Lead Technology Specialist - Digital Twin

Digital Catapult Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

E‑Vehicle scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Digital Catapult is seeking a Lead Technology Specialist with Digital Twins expertise to guide a diverse team of technical experts, engineers and innovation managers in delivering Digital Twin projects across maritime, aerospace and heritage sectors. You will drive adoption of Digital Twin technologies in industry while ensuring high-quality technical delivery.

You will lead delivery without direct line management, influence staffing and resource allocation, and contribute to strategy

Qualifications

• Hands on experience developing Digital Twins for use in an operational environment.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams in complex projects or products.
• Deep knowledge of Digital Twin methodologies and enabling technologies (IoT, edge computing, simulation, visualisation, data analytics).
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders translating evolving needs into technical requirements and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication, reports, demonstrators and coaching for staff development.
• Hands-on coding experience in Python, C/C++, JavaScript, Go or Rust is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams to deliver a broad range of Digital Twin projects across sectors.
• Provide expert advice on Digital Twin technologies and approaches.
• Ensure Digital Twins meet stakeholder needs and are technically excellent.
• Assess project staffing requirements and support hiring and resource allocation.
• Support line managers with performance understanding and staff development needs.
• Help shape the technical delivery strategy for Digital Twin adoption.

Skills

Technical leadership

Digital Twins

IoT

Edge computing

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Software development

Tools

Python

C/C++

JavaScript

Go

Rust

Job description

Digital Catapult is looking for a Lead Technology Specialist with expertise in Digital Twins to lead a diverse team including other technical experts, engineers, and innovation managers to deliver our Digital Twin projects. You’ll lead the development of Digital Twin solutions for a variety of sectors such as maritime, aerospace, and heritage sites as well as more broadly supporting the adoption of Digital Twin technologies by industry. This role leads teams as part of project delivery and does not carry line management responsibilities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)

• Lead technical teams to deliver a broad range of engineering and consultative Digital Twin projects

• Provide expert level advice on topics within the Digital Twin technology space

• Ensure Digital Twins built within project teams are technically excellent and meet the needs of their stakeholders

• Assess technical skillsets and personnel required by projects to succeed both in their design and as part of delivery and assist the Head of Technology Adoption with hiring and resource allocation

• Help line managers to understand how their staff are performing in projects and support identification of their personal development needs

• Support the Head of Technology Adoption in developing the technical delivery strategy for Digital Twin.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Experience)

• Hands on experience developing Digital Twins for use in an operational environment

• Proven track record of leading technical teams in the delivery of complex projects or products

• Deep knowledge of Digital Twin methodologies and enabling technologies, including IoT, edge computing, simulation, visualisation and data analytics, with a track record of advising other technical experts.

• Experience engaging senior stakeholders across industry, government or academia, translating uncertain or evolving needs into clear technical requirements and deliverable projects

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including producing reports, demonstrators and supporting collateral, coaching colleagues, and providing constructive feedback to support their development

• Understanding of professional software development and maintenance practices, ideally supported by hands‑on coding experience in languages such as Python, C/C++, JavaScript, Go or Rust

Salary: c. £65,000-75,000 (subject to experience) + discretionary bonus + competitive benefits package

Pre-Employment Background Checking Process

Due to the nature of our work across government and publicsector contracts, including working with sensitive information, all applicants will need to successfully complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance process prior to starting employment.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society.

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated.

As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process.

Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.

• We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
• Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
• Discretionary company bonus
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
• E‑Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
• Life insurance 4x salary;
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heardand a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.

We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.

We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groupsand volunteering activities.