SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT - 3D Laser Scanning & Digital Twin Service

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT – 3D Laser Scanning & Digital Twin Service

Intertek is looking for a Subject Matter Expert in 3D Laser Scanning & Digital Twin Services for establishing, leading, and growing 3D laser scanning and reality capture services, including technical delivery, service definition, and commercial enablement across European and UK markets.

The selected profile will be responsible for building and operationalizing end‑to‑end reality capture services. This role combines deep hands‑on technical expertise with commercial acumen and market knowledge. The SME defines procedures, selects and deploys equipment and software, integrates scanning outputs into digital twin ecosystems, and actively supports business development through client engagement and industry networks.

Responsibilities

Service Setup & Technical Leadership

• Design, implement, and continuously improve 3D laser scanning and reality capture service offerings
• Define standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality standards, workflows, and best practices
• Select, test, and deploy appropriate hardware (terrestrial, mobile, UAV‑based scanners) and supporting equipment
• Evaluate, implement, and optimise processing and modelling software for point clouds, mesh generation, and BIM integration
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, cybersecurity and compliance with industry and client standards

Digital Twin & System Integration

• Integrate laser scanning outputs with BIM, asset management, GIS and digital twin platforms
• Collaborate with IT, engineering and digital teams to ensure interoperability and scalable architectures
• Support development of use cases such as asset verification, brownfield engineering, maintenance planning and lifecycle management

Market & Client Development

• Leverage strong knowledge of European and UK markets to identify priority sectors and clients
• Utilise existing professional network to open opportunities and support sales of laser scanning services
• Participate directly in client meetings, technical presentations, proposals and solution design
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, translating business needs into practical technical solutions

Commercial & Strategic Support

• Support pricing strategies, cost models and service differentiation
• Contribute to go‑to‑market strategies and service positioning
• Monitor market trends, competitor offerings and emerging technologies in reality capture and digital twins

Knowledge Sharing & Strategic Support

• Train and mentor internal teams in laser scanning technologies, workflows and standards
• Contribute to internal knowledge bases, technical guidelines and innovation initiatives
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences and technical forums

Requirements

• Minimum 8‑10 years of hands‑on experience in 3D laser scanning, reality capture or related geomatics/engineering fields
• Proven experience setting up and scaling laser scanning services, including procedures, equipment and software
• Strong understanding of BIM, digital twin platforms and data integration workflows
• Demonstrated experience working with clients in European and UK markets
• Established network of potential clients, partners or industry contacts relevant to laser scanning services
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in surveying, geomatics, engineering, architecture or related discipline

Skills

• Deep technical expertise combined with practical, hands‑on delivery capability
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to support sales and client development
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both technical and non‑technical
• Ability to work across disciplines and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Self‑driven, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build services from the ground up
• High standards of professionalism, integrity and quality focus

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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