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About The Role
We are looking for a Principal Digital Consultant to join the KSA buildings team, with a proven track record of leading BIM implementation across projects. You will act as a point of contact in all matters around implementation of project information management/ BIM processes.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, below:

• With support from Project Leads, provides Leadership and ensures quality deliverables for all BIM aspects of the projects
• Managing the project BIM Coordinator(s) and BIM / CAD technicians
• Lead BIM Related Meetings (including Kick-Off, Coordination & Review)
• Responsible for compilation of (or contribution to) the project BIM Execution Plan, including input to Quality Assurance and Quality Control of models and drawings
• Configure and maintain the project Common Data Environment to enable the effective management of engineering design deliverables.
• Responsible for planning project BIM deliverables and managing their effective delivery in accordance with the project plan and BIM Execution Plan
• Production and management of BIM coordination processes and reports
• Liaises with the client, external project collaborators, MM Project Leaders and design teams
• Be accountable to the KSA Building Director and the Unit Digital Delivery Leader for the performance of digital delivery for KSA projects, being measured on both adoption and business-impact targets, and their continual improvement
• Be accessible as an expert resource available for high-value engagements (e.g. major bid preparation), or business-critical troubleshooting; be the point-of-escalation for digital delivery within KSA
• Act as the digital advisory for KSA; engaging clients, developing fee-earning opportunities, leading bids and projects in the digital advisory space such as BIM consultations, digital transformation and information advisory.
• Support continuous improvement and digital ways of working, sharing knowledge and lessons learned.
• Demonstrate safe, ethical and inclusive behaviours aligned to Mott MacDonald values
  
  

Candidate specifications
Essential

• Strong knowledge of BIM implementation on projects, with a thorough understanding of ISO 19650 standards.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve measurable business value through digital delivery on projects.
• Strong understanding of the engineering, construction and infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of project technology platforms, including Autodesk Forma/ACC as a Common Data Environment, and BIM software such as Revit, Navisworks and Civil 3D.
• Experience managing design coordination processes, including multidisciplinary model reviews, clash detection, clash resolution tracking and coordination with project teams to close out issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working on aviation/airport projects.
• Experience leading or contributing to digital advisory services, bids or client-facing digital transformation projects.
• Familiarity with contemporary digital trends and the ability to translate emerging technologies into practical business opportunities.
  
  

Our benefits vary by country and are subject to eligibility and local policy. We’ll confirm the details relevant to you as part of the offer process.

• Rewards and bonuses: we are owned by our people, and through our employee ownership model success is shared through annual bonus opportunities and longer-term participation as your career grows, subject to local plan, eligibility and business performance.
• Medical insurance and life insurance as per local plan.
• Annual leave in line with local policy.
• Maternity leave above and beyond local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable.
• Professional membership and institution subscription support.
• Learning and career development through project variety, technical networks and structured development opportunities.
• An inclusive culture: we’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported
  
  

Location(s):

Riyadh, SA

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Buildings

Discipline: Digital design

Job Ref: 17856

Recruiter Contact: Iustina Blidariu