4D Digital Engineer

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a 4D Digital Engineer to join our growing team in Essex (Lower Thames Crossing Project)

What you'll be doing

• Develop detailed 4D simulations integrating 3D models with programme data.


• Maintain accurate linkages between model components and the programme.


• Lead digital rehearsal sessions and capture actions.


• Identify sequencing clashes, access constraints and logistics issues.


• Support temporary works, lifting operations and construction methodology planning.


• Produce visual outputs including animations, stills, dashboards and reports.


• Ensure compliance with project standards, metadata requirements and CDE protocols.


• Work with planners to validate programme logic using 4D insights.


• Maintain templates, libraries and 4D workflow documentation.


• Mentor junior team members.

Who we're looking for

• Strong Synchro/4D software skills; good working knowledge of Navisworks.


• Understanding of P6 and programme logic.


• Good knowledge of 3D modelling workflows (Revit, Civil 3D, Bentley).


• Understanding of ISO 19650 processes.


• Experience supporting planning, engineering and constructability reviews using 4D.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We're making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we've got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

We're looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com