Design & Digital Technology
Digital Twin Specialist
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Role overview
Job Title
Digital Twin SpecialistJob Family
Design & Digital TechnologyPurpose Of The Role
The Digital Twin Specialist develops, implements, and manages digital twin solutions that connect real-world assets with virtual models to improve design insight, operational efficiency, and whole-life performance.
Role In MMC
The Digital Twin Specialist enables MMC by ensuring that data from design, manufacture, construction, and operation is structured and synchronised in real-time. Their work supports smarter decisions, predictive maintenance, carbon monitoring, and performance optimisation throughout the asset lifecycle.
Knowledge & Skills
Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding; with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Data Analysis & Interpretation
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Digital & Technology
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Communication & Collaboration
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Operational Excellence
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Sustainable Construction
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Problem-Solving
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Communication & Collaboration
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Data Analysis & Interpretation
Suggested Entry Routes
Experience
- Background in BIM, facilities management, building performance, data engineering, or systems integration.
- Experience working with digital platforms, IoT systems, or smart building tools.
Education
- Degree in Built Environment, Computer Science, Engineering, Architecture, or Data Science.
- Apprenticeships in Digital Engineering, Smart Infrastructure, or Data Analytics.
Training & Certifications
- BIM to Digital Twin Training (e.g. BRE, Digital Twin Hub, CDBB)
- IoT Systems Integration & Network Basics – Understanding how connected devices interact with digital twins.
- Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Digital Twin Platforms – Cloud-based digital twin system training.
- Data Visualisation (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) – To present insights clearly.
- Python or JavaScript Basics – For scripting and automation in digital twin environments.
- Facilities Management Systems (e.g. CAFM, BMS) – Knowledge of operational data sources.
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