Digital Engineering Lead- Energy | Expression of Interest

®; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Holidays

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Training & subscriptions

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Digital Engineering Lead to drive BIM delivery for complex energy and resources projects across Hydropower, Transmission, Renewable and Waste sectors in the UK. You will lead a dedicated team, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with ISO 19650 and digital information management best practices.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, a supportive development culture, and opportunities to drive innovative digital project delivery across multiple UK

Qualifications

• Experience with EIR, AIR, PIR and BEP documentation.
• Proven ability to deliver BIM/Digital Engineering solutions for complex energy projects.
• Strong understanding of ISO 19650 standards and digital information management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Digital Engineering and BIM solutions for complex Energy and Resources projects.
• Mentor teams and engage with senior stakeholders across projects.
• Manage project-specific digital deliverables and support lifecycle implementation.

Skills

Leadership

BIM leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Civil 3D

Autodesk Navisworks

Autodesk Inventor

ACC

Revizto

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Power BI

Job description

Join our Digital Engineering Talent Pool for future opportunities within the digital energy sector!

Due to ongoing growth and expansion we are open to speaking with experienced Digital Engineering Leads (with BIM experience) ready for continued growth in 2027.

We have developed a strong reputation within the sector as a leading, progressive and forward-thinking consultancy, focused on delivering high quality outputs to ensure the client achieves their outcomes and business benefits. We need to develop our BIM capabilities across Information Management and 3D Modelling, following ISO19650.

This role will focus on leading the delivery of Digital Engineering (DE) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) solutions and dedicated team for complex Energy and Resources projects including Hydropower & Dams, Transmission & Distribution and Renewable, Waste & Generation projects, among others along with an element of team management too.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing digital strategies, overseeing project execution, ensuring ISO 19650 compliance, and driving innovation in digital project delivery.

The Digital Engineering Lead will oversee multiple projects, mentoring teams, and engaging with senior stakeholders and will focus on managing project-specific digital deliverables and supporting implementation across the project lifecycle.

ABOUT YOU

Ideally you will hold a degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline and ideally hold professional certifications (or working towards) e.g. BIM Certifications, buildingSMART, PMP or equivalent.

In addition you will have experience of developing and managing key documentation such as EIR, AIR, PIR, and BEP, alongside advanced proficiency in Autodesk tools (Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Inventor, ACC) and coordination platforms like Revizto, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Power BI. Ideally with experience of leading CDE setup, model federation, and clash detection workflows.

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We're proud of our friendly and collaborative environment

• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.

• Flexible working arrangements

• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I

• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.