Digital Engineering Leader

QODA Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to guide teams in delivering innovative design solutions in building services. This role emphasizes collaboration, technical design management, and maintaining client relationships. You will oversee documentation processes and ensure high-quality outputs while fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity, creativity, and professional development, offering a supportive environment to help you thrive and grow in your career. A fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering sector.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension scheme (8% company contribution)

Nine-day fortnight scheme

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice option

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related discipline; working towards chartered status.
• Experience in construction and renewables sector; leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in delivering innovative design solutions in building services.
• Manage client relationships and ensure quality of project deliverables.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Trimble

4P

Aconex

Job description

The role in consultation with the Associate Director and Director will lead their teams to support the business in the delivery of its aims and objectives, and deliver creative, technical and innovative design solutions in building services.

The role will also provide line management support and will be responsible for technical design management as well as client relationships.

Reports to: Associate Director/Director

Location:London

• Collaborates with all engineering staff to create, manage, and deliver a proactive approach to digital engineering
• Present technical and non-technical concepts using digital software
• Working to project deadlines, daily communication and supervisory support with the design team, and coordination with architectural and structural elements
• Manage and monitor quality of work projects
• Managing and acting on Client feedback
• Production of visual outputs including renders for inclusion in reports and best practice documents
• Work with Directors to develop QODA digital processes; procedures and training requirements.
• Manage the flow of MEP-related documentation (drawings, specifications, reports, etc.) between the project team, consultants, and contractors, often using client driven portals, i.e. Trimble, 4P, Aconex etc.
• Ensure all documents are filed correctly and accessible in a document control system.
• Maintain an updated log of incoming and outgoing documents.
• Review and verify the accuracy of documents before distribution.
• Apply document control procedures as per project and company standards.
• Coordinate with the MEP team to collect and distribute design revisions, shop drawings, as-built drawings, method statements, and material submittals.
• Track the status of documents submitted for review and approval.
• Ensure proper version control and prevent outdated information from being used.
• Support project audits by providing required documentation promptly.
• Train team members on document control processes when needed.
• Prepare periodic reports on documentation status for management.

Relevant experience and competence:

Knowledge

• Professional qualifications and membership – a degree in electrical, mechanical engineering, computer science or a related discipline Will be working towards a chartered professional qualification or may have achieved chartered membership status in an engineering, computer science or related discipline
• External clients – an understanding of expectations and project delivery
• Technical – technically astute in the field of digital engineering

Skills

• Working under pressure – ability to work under pressure, to organise, multitask and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met
• Analytical – the ability to challenge viewpoints for an effective outcome
• Communication – strong written and verbal communication and building effective relationships

Experience

• Experience in the construction and renewables sector
• Experience in leading teams

Values and behaviours:

QODA has created the following values and behaviours to enable all employees to deliver in a high performing, values driven work environment, and to help achieve our objectives.

Teamwork

• Understands the importance of teamwork
• Demonstrates collaboration and support
• Actively listens to colleagues views
• Share information and provide feedback
• Encourage, coach and mentor

Business and Client Focus

• Understands the needs of our clients and colleagues
• Deliver excellent service both internal and external
• Ensure quality of work
• Ensure competitive advantage

Challenge and Pioneering

• Understands the importance of challenge and innovation
• Embrace new ideas
• Understand the need for continuous improvement and evaluation
• Create change initiatives and manage change effectively
• Apply knowledge to protect and invigorate the built environment

Integrity and Professionalism

• Understands the importance of integrity
• Performs job role to the highest standard
• Executes professionalism at all times
• Adopts best practices
• Accountability and ownership for decisions and actions
• Act ethically at all times

Creativity

• Understands the importance of creativity within our job roles
• Demonstrate a creative mindset to ensure excellent return on service for clients and colleagues
• Empower people to be open and deliver excellent performance
• Enable colleagues to grow in a learning environment
• Adopt a solutions focused approach
• Ensure our people are equipped to deliver excellent service
• Adopt a can-do and caring attitude
• Show an interest in and an understanding of others
• Passionate about our work, our people and business and where we can all add value
• Encourage a working environment where people can grow and reach their full potential
• Enhance professional expertise through continuing professional development
• Share knowledge and learning with colleagues to help oneself and people grow
• Apply technology and knowledge to deliver and achieve objectives both personally and professionally

In return you will receive a great range of employee benefits:

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme (8% company contribution)
• Option to join the nine-day fortnight scheme
• 25 days annual leave, pro rata for part-time working, and an opportunity to purchase 5 days extra leave
• Option to join private healthcare scheme
• Option to purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice, after a qualifying period
• Cycle to work scheme after qualifying period