Digital Infra Manager – Plant Engineering

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned IT and engineering systems leader to drive the implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of SmartPlant Engineering Suite within our project delivery ecosystem. This role will be instrumental in establishing resilient infrastructure, enabling digital transformation, and ensuring operational and delivery excellence across complex capital projects, particularly in the nuclear and power sectors.

Your role

SmartPlant Suite Strategy & Leadershi

• Lead the end-to-end deployment, integration, and lifecycle management of SmartPlant tools (e.g., SmartPlant P&ID, SmartPlant Instrumentation, Smart 3D, Smart Electrical, SmartPlant Foundation, SPO).
• Define and enforce digital engineering standards, data governance models, and workflows across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Champion the integration of SmartPlant with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, AVEVA, Autodesk) to enable a unified digital thread.

Engineering IT Infrastructure & System Administration

• Architect and manage the IT infrastructure for SmartPlant deployment, including cloud/on-premise servers, databases, and network configurations.
• Ensure system scalability, cybersecurity compliance, and high availability across global project environments.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to ensure secure, real-time access to engineering data.

Capability Development & Knowledge Management

• Build internal digital capability through structured training, mentoring, and certification programs (e.g., SmartPlant Admin, ITIL, PMP).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, SOPs, and knowledge repositories for SmartPlant tools and workflows.
• Stay abreast of Hexagon’s latest innovations (e.g., HxGN SDx, Smart Cloud, SPO) and recommend strategic upgrades.

Delivery Excellence & Digital Transformation

• Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance engineering productivity, data integrity, and project delivery timelines.
• Monitor KPIs and analytics to assess tool effectiveness, user adoption, and project performance.
• Support business development by demonstrating digital engineering capabilities to clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Ensure seamless coordination between IT and engineering teams to enable timely and cost-effective project execution.
• Implement automation and digital workflows to reduce manual intervention and improve delivery consistency.
• Leverage data-driven insights to proactively identify risks, optimize resource utilization, and improve decision-making across project lifecycles.
• Provide hands-on leadership in the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with defined timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.

About you

Qualifications:

• Diploma, Post Diploma, BE, MTech in Computer Technology
• 15–20+ years of experience in engineering systems, with at least 5 years in SmartPlant Suite implementation and digital engineering leadership.
• Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning, system integration, and digital project delivery.
• Strong understanding of EPC workflows, asset lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance in sectors like nuclear, oil & gas, or power.

Key Competencies:

• Deep expertise in SmartPlant tools (including SmartPlant Foundation and SPO) and their integration with enterprise platforms.
• Strong leadership in engineering systems architecture, digital governance, and change management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, client-facing, and cross-functional team leadership skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Preferred Certifications:
• SmartPlant Administrator / Implementation Certifications (e.g., SPI, S3D, SPF)
• ITIL, PMP, or equivalent infrastructure/project management certifications
• Exposure to cloud-based engineering environments (e.g., Hexagon Smart Cloud, HxGN SDx)

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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