Digital Construction Manager Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Benefits
About The Client
We are working with an established Tier 1 who are a leading UK infrastructure services and construction group, who deliver vital projects that connect and strengthen communities. But they don't just build physical structures; they build careers.
They operate on a range of frameworks on schemes ranging from £30 to £200 million in the education, NHS, MOD, MOJ and local authority worlds across the South Coast.
The southern team is expanding, and are looking for a forward-thinking Digital Construction Manager to champion innovation, drive BIM (Building Information Modelling) excellence, and lead the digital transformation on the ground.
The Role
As a Digital Construction Manager, you will be the strategic and technical lead for digital engineering across the regional projects. You won't just be managing data; you'll be changing how they build, ensuring that project teams are equipped, upskilled, and empowered by cutting-edge technology.
You will be involved at bid stages, through detailed 2nd stage works and with the delivery teams on site
Key Responsibilities:
Lead BIM & Digital Delivery: Oversee the implementation of BIM strategies, Information Management, and digital workflows in line with ISO 19650 standards from pre-construction through to handover.
Project Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, clients, and design partners to establish and manage the Project Information Model (PIM).
Upskill & Empower: Act as the regional subject matter expert, delivering training and mentoring to site teams on digital tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, Field 360, and Common Data Environments).
Innovation & Efficiency: Identify and integrate emerging tech-such as digital twins, 4D scheduling, and laser scanning-to improve safety, reduce waste, and boost productivity.
Quality Assurance: Audit and validate incoming model data and COBie deliverables to ensure absolute accuracy and compliance with client requirements.
What They are Looking For
We need a blend of technical expertise and brilliant people skills. You are someone who can translate complex data into practical, on-site solutions.
Experience: Proven track record as a BIM/Digital Construction Coordinator or Manager within a main contractor environment.
Technical Toolkit: Proficiency with Autodesk suites (Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC) and a deep understanding of Common Data Environments (CDEs).
Standards Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of UK BIM Framework standards (ISO 19650 series).
Communication: Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and simplify technical jargon for site teams.
Qualifications: A degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related digital discipline is preferred.
What's in it for you?
They offer a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas actually matter.
The Rewards:
Competitive salary plus a company car or generous car allowance.
Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%.
26 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell leave).
Rewards scheme (discounts on high street shopping, tech, and travel).
Access to continuous professional development and chartered progression.
Ready to shape your world?
If you are passionate about the future of construction a we want to hear from you.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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