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Assistant Digital Build Engineer
Laing O'RourkeGreater Nottingham
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£50,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2121 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (48% match). If the code is right — and Laing O'Rourke is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Location: Dartford, Manchester or Nottingham / 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
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.
- 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
- Navisworks
- 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.
- Experience using:
- Trimble Connect,Autodesk Construction Cloud, Asite, BIMCollab, Solibri, SimpleBIM, Dynamo, Power BI, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
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)
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: resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2121 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~59k in sampleP25 £40kP75 £65k
£32kmedian £51kgoing rate £50k£65k
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