Digital Engineer / Senior Digital Engineer (Advanced 3D modelling)

Laing O'Rourke; Sale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking Digital Engineers and Senior Digital Engineers in Manchester. Ideal applicants will have a background in construction or engineering with a focus on digital skills, including BIM expertise. This role offers a competitive salary, mentoring opportunities, and various benefits such as enhanced pension and holiday leave.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Access to PMI

Professional development opportunities

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' relevant experience in construction or related field.
• 3+ years' experience using BIM or 3D technology.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 standards.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating digital tasks.
• Creating and maintaining accurate BIM models.
• Building positive relationships to support BIM strategies.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Understanding of design processes

Experience in BIM or 3D technology

Strong 3D modelling experience

Education

Degree in construction or civil engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk ACC Suite

Navisworks

Job description

Role: Digital Engineer / Senior Digital Engineer
Specialisms: Advanced 3D Modelling & Technical Detailing
Location: Manchester (Sale)
Type: Permanent
Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

At Laing O'Rourke, our Digital Engineering team is helping to reimagine how the UK designs and builds complex projects. We use leading technology to connect ideas, people, and processes creating smarter, more sustainable ways of working.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide variety of major project types, including healthcare, data centres, Ministry of Defence (MoD), Ministry of Justice (MoJ), and power infrastructure and science & research facilities, helping bring clarity to complexity through compelling digital content.

We’re looking for Digital Engineers and Senior Digital Engineers with a background in construction or structural MEP engineering to join our collaborative team. In this role, you’ll transform technical information into clear, engaging outputs from 3D models to 4D simulations and 5D quantification making it easier for everyone involved to understand and make decisions.

Please note: Candidates with purely architectural backgrounds may not be the right fit for this role.

Based in Manchester, you’ll be part of our Central Services team, working with colleagues across the country to embed digital ways of working in design, manufacturing, and construction.

What you’ll be involved in

• Planning and coordinating digital tasks, and keeping teams informed on progress.
• Creating and maintaining accurate BIM models that meet project and client needs.
• Presenting technical details in 3D models, drawings, and data‑rich outputs.
• Recording and sharing any design assumptions clearly with the team.
• Building positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners to support BIM strategies.
• Sharing ideas, resources, and lessons learned to help improve how we work.
• Supporting and mentoring team members in 3D modelling, 4D sequencing, and 5D quantification.
• Helping ensure digital outputs are high quality, clear, and on time.

What you’ll bring

Essential

• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, open approach to teamwork.
• Understanding of design, manufacturing, and construction processes.
• Willingness and ability to help others develop their digital skills.
• Degree or significant experience in construction, civil engineering, or related field (not purely architectural), with at least 5 years' relevant experience.
• 3+ years' experience using BIM or 3D technology.
• Skilled in Autodesk products (Revit, ACC Suite, Navisworks).
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 standards.
• Strong 3D modelling, drawing production, and BIM data management experience.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to other offices, projects, and events.

Desirable

• Experience with scripting/programming (Dynamo, Python, HTML).
• Familiarity with Solibri, Trimble Connect, Lumion, Twinmotion, or Power BI.
• Experience with other 3D platforms (Civil 3D, Tekla, Bentley Suite, ArchiCAD).
• BIM‑related certifications (BRE, buildingSMART, etc.).

Laing O'Rourke is dedicated to being a recognised leader in innovation and excellence in the construction industry. We focus on delivering projects that leave a lasting positive environmental legacy, driven by technical excellence in design, manufacturing, and construction.

We offer a competitive remuneration package (base salary + car/travel allowance) with access to PMI; enhanced pension and parental leave schemes; Life/Dental/Critical illness insurance and income protection; 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays; professional development opportunities and more!

CVs only tell us so much and so do job adverts. We’d welcome an informal chat via Tom Lewandowski (Resourcing Advisor) - [e-mail]. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you need the application form in an alternative format or have any questions about our process, please contact our resourcing team at [e-mail].