Assistant Digital Build Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; NTR; On-site; INR 3,894,000 - 5,971,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourouke (Laing O'Rourke) is seeking an Assistant Digital Build Engineer to join our Digital Build team and support development of coordinated construction models (UK BIM Level 5) for safe, efficient project delivery on major projects.

You'll collaborate with project delivery, engineering and design teams to identify clashes, buildability challenges and support digital workflows across platforms like Trimble Connect and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified, or working towards a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Understanding of construction methods and engineering principles.
• Experience using BIM and digital construction tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience using Revit and Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of project Digital Build scopes.
• Produce and coordinate 3D models for permanent and temporary works elements.
• Review design information and identify clashes, coordination issues and buildability risks.
• Support Digital Review workshops and multidisciplinary model review meetings.
• Manage BIM issues and technical queries using platforms such as BIMCollab.
• Issue coordinated model content for site setting out, quantification and construction activities.
• Support the management of federated Digital Build models and ensure information is kept up to date.
• Input and manage model metadata requirements.
• Produce clash detection reports and model review outputs.
• Work collaboratively with Project Engineers, Technical Leads, DfMA Engineers and Design Teams.
• Support digital workflows using Trimble Connect, Autodesk Construction Cloud and related platforms.

Skills

BIM coordination

Communication

Organised

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Trimble Connect

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIMCollab

Solibri

Dynamo

Power BI

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Ideally Manchester, Birmingham or Dartford / Project Based

Business Unit: Technical Function

Are you ready to build the future digitally?

At Laing O'Rourke, we're more than a construction business – we're an Engineering Enterprise, committed to delivering projects with greater certainty through engineering excellence, innovation and digital delivery.

We are looking for an Assistant Digital Build Engineer to join our Digital Build team and support the development of coordinated construction models that enable safe, efficient and predictable project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring engineer with a passion for BIM, digital construction and modern methods of delivery to develop their career on some of the UK's most complex and rewarding projects.

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Digital Build Engineer, you'll work closely with project delivery, engineering and design teams to create and coordinate construction-level digital models (UK BIM Level 5).

You'll help identify coordination, sequencing and buildability challenges before construction begins, improving certainty, reducing risk and supporting efficient delivery on site.

Working as part of the wider Technical Function, you'll contribute to Digital Build reviews, model coordination and digital construction workflows across a range of major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of project Digital Build scopes.
• Produce and coordinate 3D models for permanent and temporary works elements.
• Review design information and identify clashes, coordination issues and buildability risks.
• Support Digital Review workshops and multidisciplinary model review meetings.
• Manage BIM issues and technical queries using platforms such as BIMCollab.
• Issue coordinated model content for site setting out, quantification and construction activities.
• Support the management of federated Digital Build models and ensure information is kept up to date.
• Input and manage model metadata requirements.
• Produce clash detection reports and model review outputs.
• Work collaboratively with Project Engineers, Technical Leads, DfMA Engineers and Design Teams.
• Support digital workflows using Trimble Connect, Autodesk Construction Cloud and related platforms.

About You

Essential

• Degree qualified, or working towards a degree, in: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Understanding of construction methods and engineering principles.
• Experience using BIM and digital construction tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience using Revit.
• Experience using Navisworks.

Desirable

• Experience working within a construction, engineering or design environment.
• Understanding of BIM coordination and model federation processes.
• Knowledge of temporary works and construction sequencing.
• Working towards professional accreditation or chartership.
• Awareness of DfMA and digital delivery principles.
• Trimble Connect.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Asite.
• BIMCollab.
• Solibri.
• SimpleBIM.
• Dynamo.
• Power BI.
• AutoCAD.
• Civil 3D.

What You'll Gain

This Role Will Provide Exposure To

• Digital Build delivery
• BIM coordination and model federation
• Clash detection and model analysis
• Information management and digital workflows
• Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA)
• Quantification and model-based scheduling
• Temporary works digital modelling
• Major infrastructure and building projects

You’ll be supported by experienced Digital Engineering and Technical professionals and have access to excellent development opportunities to help progress your career.

Why Join Laing O'Rourke?

We offer a competitive reward and benefits package, professional development opportunities and the chance to work on some of the UK's most innovative construction and infrastructure projects.

At Laing O'Rourke, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where our people can thrive, develop and achieve their potential.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format, or would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email: [e-mail]