Digital Construction Engineer – KTP Associate – Clarke

Company: Queens University
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Location: Ballymena
Job Description:

About the job:

Clarke is an established and growing specialist faade contractor, delivering high-quality building envelope solutions on complex and technically demanding projects across the UK and Ireland. The company has built a strong reputation for engineering expertise, collaborative working and delivering innovative faade systems for leading clients. As part of its long-term strategy, Clarke is investing in advanced digital capability to transform how faades are surveyed, designed and delivered. This investment places the company at the forefront of digital innovation in faade construction and offers a rare opportunity to shape how a forward-thinking business evolves.

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.

Information about the Company partner can be found at: .

Please note that Queen’s reserves the right to close the advert early once 80 applications have been 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 of business needs analysis and evaluation of technologies, processes and workflows to identify and recommend effective digital solutions
  • Relevant experience of driving the integration of digital processes and software
  • Relevant experience and demonstrable knowledge of BIM including demonstrable experience of using Revit and NavisWorks*
  • Relevant and demonstrable knowledge of digital construction, and experience in digital construction and manufacturing software platforms
  • 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.

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. Listing duties/skills/modules/assignment titles without supporting evidence will be insufficient for shortlisting. Please see the Candidate Information document on our website.

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Posted: July 27th, 2026