Egis in the UK
Head of Digital Capability
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Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering, and operating firm. We work together with our clients across every aspect of the built environment, transport, and energy to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 23,500 employees across more than 70 countries. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.
Egis is a leader in infrastructure engineering, planning, and management, working to sustain efficient commercial operations while working with multiple third-party partners. As Egis expands its service delivery across the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets, we are committed to becoming the engineering partner of choice while also expanding our talented team. At Egis, we prioritize our people, and to enhance our nuclear capabilities, we are seeking to recruit a skilled Head of Digital Capability to join the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line.
About the Role
The Head of Digital Capability will lead the development and delivery of digital capability across Egis Nuclear UK, ensuring that projects are supported by robust BIM processes, reliable information management, data-driven reporting, automation, and emerging AI-enabled methods.
The role will support the successful delivery of current major nuclear projects, including Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, with a particular focus on BIM coordination, 3D modelling, 3D reinforcement modelling, model assurance, and digital delivery governance.
Forming part of the Nuclear UK Capability Leadership Team, the Head of Digital Capability is responsible for defining and delivering Egis Nuclear UK’s digital engineering strategy, ensuring that digital tools, data, and ways of working are embedded consistently across all contracts – from existing projects on Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and Nuclear Waste Management & Decommissioning, through to emerging SMR/AMR, Fusion, and Defence sector opportunities.
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Beyond current delivery, the role will build a future-facing digital capability that helps Egis Nuclear UK differentiate its offer to clients, improve productivity, and create a recognized centre of excellence for digital engineering in the UK nuclear market.
This is a rare opportunity to join a business with significant growth ambitions and shape a capability from the ground up.
You'll have the freedom to influence strategy, the support to build a team, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on some of the UK's most complex and nationally significant infrastructure programs.
If you're a visionary digital leader who wants to build, innovate, and leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the Nuclear UK digital strategy.
- Build a high-performing team of digital specialists.
- Shape the adoption of AI and automation within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
- Drive innovation across engineering delivery, project controls, and information management.
- Influence executive-level decision-making and business growth.
- Help establish Egis as a recognized leader in digital delivery within the nuclear sector.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or a related field preferred.
- ILP Exterior Lighting Diploma preferred.
- Proven experience in Highway Lighting projects.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A keen eye for detail.
- Familiarity with the DMRB, MCHW, and British and European regulations and standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
- Passion for design and a desire to contribute to a creative team.
- Be a member of a professional body.
- Be professionally qualified or working towards professional qualification.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.
Please note: to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position.
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