Job Description
Digital Engineer
Location: Watford
Are you passionate about digital innovation in construction? Do you have a strong eye for visualisation and enjoy bringing construction sequences to life? Taylor Woodrow is looking for a Digital Engineer to join our team in Watford, working within a collaborative, digitally‑enabled environment where your ideas and expertise truly matter.
About the Role
As a Digital Engineer, you will support tenders, projects and pre‑construction activities across a range of infrastructure developments. You’ll help drive digital excellence by utilising BIM, VDC and GIS methodologies to improve project outcomes, visual communication and data-driven decision making.
You’ll work independently while also collaborating with multidisciplinary teams - supporting our mission to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
BIM / Information Management
* Support BIM delivery across tenders and live projects.
* Help prepare BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), Information Protocols and ensure compliance with ISO 19650 standards.
* Extract and manage digital information (IFC, COBie, XML).
* Set up and administer Common Data Environments (CDEs) such as ProjectWise, iModel Hub, Viewpoint or SharePoint.
VDC / Digital Construction
* Develop construction sequence visualisations and methodology animations — strong visual eye essential.
* Use 3D/4D tools to integrate programme, logistics and design information.
* Support quantification, planning (CPM) and 4D modelling.
* Produce rigging, rendering and animation content for tenders and project teams.
GIS / Spatial Data
* Manage spatial, mapping and geospatial datasets to support projects.
* Convert and analyse field data, aerial imagery and digital mapping.
* Support survey coordination and data integration.
What We’re Looking For
* A good eye for visualisation and construction sequencing.
* Understanding of BIM, VDC and GIS workflows.
* Experience working with one or more CDEs.
* Digitally minded, curious, and comfortable working in an innovative engineering environment.
* Knowledge of relevant standards: ISO 19650, BS1192, ISO10303‑42, ISO13567 (as applicable).
* Experience with at least some of the following software:
* CAD/BIM: Revit, OpenBuildings, MicroStation, AutoCAD
* Visualisation/Animation: 3DS Max, Blender, Cinema 4D
* 4D Simulation: Synchro 4D Pro, Navisworks Simulate, Fuzor
* GIS: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS
* Field/Reality Capture: FieldView, Cyclone, ContextCapture