Meica & Systems Lead MEP Digital Engineer

Laing O'Rourke group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dartford is hiring a Lead MEP Digital Engineer to oversee digital teams in delivering coordinated MEP models across diverse sectors. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in MEP digital design, proven leadership abilities, and knowledge of tools like Revit and BIM 360. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in engineering projects and ensure high-quality digital outputs.

Qualifications

• Significant contractor-side experience in MEP digital design and BIM.
• Proven experience leading digital teams on complex engineering projects.
• Strong working knowledge of CDE management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of digital engineers in producing coordinated MEP models.
• Oversee digital delivery processes across multiple projects.
• Manage consultant and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

MEP digital design experience

BIM coordination

Leadership skills

Revit knowledge

DfMA principles understanding

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Building Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

BIM 360 / ACC

Job description

Does the thought of leading digital delivery on some of the most iconic engineering projects in the UK sound appealing?

Are you an experienced MEP Digital Engineering professional who enjoys managing teams, driving process excellence, and shaping how projects are delivered through BIM and DfMA?

Then our in‑house MEP engineering business, Crown House Technologies (CHt) — part of the Laing O'Rourke group — is the place for you.

We're looking for a Lead MEP Digital Engineer to join our MEICA Digital Design Centre, where you'll oversee a talented team of digital engineers delivering fully coordinated models across sectors including nuclear power, life sciences, data centres, and healthcare.

TheOpportunity

This is a leadership position within CHt's digital engineering function. You will:

• Lead a team of digital engineers and BIM coordinators in the production and coordination of fully engineered MEP models.
• Oversee digital delivery processes across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with company BIM standards, DfMA principles, and ISO 19650.
• Manage consultant and stakeholder coordination, driving integration between design, offsite manufacturing, and construction teams.
• Own and maintain BEPs, MIDPs, and TIDPs, ensuring consistent digital outputs across all project stages.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement, helping develop CHt's digital delivery strategy, tools, and workflows.
• Report progress, risks, and opportunities to project leadership and senior engineering management.

What You'll Bring

• Significant contractor-side experience in MEP digital design, BIM coordination, and DfMA delivery.
• Proven experience leading digital teams and managing BIM processes on large or complex engineering projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360 / ACC, and CDE management.
• Excellent understanding of design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) and digital construction principles.
• A relevant degree or technical qualification in Building Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and develop others.

About us:

Crown House technologies is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off‑site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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