Digital Transformation Engineer

About Us: KAEFER is a leading construction company dedicated to innovation and operational excellence. As we continue to enhance our processes and project delivery, we are seeking a Digital Transformation Engineer to support our digital initiatives. If you are passionate about using technology to improve core business KPIs, streamline routines, and transform data into actionable insights, we want you to join our team.

What You'll Do: As our Digital Transformation Engineer, you will lead the deployment of digital solutions that improve the way we work across construction projects. You will focus on improving operational performance by creating and managing digital systems, dashboards and Power BI reports that track key business metrics and processes. You will also support the development of solutions using programming languages and PowerApps and software integrations enabling seamless integration of data systems. Your role will involve optimizing how we visualize and interact with data, ensuring that decision-making is driven by accurate, real-time insights. You will enhance user engagement, user experience, ensure data security and compliance, drive continuous improvement, and support the integration of digital solutions to improve efficiency across all levels of the business. With travel across multiple construction sites in the UK, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, you’ll help shape the future of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Optimization: Work with business leaders and the OpEx Team to identify areas for improvement and create digital solutions that enhance core business KPIs, optimize routines, and streamline processes across the organization.
• Digital Integration & Dashboard Development: Build dynamic Power BI dashboards and visualizations that provide actionable insights into project performance, operational efficiency, and quality metrics.
• Programming & Data Integration: Use programming languages such as JSON, Python, and other relevant technologies including AI to integrate data systems and enhance the functionality of digital solutions.
• Compliance: Ensure digital solutions are compliant with business policies and legislation. Ensure relevant audits are performed, manage actions and relevant reporting requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills, able to engage effectively with project teams, site personnel, and leadership to drive the successful adoption of digital solutions.
• Programming, Power BI & Data Analytics Skills: Expertise with programming languages, creating Power BI dashboards and using data analytics tools to analyse business KPIs and process performance. Ability to create actionable insights that drive business decisions.
• Digital Transformation Management Skills: Ability to manage the deployment of digital tools and systems across multiple projects and sites, ensuring they meet operational needs and enhance business performance.
• Continuous Improvement Culture: Strong passion for driving a culture of continuous improvement and optimizing business processes to achieve better outcomes.

Why Join Us?

• Lead Digital Change: Play a key role in transforming the way we manage and deliver construction projects through the integration of data-driven digital solutions.
• Impactful Work: Drive improvements in core business KPIs and operational processes, making a tangible difference to the success of our projects and the company as a whole.
• Continuous Improvement Culture: Be part of a company committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, where your contributions will have a lasting impact.
• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technologies in a forward-thinking industry.

If you’re ready to help us drive digital transformation in construction, improve business performance through innovative solutions, and integrate advanced programming skills, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of construction through data-driven digital innovation.

Salary and benefits: The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits:

• Financial benefits: Competitive salary reviewed annually, Pension based on minimum of 5% from employee, 7.5% from KAEFER, Discretionary, non-contractual, company bonus scheme (annual), Long term service reward, Life cover (x3 annual salary), Company Discount Scheme (Pluxee).
• Work life balance: 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full time contract, Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year.
• Health, Happiness and Family: BUPA healthcare assessment, after 2 years service and every 3 years thereafter, 24/7 Employee Assistance Line with access to external counsellor, Company funded eye tests (VDU and safety glasses), Enhanced family friendly policies, Company paid sick leave following probationary period.
• Learning & Development: Support to build your professional development plan to grow and evolve with us, Payment towards annual professional fees and CPD relevant to roles.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

If you’d like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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