technologies and solving complex problems.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.