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Job No. BBUK12251

Digital Lead - Operations - United Kingdom

United Kingdom
Permanent

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Lead to join out growing team.


Base location can be flexible - Travel across the UK is required (full UK driving License required)


As a Digital Lead you will lead the digitalisation of Business Processes and Operating Practices in line with the PT&D Digital & IM Strategy. Build relationships and work with Project Teams, Supply Chain and Clients to promote and implement digital solutions & IM best practice during their delivery &handover phases. Ultimately realising and capturing the benefits of coordinated digital ways of working.

What you'll be doing



  • Accountable for effective planning, management, reporting and coordination of
    projects/initiatives to deliver change in line with the PT&D Digital & IM Strategy.

  • Work with the Digital Lead – D&E to coordinate on improvements which are linked
    to/impact the different phases of projects.

  • Ensure standardised approach as much as possible across our projects and departments.

  • Drive the adoption of established digital minimum expectations into to all local projects.

  • Provide governance over the use of digital tools both in terms quantity and quality of use.

  • Work with digital teams across BB group to share best practice in digital change.

  • Responsibility for tracking and reporting on the use of digital tools, highlighting the value gained from the implementation of digital processes.

  • Assess the adoption of new software against the business process it aims to fulfil.

  • Engage early with all stakeholders to develop the projects digital strategy, Information Management Plan and customer requirements.

  • Ensure the Information Management Plan contains and communicates the
    processes/culture/technology required to deliver customer/industry requirements.

  • Identify and review new ways of working which will benefit the project by increasing efficiency, reducing cost, improve quality, sustainability and aiming for Zero Harm.

  • Provide customers, regions, sectors and frameworks reports, presentations, case studies and KPI’s to demonstrate the benefits of BB capabilities and experience.

  • Enthusiastically and openly sharing guidance and technical expertise whilst ensuring that learning resources are widely available.

  • Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm 


Who we're looking for

Technical skills & experience



  • Extensive experience within construction industry experience (does not have to be in power transmission or distribution).

  • Robust understanding of core construction processes (RAMS, Permits, ITPs, QC checks, Short Term Planning, Temporary Works etc)

  • Working knowledge of project CDE environments

  • Understanding of the UK BIM Framework, Protocols, and IM best practicesCan demonstrate strong technical ability to use and adopt digital platforms, for example:


Autodesk products



  • BIM 360 and ACC

  • Navisworks


Microsoft O365



  • Excel

  • Power Bi (to interact with a report, not build one)

  • PowerPoint

  • SharePoint


The following qualities/experience are essential:



  • BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng, HND/HDC or qualified by demonstrable experience

  • Open minded and positive approach to problem solving.

  • Self-discipline to take independent action and permanent desire to learn.

  • Can lead, coach and inspire others to improve the digital ability & confidence.

  • Experience of BIM and Digital Construction within the construction and engineering industry (including PAS 1192 / BS ISO 19650 requirements and related technology)

  • Excellent communication skills with an ability to form effective relationships.

  • Onsite contractor experience delivering large complex schemes.

  • Proficiency in IT and experience in multiple digital processes on pervious schemes

  • Demonstrable track record of developing and managing a multiple disciplined team.

  • Firm understanding of Design, Construction, Handover stages in the digital lifecycle


Why work for us

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

 We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

 As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

 We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com


About us

Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:

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