Edinburgh Napier University
Impact Manager- Manufacturing & Technology
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Shape the future of digital construction and skills innovation
We’re delighted to be working in partnership with BE‑ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) to recruit an Impact Manager with a strong technical and digital focus to support the next phase of transformation across the built environment.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for someone with hands-on digital/BIM expertise and a technical built environment background to help drive innovation, support industry skills development, and influence how modern methods of construction evolve.
The Role
This role sits at the intersection of digital construction, manufacturing innovation, and skills development.
You’ll play a key role in:
- Supporting businesses and partners to adopt digital tools, BIM processes and modern methods of construction
- Contributing to skills development across the sector
The Impact Manager will play a central role in advancing digital construction and manufacturing innovation across the built environment, with a particular focus on the practical application of BIM and modern methods of construction.
Working closely with industry partners, you will:
- Support the adoption of digital tools and processes, particularly within offsite manufacturing and timber-based systems
- Help organisations translate strategy into real-world delivery
- Contribute to the design and delivery of engaging training, workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities to build capability and confidence across the sector
- Participate in collaborative projects, providing technical expertise, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that innovation is effectively embedded into practice
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For a detailed role description, refer to the attached document.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a technically strong and engaging professional with a rare blend of digital expertise and industry experience.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Strong experience in digital construction and BIM (Building Information Modelling)
- A background in the built environment, ideally as an Architectural Technologist/Technician or equivalent
- Experience working within offsite manufacturing, timber construction, or Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) environments
- Confidence in teaching, presenting, or facilitating learning for diverse audiences
- The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical insights
- Strong collaboration skills, particularly in multi-disciplinary environments
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While this is a highly specialized skill set, we also welcome candidates who bring complementary experience and are open to growth within the role.
What’s in It for You?
- Salary: £46,049 - £58,225 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits:
- Minimum 41 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase additional annual leave
- Employer pension contributions of 17.6%
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities
- Opportunity to join staff inclusion and support networks
- Access to the Vivup benefits platform, offering discounts on major UK retailers, healthcare, and a Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Working Arrangements:
- Hybrid working model primarily based at the BE-ST campus in Hamilton
- Some travel within Scotland and occasionally the UK/internationally expected
Closing Date:
- 19th July
Interview Dates:
- Week of 3rd August, to be held face-to-face at BE-ST campus
Note: The University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship or visa support for this role. International applicants will only be eligible if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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