Digital Engineering Manager

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.

We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

Are you up for the challenge?

We have a unique opportunity for a Digital Engineering Manager to join our national Digital Engineering team.  This position is based in Brisbane.

This key role is responsible for leading and coordinating Digital Engineering (DE) Management activities within nominated project/s. You will provide specialist Digital Engineering solutions to both design and delivery phase of the project as well as developing technical capabilities and expertise of project staff.

About the Role

• Establish, implement, and continuously improve Digital Engineering workflows and processes for the project.


• Act as an authority for tender and project related Digital Engineering matters and issues on the project. 


• Maintain and update the Digital Engineering Management Plan (DEMP) to reflect ongoing design development, subcontractor contributions, scope refinements, and construction-phase delivery requirements. Ensure continuous alignment with contractual obligations, with revisions undertaken as required.


• Assist with the development of Digital Engineering strategy, including the adoption of new technologies and the development of DE protocols, standards, and execution plans for various projects.


• Oversee the development and integration of models from various disciplines (architectural, structural, MEP) to create a cohesive and coordinated master model.


• Conduct regular audits to develop and ensure the accuracy and integrity of models, ensuring they meet John Holland DE Manual and project requirements/standards.


• Provide guidance and develop training programs for project team members on Digital Engineering tools and processes, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.


• Facilitate effective communication among project stakeholders, ensuring everyone is informed and the Digital Engineering process runs smoothly.


• Stay abreast of the latest BIM tool/system technologies and methodologies, leading the development and adoption of innovative solutions to enhance project delivery.


• Ensure proper information management and storage of model data, maintaining a single source of truth for all project information.


• Track and evaluate the performance of Digital Engineering processes and tools, developing improvements as necessary.


• Ensure all Digital Engineering activities comply with relevant industry regulations and standards.


• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop Digital Engineering deliverables that meet their expectations.


• Manage resources effectively, including software, hardware, and personnel, to support Digital Engineering activities.


• Maintain an active and visible industry presence in Digital Engineering at local, national, and international levels. Champion and promote JHG’s Digital Engineering capability through strategic industry engagement and participation.

About You

You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Built Environment or Architecture, along with substantial experience in the Engineering Consulting or Construction industry, including Digital Engineering Management roles on large multi-discipline projects.

You will bring experience managing and implementing Digital Engineering processes, along with working knowledge of ISO19650, Uniclass, OpenBIM and other relevant Digital Engineering standards, and experience using industry design, coordination and Digital Engineering tools such as Revit, Civil3D, Navisworks and ProjectWise or similar.

You will also have a sound understanding of design and construction management practices, processes and procedures, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to analyse data and provide recommendations to senior stakeholders.

As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What’s in it for you

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We offer:

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.

Flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.