Digital Engineering Manager

East West Rail Company; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK infrastructure provider is seeking a Digital Engineering Lead to oversee digital engineering initiatives and ensure effective management of engineering information systems. The role requires extensive experience in the rail industry's digital engineering and information management, as well as expertise in BIM and data integration. Benefits include a competitive salary, a generous pension contribution, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution

36 days holiday a year

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a range of benefits on the Perkbox platform

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in digital engineering within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in leading digital initiatives and managing complex data environments.
• Experience in implementing BIM, CAD, and asset information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital engineering initiative, providing strategic direction.
• Develop and implement digital strategies aligned with project goals.
• Manage engineering information systems for efficient data flow.

Skills

Digital engineering

Information management

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Bentley Systems applications

ProjectWise

AssetWise

Job description

Application Deadline: 26 January 2026

Department: Delivery

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Milton Keynes

Reporting To: Head of Digital Delivery

Description

A little bit about us: East West Rail is an infrastructure programme linking communities between Oxford and Cambridge. The area is currently let down by a lack of transport choices, and we have a once in a generation opportunity to fix that – improving prosperity for people and places along the way.

East West Railway Company (that’s us) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee the delivery of East West Rail from construction through to wheels in motion, making sure the railway comes together in the right way.

At East West Railway Company, we’re committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact. Our approach is simple – to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications of all backgrounds and experiences.

Role Summary: This role will lead the digital engineering initiatives within EWR, providing strategic leadership and oversight to ensure effective management of engineering information systems. This role will drive the integration of advanced digital solutions, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to align with EWR’s project objectives and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing overall leadership, strategic direction, and management oversight for the digital engineering initiative.
• Lead the development and implementation of digital engineering strategies, ensuring they align with overall project goals and EWR priorities.
• Oversee the management of engineering information systems to ensure efficient data flow and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with and support internal stakeholders (e.g., Engineering Head of, Systems Engineering, Asset Management, Environmental, Land & Property and HSSQ) and partner development & information teams to ensure alignment with EWR objectives and priorities and integrate digital solutions into their workflows.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on digital engineering practices, including the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and other advanced technologies.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of engineering data throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of digital engineering processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with external partners and information teams to ensure seamless integration of digital engineering solutions and data sharing.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Extensive experience in digital engineering and information management within large-scale infrastructure or construction projects, preferably within the rail industry.
• Proven track record of leading digital engineering initiatives and managing complex data environments.
• Proven experience implementing BIM, CAD, and asset information management systems and standards (e.g. BS EN ISO 19650, UK BIM Framework).
• Strong technical expertise in Bentley Systems Infrastructure applications (e.g., ProjectWise, AssetWise, iTwin, Managed Workspaces, Deliverables Management) and data integration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
• 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a range of benefits on the Perkbox platform
• On-the-spot and annual awards
• Advanced learning and development programmes
• Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Exceptional IT tools

EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives. EWR Co will always work with any individual to assess and accommodate an individual’s work life balance and style.

Diversity and Inclusion: To discover the best solutions, it’s important we embrace diversity of thought. That’s why we aim to ensure our colleagues feel included, engaged and valued. Inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being. Our approach to diversity is simple – a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged to be themselves. It helps fuel our innovation and connects us with the customers and communities we serve.

We are open to secondments through the Rail Industry Talent Exchange Programme.