Head of Digital Construction and Innovation

Head of Digital Construction and Innovation

About Us

Based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath & established in 1950, McKeon Contech Ltd T/a McKeon Group and Hereworks is a digital first innovator in the construction, building services and smart building sectors, specialising in the planning, management and delivery of detail-focused, high-quality projects for our clients. We operate across a range of sectors including commercial, hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, retail and education.

We live by our Core Values of Client Commitment, Integrity, Sustainability Quality & Brilliance. All the team are committed to making McKeon Group & Hereworks a world leader in Construction & Technology and enjoying the journey along the way.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional and motivated teams. Great care and attention go into recruitment, we want to work with high quality, experienced people who will add to the culture, competencies and ethos.

Purpose of this role

Construction Sector Transformation & Client Delivery Innovation.

At McKeon Group and Hereworks, we are setting out to fundamentally change how construction is designed, delivered and experienced. Our ambition is to create a truly digital-first approach to construction, one that enhances the client experience at every stage, simplifies operations for project teams and ensures the long-term performance of the environments we build. Moving away from the traditional view of Construction being finished on First Day of Business (FDOB) and rather considering the full Lifecycle of the building from Design to Last Day of Business (LDOB).

This vision includes fully utilising BIM modelling with every stakeholder, design team member and subcontractor and ultimately handing over and maintaining a useful and meaningful model/twin of the building to the teams who will operate and use the building.

As Head of Digital Construction & Innovation, you will lead the development and rollout of a robust digital construction function that brings together BIM, VDC, and integrated modelling frameworks into one clear strategy. Your remit is to embed these digital processes into the heart of project delivery and not as an overlay, but as a smarter, more collaborative way to build.

This is a senior leadership role suited to someone who understands both the technology and the reality of construction sites and someone who can bring structure, influence, and energy to a fast-evolving part of our business. You’ll be key to making digital delivery a competitive advantage for McKeon Group and Hereworks.

Key Objectives

  • Deliver a cohesive digital construction strategy that spans from pre-construction to post-handover
  • Build and lead a capable Digital Construction team focused on real-world implementation and continuous improvement
  • Standardise the use of BIM, VDC and model coordination across major projects – driving clarity, accuracy and better collaboration
  • Improve client experience through better visibility, real-time reporting and well-structured handover models
  • Ensure digital tools are fully embedded in the construction process, supporting site teams and subcontractors from day one.
  • Ensure the models used are useful for the end user of the building, considering how we improve the Human Experience for those who build, operate and utilise the building once complete
  • Strengthen McKeon Group’s reputation as a progressive, digitally enabled construction partner
  • Identify and trial innovations where they add tangible value to delivery and long-term performance
  • Collaborate across both McKeon Group and Hereworks to drive better outcomes for clients
  • Use of data analytics to improve efficiencies, report on progress & better predict outcomes

Key Responsibilities

Digital Construction Strategy

  • Define & implement a clear, scalable digital construction strategy aligned with business goals
  • Develop an integrated modelling approach that connects architectural, structural, M&E and facilities data into a single platform
  • Set internal standards for model quality, coordination, clash detection and data integrity
  • Create a practical roadmap for rolling out digital workflows across all construction phases
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure strategic alignment with growth and client expectations

Team Leadership & Capability Building

  • Build a multi-disciplinary team of BIM Coordinators, Revit Specialists and Digital Construction professionals as and when required
  • Establish clear team roles, structures and performance expectations tied to delivery outcomes
  • Promote a learning culture that supports innovation, professional development and cross-functional understanding
  • Lead recruitment and growth of the digital construction function over time

Project Delivery & Client Experience

  • Integrate tools such as Revit, Navisworks, Revizto, Procore and Power BI into project delivery in a way that supports daily site activities
  • Develop client-facing dashboards and reporting models to enhance project communication and transparency
  • Support the creation of intelligent, structured handover models that aid facilities management and ongoing building use
  • Work closely with business development and delivery teams to highlight McKeon Group’s digital capabilities during bids
  • Evolve post-handover support offerings where digital processes can enable better building management
  • Explore how Digital O&M handover can be expanded to include a Common Data Environment (CDE) that supports the entire project lifecycle, from design through to operation

Innovation & Industry Engagement

  • Stay informed of industry trends such as AI in design, AR/VR for construction or Digital Twin developments
  • Test emerging solutions that address real-world challenges on site or in handover
  • Lead pilot projects and assess scalability based on measurable value
  • Represent the business at industry events and contribute to thought leadership in digital construction

Internal Collaboration & Business Alignment

  • Work alongside Pre-Construction, Operations, Site, Commercial, Facilities and Design teams to ensure digital workflows support project needs from early-stage design through to on-site delivery
  • Collaborate with the internal Digital Transformation function to ensure system integration with finance, ERP and compliance
  • Act as an advocate for digital adoption across the business – simplifying complexity and driving engagement at all levels
  • Bring a strong understanding of construction site processes and contribute meaningfully to design development to ensure constructability, coordination and long-term performance are considered from the outset

Candidate Profile

  • Proven leadership experience in BIM, VDC and digital construction strategy within a live project environment
  • Expertise in Autodesk tools (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD), Coordination platforms (Revizto), Construction management software (Procore) and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)
  • Strong grasp of construction site processes and how digital tools can practically support teams on the ground
  • Track record of building and scaling technical teams and embedding digital practices into project workflows
  • Able to balance strategic thinking with practical implementation
  • Experience improving client delivery and post-handover outcomes through digital tools
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead change internally and externally
  • Active engagement with the wider construction technology community is an advantage

Why join us?

McKeon Group and Hereworks offer an exceptional platform to drive meaningful change with full executive support, a clear digital-first vision and a commitment to investing in innovation that genuinely improves outcomes for our clients and our people.

This is a unique opportunity to lead not just a department, but a movement to change the way construction is experienced and delivered for the future. If you are looking for a role where you can combine strategic vision, cutting-edge technology and practical project impact, we would love to speak with you.

  • McKeon Group prides itself on its exceptional and motivated people and you will be joining a professional, warm, welcoming and enthusiastic team
  • Pension Scheme
  • Income Protection and Death in Service scheme
  • Membership of Employee Assistance Programme
  • Excellent opportunity to advance your career and progress within the Group
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
  • Regular Company and Team Events
  • Subsidised EV charging at head office

Salary:

DOE

Location:

Head Office in Ashbourne Co. Meath. (Hybrid, Site Travel Required)

Reporting to:

Group COO, McKeon Group & Hereworks | Type: Full-time, Permanent

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