Digital Engineering Technician

Balfour Beatty plc; Penrith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Digital Engineering Technician for the Highways A66 NTP Scheme, based in Penrith, Cumbria. You will support the Digital Engineering Manager, create and maintain 3D models, and help implement project information management standards across the Common Data Environment.

You will coordinate with project teams and suppliers, perform model validation, and contribute to training materials while progressing your professional development within a leading UK highways

Qualifications

• Experience with Common Data Environment (CDE) and project information models.
• Familiar with ISO 19650 information management principles.
• Ability to create and maintain 3D models and associated outputs.
• Support for model coordination, clash detection and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain 3D models and outputs.
• Provide support for model coordination, clash detection and design reviews.
• Assist in implementing BEP/DEP and project digital engineering standards.
• Contribute to CDE setup, use and maintenance.
• Support project teams and supply chain in digital tools and workflows.
• Carry out basic model and data validation and quality checks.
• Assist in preparing 3D visualisations, reports and digital deliverables.
• Provide inputs to training/briefing materials.
• Support project information management lifecycle.
• Assist with project information requirements and standards.
• Undertake training and professional development.

Skills

ISO 19650 knowledge

CDE experience

3D modelling basics

Coordination & clash detection

Digital Engineering tools

Documentation & data management

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in digital construction / BIM

Tools

BIM software

Revit

Navisworks

CDE platforms

Job description

About the role

Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a fantastic opportunity for a Digital Engineering Technician to join our team on the Highways A66 NTP Scheme, this role will be based at Penrith, Cumbria

Balfour Beatty Highways maintain, manage, and operate major highway networks across the UK and support local authorities creating communities where people want to live work and play.

We provide high quality asset strategy, management, and planning consultancy services to a wide range of public and private sector customers. We provide specialist, reliable, sustainable, and creative advice for asset management planning and implementation in the UK. We put our customers first and prioritise completing schemes safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

What you'll be doing

To support the Digital Engineering Manager in delivering project requirements, producing and maintaining accurate project information, and ensuring compliance with project Digital Engineering standards and procedures. Responsible for creating, updating and maintaining accurate project information within the Common Data Environment (CDE). Responsible for creating, updating and maintaining Project Information Models where required.

• Produce and maintain 3D models and associated digital outputs following project standards.
• Provide support for model coordination, clash detection and design reviews.
• Assist in the implementation of the Project Digital Engineering / Digital Execution Plan (BEP/DEP).
• Contribute to the setup, use and maintenance of the CDE.
• Support project teams and supply chain partners in the use of Digital Engineering tools and workflows.
• Carry out basic model and data validation and quality checks.
• Assist in the preparation of 3D model visualisations, reports and digital deliverables.
• Provide inputs to training and briefing materials for internal stakeholders.
• Support the management and maintenance of project information throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with the implementation of project information requirements and Digital Engineering standards.
• Undertake training and continuous professional development within the Digital Engineering function

Who we're looking for

• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Appreciation of ISO 19650 principles and information management requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately and follow established processes and procedures.
• Working knowledge or experience of Digital Engineering tools and workflows, CDE environments, survey and data collection methods, coordination processes (3D/IDC/IDR), Project Information Model development, common coding, Progressive Assurance and BIM Framework standards.
• Awareness of 4D planning and model integration and 5D quantity extraction and cost integration.
• Able to work independently on routine tasks and seek guidance where required.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit How to sign up to the Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]