Digital Lead

Are you a digital transformation champion ready to lead the future of engineering?

We are looking for an exceptional Digital Lead to champion digital delivery across the entire Vitruvius business. This is a strategic role that’s split 50/50 between streamlining our internal systems and leading multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver outstanding client outcomes. You’ll be the driving force behind our digital evolution, implementing cutting-edge solutions while supporting the development of modellers and designers.

You will be an integral part of driving Vitruvius forward, responsible for implementing and standardising digital solutions that deliver improvements in quality and efficiency across our entire project lifecycle. You will chair our Digital Management Group (DMG) as required, including leading the digital tools strategy, selection, implementation and maintenance of new software tools, ensuring they meet the company’s needs and future-proof our delivery.

The right person will develop the role and eventually, build a lead their own team, including oversight of quality delivery, workload, pipeline, and productivity.

What You Will Bring to Vitruvius

Essential Experience:

• 8+ years in CAD design experience in infrastructure, land development, and /or water resources
• 10+ years working on projects of varying scale and complexity
• Leadership in information management and BIM standards development and implementation
• Good working knowledge of New Zealand design codes and practices
• Experience managing projects using ISO19650 best practice

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with AI Tools and Implementation
• Experience in Python scripting and other coding languages
• Experience working on, developing, and maintaining 12D Synergy
• Computation Certificate e.g., Dynamo, Python, JavaScript
• Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent technical experience

What Makes This Role Special?

• Strategic Impact – your digital solutions will transform how Vitruvius delivers projects
• Shape our Future – Influence how projects are managed from day one
• Limitless Ambition! Vitruvius is dedicated to creating an environment that encourages ambition to thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team at an exciting growth phase, working closely with our Service Leaders and Project Leaders to support engineering projects while promoting digital best practice. You will drive digital transformation from concept through to delivery!

As our Digital expert, you’ll:

• Champion digital delivery across all Vitruvius operations and projects
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation across the portfolio of Vitruvius projects
• Work closely with the Vitruvius AI Working Group to design and deploy prompt-based tools (e.g., for model review, QA validation, or metadata tagging etc.)
• Implement and standardise digital solutions throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee graphical and non-graphical information production planning and delivery, ensuring that projects are set up for success
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams on complex digital engineering initiatives
• Provide guidance and support to CAD technicians, modellers, and designers in technical delivery to ensure quality and efficient delivery.
• Oversee quality delivery, workload management, and team productivity
• Track digital delivery KPIs and use automation/analytics to improve decision making and productivity
• Lead the delivery of our GIS based environment – enhancing the way we utilise spatial information in project delivery

What Vitruvius Can Offer You

• Professional development – conference attendance & leadership trainings
• Potential shareholding – own a piece of what you build
• Work-life balance – we actually mean it
• Flexible working – hybrid arrangements available
• Strategic Influence – your digital vision will shape our future
• Diverse, collaborative team – small enough that your voice matters

Check us out: Vitruvius Ltd | NZ Engineering Consultant

Ready For a Change?

This role will make a real difference. Apply now and help shape the digital solutions of tomorrow. Relocation packages are available if you are returning from overseas, or want a change in scenery within New Zealand

To request a copy of the role description or apply now, please email careers@vitruvius.co.nz