AI & Digital Transformation Specialist

AI & Digital Transformation Specialist - (199.1)

ICON is a leading landscape architecture and engineering consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically advanced design solutions across the region. As part of our digital growth vision, we are integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance design efficiency, documentation accuracy, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled AI & Digital Transformation Specialist to support ICON’s AI adoption and workflow enhancement initiatives. The ideal candidate combines a strong IT/AI background with the ability to understand design and engineering workflows, and translate them into AI-driven solutions, automations, and tools that elevate productivity across the organisation.

This is a mid-level role reporting to the Managing Director and collaborating closely with the Sector Heads, BIM, MIS, and IT teams.

• Analyse ICON’s design activities and workflows documentation.
• Develop and deploy AI tools to support:
  • Concept design intelligence
  • CAD/BIM efficiency enhancement
  • Automated document generation (reports, specs, schedules)
  • BOQ support and data extraction
  • Drawing/report QA/QC
• Build intuitive AI assistants tailored to the needs of design and technical teams.

• Identify automation opportunities across design, engineering, QS, and project workflows.
• Build workflow engines, scripts, and AI-enabled tools that reduce manual workload.
• Integrate AI solutions with SharePoint, ERP system, BIM tools, and internal platforms using APIs where needed.

• Work with the BIM Manager on CAD/BIM-related AI tools, plugins, or automation workflows.
• Coordinate with the MIS Manager on SharePoint, ERP automations, and internal approval workflow enhancements.
• Liaise with the IT Manager for secure deployment, system permissions, and hardware requirements.

• Test AI outputs for accuracy, reliability, and compliance with ICON standard s.
• Document all developed tools and workflows.
• Train designers, engineers, and support teams on newly implemented AI capabilities.
• Continually monitor emerging AI technologies relevant to the AEC industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in:
  • Scripting languages
  • Large Language Models (LLM) development and integration
  • APIs, automation frameworks, and cloud platforms
• Exposure to AEC industry workflows (architecture, engineering, landscape, or BIM) is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD/BIM ecosystems (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D) is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and ability to translate operational needs into practical solutions.

• understanding of digital and design workflows
• Ability to interpret user requirements and develop tailored AI tools
• Innovation-oriented and proactive
• Clear documentation and internal communication
  
  Cross-functional collaboration
• High attention to quality and consistency