Digital Visualisation Design Engineer

Galliford Try; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Digital Visualisation Design Engineer in Warrington. This role involves creating high-quality digital content, producing 3D models, and engaging with stakeholders to support design and development innovations. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical competence alongside creativity, with experience in visualisation tools and engineering principles. Joining an innovative team provides opportunities for career growth and exposure to meaningful projects within the infrastructure sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement increase with service

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate discounts

Professional membership support

Qualifications

• Experience delivering visualisation projects end-to-end.
• A strong portfolio of digital visualisation or engineering design work.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and animations to support project delivery.
• Work closely with engineering team on complex visualisation packages.
• Mentor junior members within the visualisation team.

Skills

3D modelling

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Attention to detail

BIM knowledge

Education

Degree-level education in a relevant discipline

Tools

3ds Max

Revit

Civil 3D

Unity

4D planning tools

Job description

Job Title: Digital Visualisation Design Engineer

Location: Warrington
Division: Environment

About Us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses with a strong reputation for delivering projects that create positive, lasting change for communities. As a FTSE 250 organisation, we employ over 3,500 people across the business and offer long‑term career opportunities across diverse projects and teams.

Our Environment Business:

Following various acquisitions, we are now the largest Tier 1 contractor operating in the UK Water / Environment sector, with an annual portfolio exceeding £400m. We’ve brought all engineering design disciplines into a dedicated business unit to deliver in‑house expertise across our regional teams nationwide.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Digital Visualisation Design Engineer, you will play a key role in creating high‑quality visual content to support design development, stakeholder engagement and business development across the built environment.

Working alongside senior engineers and the wider design team, you will produce 3D models, still imagery, animations and digital storytelling tools that align with Galliford Try’s standards and Business Management System. This is a highly creative and technical role, ideal for someone passionate about blending engineering and digital visualisation.

You’ll also support continuous improvement in digital tools and processes and help develop junior members of the team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Produce 3D models, animations and renders to support design and project delivery
• Deliver digital rehearsals, construction sequences and induction animations
• Work closely with Principal and Senior Engineers on complex visualisation packages
• Use CAD and engineering information to create visual storyboards
• Maintain and develop a visualisation asset library
• Ensure outputs align with GT standards and branding guidelines
• Identify opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency and innovation
• Mentor Graduates and Assistants within the visualisation team
• Contribute to visualisation cost settings and resource planning
• Assist in identifying opportunities for additional work streams
• Carry out project checks and quality reviews
• Identify engineering clashes and raise design coordination issues

Systems & Software:

Experience or working knowledge of:

• 3ds Max
• Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
• Unity or rendering engines
• Civil 3D / Revit
• 4D planning tools (e.g. Synchro)
• Real‑time rendering applications

Additional experience in any of the following is advantageous:

• Coding or scripting
• Game engines
• Character modelling
• Advanced lighting techniques
• Virtual Reality (VR)

About You:

You will combine technical competence with creativity and strong communication skills. You’ll work well within multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate an eagerness to learn and evolve with digital innovation.

You will have:

• Experience delivering visualisation projects end‑to‑end
• A strong portfolio of digital visualisation or engineering design work
• Knowledge of BIM and CAD systems
• A good understanding of engineering principles
• Strong attention to detail and organisation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to manage deadlines and priorities effectively
• A collaborative, proactive approach
• Degree‑level education in a relevant discipline (desirable)

What We Can Offer in Return:

You’ll be joining a growing and innovative digital design team within a major UK contractor offering:

• Long‑term career development
• Exposure to large, meaningful infrastructure projects
• Training investment and digital upskilling
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities to progress within Engineering Design

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Holiday entitlement increase with service
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Corporate discounts
• Professional membership support (role dependent)

About Us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through the infrastructure we deliver. We do this by working collaboratively, maintaining integrity and putting safety, quality and long‑term value at the heart of everything we do.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates seeking full‑time, part‑time or flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from candidates with a long‑term health condition or disability. If you meet the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Please let us know if any reasonable adjustments are required as part of your application or interview process.

A full job description is available upon request.

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