Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Technical Lead for Digital Design
Location: Falmer (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Salary and package are to be discussed at the screening stage.
Job Overview
Are you passionate about digital innovation in engineering? Do you have experience with digital design tools and a deep understanding of how they drive engineering excellence? Southern Water is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technical Lead for Digital Design to join our dynamic Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will help us develop our digital engineering strategy, lead initiatives to implement new digital design initiatives, and drive digital transformation to improve design processes.
Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership: Manage digital information sharing with our supply chains. Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering and Southern Water’s Digital team. Manage relationships with key software providers, ensuring compatibility of design tools used by our supply chain, including design consultants and contractors.
2. Stakeholder Management: Manage digital information sharing with our supply chains. Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering and Southern Water’s Digital team. Manage relationships with key software providers, ensuring compatibility of design tools used by our supply chain, including design consultants and contractors.
3. Innovation & Strategy: Incorporate continuous improvement into policies, standards, and specifications. Challenge existing standards and promote innovation within the team. Take a forward-thinking approach to digital design strategy, identifying areas for improvement and driving innovation.
4. Digital Initiatives & Efficiency: Facilitate new digital initiatives and challenge established methods to enhance technical delivery. Collaborate with the supply chain and delivery partners to improve efficiency.
5. Financial & Commercial: Analyze financial information for decision-making and business cases. Manage licensing agreements for digital tools and collaborate with the IT team on software upgrades. Prepare business cases for new IT initiatives and negotiate with stakeholders.
6. People Management: Lead the technical capability in BIM/CAD and Information Management, including line management of the Information Management team within Engineering.
About You
* Solid understanding of digital design tools and their role in engineering design.
* Technical expertise in the interaction and integration of digital tools.
* Ability to communicate complex digital concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
* Strong problem-solving skills, focusing on root causes and solutions.
* Collaborative approach engaging with team members and stakeholders.
* Confident decision-making and accountability for delivery.
* Effective planning and prioritization skills.
* Participative in teams and groups, with good listening skills.
Qualifications
* Essential: MEng/BEng/BSc or HND/HNC in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
* Desirable: Degree in Computer Science or related field, Chartered Engineer status, Subject Matter Expert in digital design within an engineering environment.
Additional Information
If you're excited about this opportunity but unsure if you meet all requirements or have concerns about flexible working, we encourage you to engage with us. Our core purpose is delivering water for life, requiring 24/7 support to resolve incidents quickly. Joining our incident support team means being part of a dedicated group supporting our customers. During your interview, your manager will discuss any incident support rotas associated with the position.
Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, confirm your manager's awareness of your application. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and provide proof of eligibility and address as part of the recruitment process. Applications from those not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
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