Lead Digital Engineer [BIM2CAM & Workpacks] in Dartford, United Kingdom

Lead Digital Engineer - Manufacturing Software Development

Strategic Programmes – Manufacturing – BIM2CAM software

Transforming Construction with Design, Detailing and product Innovation whilst building advanced manufacturing facilities to support Modern methods of Construction.

What if your engineering ideas could help shape the future of construction?

Join Laing O'Rourke's Strategic Programmes and work at the forefront of construction innovation. You'll help develop and validate manufacturing systems technologies, advanced to support modern construction solutions for some of the world's most complex infrastructure programmes.

This is not a traditional BIM / Digital role as it is developing the software utilised to take models into the manufacturing environment. Working alongside experts in engineering, manufacturing, digital technology and research, you'll support innovative concepts from early-stage development through testing and validation to real-world application.

With a new manufacturing facility being built, this role is going to support change in the industry for automated manufacturing capabilities in the construction world.

Role Overview

As a Lead Digital Engineer, you will take ownership of a critical manufacturing software platform that supports the delivery of major infrastructure programmes. Working across engineering, manufacturing, product development and software delivery teams, you'll help shape how digital tools are developed, tested and adopted in a live manufacturing environment.

Based initially in Dartford before transitioning to Sizewell, you'll play a key role in ensuring software solutions are aligned to operational needs, successfully deployed and embraced by end users.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the end-to-end delivery of a core manufacturing software platform from requirements through deployment.
• Translate operational needs into prioritised software specifications.
• Lead software testing, bug management and release readiness activities.
• Develop and deliver training, user guides and competency frameworks.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Manufacturing teams to align software capability with operational requirements.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, risks and programme-wide decision making.

Essential Criteria

• Recent experience in reinforcement delivery or engineering, including rebar coordination, modelling, detailing or assembly sequencing.
• Experience with digital engineering or manufacturing software delivery.
• Ability to gather and translate requirements across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering training for technical or operational users.
• Knowledge of software testing, bug management or simulation-based validation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable criteria

• Experience managing third-party developer organisations or system integrators.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and software integration within production environments.

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction business known for pushing boundaries in digital engineering, modern methods of construction and sustainable delivery. With more than 150 years of heritage, we are committed to creating environments in which diverse teams can excel and thrive.

Accessibility & Inclusion

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. If you meet the essential criteria and would like to be considered through our Offer an Interview scheme, please let us know. We're also happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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