Digital Engineering Project Lead

Mech Electrics Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services contractor is seeking a Digital Engineering Project Lead in Norfolk. This role involves leading all Digital Engineering, BIM and coordination activities for a large-scale MEP project worth £80m. Responsibilities include managing digital processes, ensuring compliance with ISO 19650, and acting as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have experience in Digital Engineering on large projects, strong stakeholder management skills, and knowledge of information standards. Excellent remuneration, including a car allowance, is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Private medical cover

Employer pension contribution

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Background in Digital Engineering, BIM or MEP coordination on large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of ISO 19650 and information management standards.
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors or major MEP subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital engineering and BIM delivery on a major MEP project.
• Manage digital scope, programme milestones, and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 19650 and project management standards.

Skills

Digital Engineering

BIM coordination

Stakeholder management

Data management

Job description

Digital Engineering Project Lead - Major MEP Project

Location: Norfolk (with occasional travel to Cambridge & off-site facilities)

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Mech Electrics Ltd are recruiting on behalf of a Tier 1 building services contractor within the MEP and Digital Engineering environment.

We are supporting the appointment of a Digital Engineering Project Lead for a large-scale, technically complex new-build development with an MEP value of circa £80m, delivered as part of a national public-sector programme. This is a senior, project-facing role with significant responsibility for digital delivery, coordination and information management.

The Role

Reporting to the Regional Technical Director, you will lead all Digital Engineering, BIM and coordination activities, ensuring structured digital processes, technical compliance and high-quality project outcomes from design through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead digital engineering and BIM delivery on a major MEP project
• Act as the primary digital point of contact for internal teams and external partners
• Manage digital scope, programme milestones and reporting against agreed budgets
• Oversee MEP coordination, technical compliance and clash management
• Ensure compliance with ISO 19650 and project information management standards
• Interface with DFMA and off-site manufacturing partners
• Lead asset data management and digital handover, including GSL/ICS requirements
• Work closely with design, engineering, construction and logistics teams

About You

• Background in Digital Engineering, BIM or MEP coordination on large-scale projects
• Strong understanding of ISO 19650, structured data and information management
• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or major MEP subcontractors
• Exposure to DFMA / off-site manufacturing is desirable
• Confident influencing stakeholders and leading coordination processes
• Experience within justice, healthcare, defence, infrastructure or major commercial projects is advantageous

Location & Travel

• Predominantly site-based in Norfolk
• Occasional travel to Cambridge and off-site manufacturing facilities
• Flexible arrangements and accommodation support available where required

Package

• £65,000 - £78,000 salary (DOE)
• Car allowance & annual bonus
• Private medical cover
• 6% employer pension contribution
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working and structured career progression