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About Seymour Whyte:

For over 30 years, Seymour Whyte has been a leading civil contracting business in Australia. We combine the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2 contractor with the expertise of a Tier 1 company. Now, with the enhanced resources of VINCI, one of the largest and most prestigious construction companies in the world, we offer our employees and clients the best of three worlds.

Employee Benefits:

Join a workplace that truly values and supports its employees. We offer flexible health and wellbeing programs to ensure you stay at your best, along with competitive pay that reflects your worth. Our unique bonus scheme rewards your hard work, and through our partnership with VINCI, you can grow your investment with our generous employee share program. We believe in a healthy work-life balance, offering a purchased leave program and paid parental leave. Additionally, enjoy peace of mind with salary continuance insurance, be part of an inclusive culture, and celebrate your birthday with a paid day off.

About the role:

Lead DE delivery on a major civil infrastructure project in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs through Design, Construction, and Handover phases. This role involves managing a DE team, overseeing BIM, asset handover, and GIS/CDE protocols to meet client and project requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation, productivity, and collaboration. Report to the Project Engineering Manager, with functional ties to national and regional DE leads.

• Develop and oversee the digital engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with project and industry standards.
• Manage DE deliverables, workflows, and quality assurance to meet cost, quality, and efficiency objectives.
• Act as the primary contact for DE, liaising with stakeholders and ensuring alignment on standards and practices.
• Provide training, foster innovation, and continuously evaluate digital tools for improved efficiency.
• Oversee the DE budget, ensuring resource efficiency and achievement of project KPIs.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in digital engineering, BIM management, or a related role within major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading digital engineering on large-scale projects within the construction industry.
• In-depth knowledge of BIM standards, tools, and technologies.
• Strong understanding of data management, integration, and interoperability across digital platforms.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Seymour Whyte and contribute to a successful and sustainable future.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

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Reference code: 494178

This role is being managed by our internal HR team; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.