Digital Construction Engineer – KTP Associate – Clarke

Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme, Clarke in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast have an exciting and transformative employment opportunity for a motivated Engineering/Architecture/Digital Construction Technology graduate who will develop and implement a new digital ecosystem, working alongside current business workflows to connect with reality capture technologies and AI-supported processes.

Working closely with experienced industry professionals and academic partners, the Associate will lead practical innovation that directly influences live projects and future business growth. This company-based position offers significant responsibility, visibility and the chance to build a lasting impact within a specialist construction business committed to modern methods, sustainability and continuous improvement.

This role is company-based and will be delivered in collaboration with the School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen’s.

Please note that this role may be closed earlier than the stated closing date if a large volume of applications are received.

About the person

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• Applicants should hold a first or upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Architectural Engineering, Civil or Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Digital Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Technology or closely related discipline or a course which falls within the Built Environment. Where candidates hold an international degree, the equivalency of this to a UK degree classification (i.e. 1st class, 2.1, 2.2 etc.) must be clearly defined within the application.
• Significant relevant work experience.
• Relevant experience and demonstrable knowledge of BIM including implementing ISO 19650.*
• Experience of Revit, Navisworks and CDE Software.*
• Relevant experience of evaluation of technological solutions for applications within operations and design/engineering.*
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team structure. Experience managing deadlines, planning work packages, documenting outputs, and presenting technical findings clearly to varied audiences is important.
• Relevant experience of practical problem-solving in real or simulated project environments.

*may be demonstrated through the completion of a module, student project or placement.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. Applicants must adequately evidence how they have gained relevant experience/knowledge/skills in detail, using examples and dates where appropriate to demonstrate that they meet these requirements. It is not sufficient to simply list duties/skills/modules/assignment titles as evidence.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Employed and supported by a team of academic experts from the University, you will be based at Clarke, Ballymena, Co. Antrim. As a KTP Associate, you will lead on the delivery of the following key project stages:

Stage 1: Analysis of existing workflow, identifying gaps and opportunities. Conduct competitor analysis to confirm market gaps and establish the project direction.
Stage 2: Improving and Consolidating BIM Tools and Processes across the Business.
Stage 3: From BIM to Digital Twins for Enhanced Logistics, Storage Management, and Progress Monitoring.
Stage 4: Developing AI-based Solutions to Manipulate and Use Data from LiDAR and Sensors for Construction Site Digital Twins.
Stage 5: AI and Generative Design and/or Operation Tools for Integrating Digital Twin Data with BIM Automation.
Stage 6: Consolidation and Embedding of Knowledge in Developed Tools and Processes.