Lead Digital Engineer — Grid & BIM Innovation

Laing O'Rourke; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced Digital Engineer to support its Great Grid Partnership within the Power Sector. You will implement Digital Engineering processes, develop 3D models, and ensure BIM standards across bids and delivery teams.

You will collaborate with delivery partners and National Grid stakeholders, advancing digital maturity, data capture and reporting, and driving adoption of digital tools in complex energy projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Industry-recognised BIM or Digital Engineering qualification, accreditation or equivalent structured training.
• Experience coordinating Digital Engineering activities across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong working knowledge of industry-standard BIM and Digital Engineering software.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Chartered status, or actively working towards professional chartership.
• Experience using BIMcollab.
• Experience with CM Builder.
• Experience using 4D construction sequencing software such as Synchro.
• Experience developing dashboards and reporting using Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Digital Engineering solutions that support project and business objectives across all project phases.
• Assist project teams in applying Digital Engineering processes, standards, protocols and best practice.
• Produce and develop project-specific Digital Engineering deliverables in accordance with the Digital Engineering Deliverables Menu.
• Author, develop and coordinate high-quality 3D models, ensuring agreed Levels of Information Need and data accuracy are achieved.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Digital Engineers and wider project teams.
• Work collaboratively with Regional and Lead Digital Engineers to deliver consistent Digital Engineering standards across projects.
• Monitor compliance with project protocols, quality assurance procedures and company Digital Engineering standards.
• Support project reporting and demonstrate compliance with minimum Digital Engineering requirements.
• Contribute to the development, continuous improvement and sharing of Digital Engineering best practice and lessons learned across the business.
• Build strong working relationships with project leadership, design teams and supply chain partners to promote collaborative project delivery.

Skills

Digital Engineering

BIM standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Tools

BIM software

BIMcollab

Synchro

CM Builder

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced Digital Engineer to support its Great Grid Partnership within the Power Sector. You will implement Digital Engineering processes, develop 3D models, and ensure BIM standards across bids and delivery teams.

You will collaborate with delivery partners and National Grid stakeholders, advancing digital maturity, data capture and reporting, and driving adoption of digital tools in complex energy projects.