Digital Engineering Project Leader

SES Engineering Services; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Engineering Services is seeking a Digital Engineering Project Leader to manage Digital Engineering and pre-fabrication activities. The role involves project coordination, technical support, and team leadership, ensuring quality and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and expertise in BIM and Digital Engineering technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary & profit share

Travel coverage to any of our sites

Private medical insurance

Generous pension contributions

Health and wellness programs

26 days holiday plus your birthday off

Industry-leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Engineering technologies.
• Confident leader with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and management of Digital Engineering activities.
• Act as primary representative for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and develop the SES BU Digital Team.

Skills

Building Information Modelling

Digital Engineering technologies

ISO 19650 standards

Communication

Job description

This is a permanent, full-time/flexible working vacancy that will close in 9 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

SES is currently seeking a Digital Engineering Project Leader to join our team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Technical Director, the Digital Engineering Project Lead will oversee the planning, coordination, and management of all Digital Engineering and pre-fabrication activities across assigned projects. The role ensures these activities are delivered within scope, budget, and timeline, supporting successful project execution and enhancing SES's efficiency and innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Project Coordination and Representation: Act as the primary Digital Engineering representative at the project level for internal and external stakeholders, managing all related activities for the SES Business Unit.
2. Scope, Cost, and Programme Management: Oversee and align scope, budget, and timeline of Digital Engineering, coordination, and prefabrication work with the original proposal.
3. Technical Support and Quality Assurance: Provide design and coordination advice across all project stages, ensuring technical quality, BIM standards compliance, and DFMA principles integration.
4. Team Leadership and Strategic Support: Lead and develop the SES BU Digital Team, support strategic Digital Engineering initiatives, and ensure adherence to ISO 19650 standards.

We seek a confident, collaborative leader with excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders, contribute to digital strategy, and manage digital performance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM), Digital Engineering technologies, ISO 19650 standards, and modern construction methods. They should be adept at presenting to diverse audiences, supervising project teams, and delivering high-quality, value-driven outcomes on time and within budget.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & profit share
• Travel coverage to any of our sites (subject to HMRC rates)
• Extensive benefits including private medical, generous pension contributions, health and wellness programs, 26 days holiday plus your birthday off, bank holidays, and more
• Learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Industry-leading family leave benefits: 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Due to the nature of this position, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we do not discriminate based on criminal records or disclosed offenses. Additional pre-employment checks may also be required.

SES Engineering Services (SES) is a leading UK M&E engineering partner, specializing in building services and infrastructure solutions.

Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ guided by three promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive places with our partners and communities.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people: Fostering inclusive opportunities and relationships where everyone feels valued and cared for.

We are proud to be recognized as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer, committed to fair and inclusive recruitment processes.