Built Environment and Deconstruction Engineer

This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project aims to revolutionise the demolition and de-construction sector by harnessing technology to advance efficiencies, safety and environmental performance through a Digital Demolition platform which also limits the impact of the skills shortage crisis.

The proposed project envisages the development of a transformative “Digital Demolition” platform incorporating 3D scanning, artificial intelligence, and remote-control equipment enabling demolition to be pre-programmed, predictable, data-driven, and simulated in a virtual environment eliminating worker’s exposure to dangerous environments.

Candidate Profile: a first degree (high level 2.1 or above) in either Civil Engineering, Surveying, Architecture and Built Environment, preferably with a Master’s specialisation in a Mathematics or Computer Science related discipline.

Skills/ experience required include:

• The ideal candidate will have industry experience in relevant fields (as above)
• Knowledge/ experience of BIM and its application
• Knowledge of key software packages to develop the 3D model and 4D simulation e.g. Autodesk Recap/Revit, Navisworks, MS Project, Bentley Synchro 4D pro
• Object-oriented programming in Python, C++ or C#
• Experience/ knowledge of machine learning algorithms, or the desire to upskill in this area
• Knowledge of the virtual reality technology and integration

Main responsibilities:

• Development of digital applications, particularly BIM-based applications, Design and/or construction management.
• Basic statistics, Object-oriented programming in Python, C++ or C#, BIM application development environment.
• Autodesk Recap/Revit to develop a 3D model and 4D simulation.

Personal attributes:

• An aptitude to learn and solve technical challenges.
• Flexibility and the ability to address varying audiences from demolition site workers to high-profile clients.
• The capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills for transferring technology insights from Aston into Colemans
• Project management skills with the ability to develop workplans and work to deadlines

Additional Benefits and support:

Career prospects:

60% of our KTP associates are being offered employment by the companies at the end of the KTP.

This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Colemans and Innovate UK. It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp.

The Company: Colemans offer a range of deconstruction services including demolition, remediation, cutting and engineering. Colemans is one of the leading and most recognised demolition, deconstruction and dismantling specialist contractors in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Australasia.

More about the company:  https://coleman-group.co.uk/.

Aston University: You will work in a project team with Dr Kenneth Park and Dr Nii Ankrah at Aston University and the Senior Management Team at Colemans with the support of the IUK-KTN’s Knowledge Transfer Adviser. 

Location: You will be based predominantly at Colemans in Birmingham. Some travel to key clients and sites may also be required.

For informal enquiries about this role please contact Dr Kenneth Park, e-mail: k.park@aston.ac.uk.