Digital Design and Surveying Lead

The Role:

To lead the strategic implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital design standards.

Development and management of a project surveying team to identify, plan and deliver including the planning, co-ordination of 3rd party suppliers the scope of survey requirements to support project delivery. This will include the end-to-end integration of site-captured geospatial data into project lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities

BIM & Information Management

• Develop. Embed and manage organization-wide BIM strategies and BIM Execution Plans (BEP).
• Oversee the Common Data Environment (CDE) to ensure a "single source of truth" for all stakeholders.
• Implement ISO 19650 standards across all digital workflows and project handovers.
• Manage model federation, clash detection, and quality assurance audits.

Digital Design Leadership

• Define the roadmap for digital design tools, including Generative Design, VR/AR, and advanced visualisation.
• Drive innovation by identifying and quantifying the suitability, timing of implementation and integration of emerging technologies and software applications that improve design efficiency.
• Produce business cases as required to evaluate the suitability and cost of implementation of new technologies and applications.
• Standardise digital assets and libraries (Revit families, templates) to ensure consistency across teams.
• Work with other parts of the organisation to ensure that new systems and technologies are communicated and that training and support is provided to ensure that uptake and use meet the business objectives.
• Monitor developments and digital design approaches within Client organisations so that the company is suitably prepared to adapt to new requirements and that these impacts are fully understood from a cost and implementation perspective.

Geospatial & Site Survey Management

• Develop and direct multi-skilled survey teams in Reality Capture (Laser Scanning, Photogrammetry, and UAV/Drone surveys). This will identify the cost effectiveness of delivering specialist survey capabilities inhouse e.g. PAS128, by reviewing frequency of use and training and equipment needs.
• Help develop surveying workflows which help the organisation understand, plan and deliver site survey requirements aligned to specific Client requirements.
• Identify and integrate suitable 3rd party suppliers (e.g. environmental. Archaeology, Site survey, GI etc), where specialist input or validation is required.
• Oversee Scan-to-BIM workflows, ensuring site-captured point clouds are accurately integrated into digital models.
• Manage the integration of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) with CAD and BIM data for better asset mapping and topographical accuracy.

Team Leadership & Training

• Manage, mentor and/or support a multidisciplinary team of BIM coordinators, digital designers, and geospatial surveyors.
• Develop a digital upskilling strategy to train staff in new software and site survey technologies

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Geospatial, or related discipline
• Proven experience leading BIM and digital information management within water or utilities infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge and application of ISO 19650 and BIM Execution Plans (BEP)
• Experience managing Common Data Environments (CDE) and ensuring robust information governance
• Experience integrating survey and geospatial data (e.g. laser scanning, UAV, photogrammetry) into BIM workflows
• Knowledge of Scan-to-BIM and GIS integration for asset mapping and topographical accuracy
• Experience managing site survey requirements and coordinating specialist suppliers (e.g. utilities, environmental, ground investigation)
• Ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across BIM, digital design, and survey functions
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with clients, contractors, and supply chain partners
• Experience driving digital adoption and embedding standards across projects

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with UK water clients
• Professional membership (e.g. RICS, ICE, CIOB) or BIM certification
• Knowledge of PAS128 and utility surveying standards
• Experience with digital innovation tools (e.g. Generative Design, VR/AR, visualisation platforms)
• Experience assessing and developing in-house survey capabilities vs outsourced delivery

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Company car/car allowance
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace