Head of Digital Capability

Egis; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is recruiting a Head of Digital Capability to lead the Nuclear UK digital strategy, governance and capability development. You will build and mentor a multidisciplinary team spanning digital engineering, BIM, data analytics and AI-enabled delivery, ensuring robust information management and governance across major projects.

You will shape the adoption of AI, automation and digital tools in a highly regulated environment, while supporting growth of Egis’ nuclear sector offering and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in digital engineering, BIM, information management or digital transformation.
• Proven track record leading high-performing digital teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience.
• Interest in data, automation and AI opportunities.
• Commercial mindset with ability to translate digital solutions into value.

Responsibilities

• Define the vision and roadmap for digital capability across Nuclear UK.
• Build a high-performing team of digital specialists.
• Shape adoption of AI and automation within a safety-critical environment.
• Drive innovation across engineering delivery, project controls and information management.
• Influence executive-level decision-making and business growth.
• Help establish Egis as a leader in digital delivery within the nuclear sector.
• Lead and grow a multidisciplinary team across Digital Engineering, BIM, Information Management, Data & Analytics, Automation and AI-enabled Delivery.

Skills

Digital engineering

BIM

Information management

Digital transformation

Leading digital teams

Stakeholder management

Data, automation & AI

Commercial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Tekla Structures

Navisworks

Power BI

Job description

About Us

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients across every aspectofthe built environment, transport and energyto build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of23,500employees across more than 70 countries. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Egis is a leader in infrastructure engineering, planning, and management, working to sustain efficient commercial operations while working with multiple third-party partners. As Egis expands its service delivery across the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets, we are committed to becoming the engineering partner of choice while also expanding our talented team. At Egis, we prioritise our people, and to enhance our nuclear capabilities, we are seeking to recruit a skilled Head of Digital Capability to join the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line.

The Head of Digital Capability will lead the development and delivery of digital capability across Egis Nuclear UK, ensuring that projects are supported by robust BIM processes, reliable information management, data-driven reporting, automation and emerging AI-enabled methods.

The role will support the successful delivery of current major nuclear projects, including Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, with a particular focus on BIM coordination, 3D modelling, 3D reinforcement modelling, model assurance and digital delivery governance.

Forming part of the Nuclear UK Capability Leadership Team, the Head of Digital Capability is responsible for defining and delivering Egis Nuclear UK’s digital engineering strategy, ensuring that digital tools, data and ways of working are embedded consistently across all contracts – from existing projects on Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and Nuclear Waste Management & Decommissioning, through to emerging SMR/AMR, Fusion and Defence sector opportunities.

Beyond current delivery, the role will build a future-facing digital capability that helps Egis Nuclear UK differentiate its offer to clients, improve productivity, and create a recognised centre of excellence for digital engineering in the UK nuclear market.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business with significant growth ambitions and shape a capability from the ground up.

You’ll have the freedom to influence strategy, the support to build a team, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on some of the UK's most complex and nationally significant infrastructure programmes.

If you're a visionary digital leader who wants to build, innovate and leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you.

Must have the Right to work in the UK

3 days in the Bristol office

About the Role

Few opportunities offer the chance to influence programmes of this scale while building something genuinely new.

As Head of Digital Capability, you will:

• Define and lead the Nuclear UK digital strategy.
• Build a high-performing team of digital specialists.
• Shape the adoption of AI and automation within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
• Drive innovation across engineering delivery, project controls and information management.
• Influence executive-level decision-making and business growth.
• Help establish Egis as a recognised leader in digital delivery within the nuclear sector.

If you're excited by creating capability, leading change and delivering meaningful transformation, this is a role where you can make a lasting impact.

What You'll Be Leading

Digital Strategy & Transformation

You’ll define the vision and roadmap for digital capability across Nuclear UK, ensuring digital engineering, information management, data, automation and AI become integrated enablers of project success.

Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll identify opportunities to improve delivery performance, drive efficiency and create competitive advantage through technology, data and innovation.

Major Programme Delivery

You’ll provide strategic leadership and assurance across some of the UK's most significant nuclear projects, ensuring robust digital governance, BIM excellence and high-quality information management.

You’ll help ensure that digital delivery remains consistent, scalable and aligned with both client requirements and industry best practice.

Data, Automation & AI

One of the most exciting aspects of the role will be defining how emerging technologies can transform the way we work.

You’ll lead the development of our Data and AI roadmap, identifying practical opportunities to improve productivity, reporting, knowledge management and decision-making.

From automation and analytics to responsible AI adoption, you’ll help shape how digital innovation is deployed across a complex engineering environment where quality, assurance and trust are paramount.

Building a High-Performing Capability

You’ll lead and grow a multidisciplinary team spanning:

• Digital Engineering
• BIM
• Information Management
• Data & Analytics
• Automation
• AI-enabled Delivery

You’ll establish career pathways, mentoring programmes and communities of practice that develop capability, attract talent and support long-term growth.

Supporting Business Growth

Digital capability is a key differentiator for Egis and you’ll play a leading role in helping us win future work.

You’ll contribute to bids, client presentations and strategic discussions, demonstrating how digital engineering, data and AI can create value for clients and improve project outcomes.

You’ll also develop strong relationships across industry, academia, technology providers and client organisations to ensure Egis remains at the forefront of innovation.

What do we need from you

We’re interested in speaking to experienced leaders who combine strategic thinking with practical delivery experience.

You’ll likely bring:

• Significant experience in digital engineering, BIM, information management or digital transformation within major infrastructure, energy, defence or nuclear environments.
• A track record of leading high-performing digital teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience.
• Experience developing capability, improving ways of working and driving organisational change.
• An interest in the opportunities presented by data, automation and AI.
• A commercial mindset with an ability to translate digital solutions into business and client value

Technical Knowledge

Experience across several of the following areas would be advantageous:

• BIM and Digital Engineering
• Information Management
• ISO 19650
• Common Data Environments (CDE)
• Tekla Structures
• Navisworks
• Power BI
• Data visualisation and reporting
• Digital automation
• AI-enabled productivity tools and governance

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you’ll help:

• Build a Digital Engineering, Data & AI Centre of Excellence for Nuclear UK.
• Strengthen delivery across Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.
• Create scalable digital delivery methods for future programmes.
• Accelerate the adoption of automation and AI in a responsible and controlled manner.
• Improve productivity, quality and collaboration across projects.
• Establish Egis as a recognised leader in digital engineering within the UK nuclear industry.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to our planet:

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.