Mechanical Digital Design Lead | BIM Expert

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Digital Design Lead (Mechanical) in Dubai to oversee mechanical digital delivery on large projects. You will guide BIM modeling, ensure alignment with LOD, maintain model quality, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and construction teams.

The role demands leadership, deep knowledge of 3D design and BIM workflows, and the ability to drive standards across the organization while mentoring staff and delivering technically exceptional BIM outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or related field or 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D design and BIM software with extensive experience modeling and coordinating mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical digital design function on projects, providing expert guidance and oversight to Digital Design staff.
• Own the mechanical discipline model strategy ensuring alignment with LOD and DDP.
• Oversee BIM elements for structural systems for accuracy and constructability.
• Establish modeling methodologies, content libraries, workflows and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership in 3D modeling and BIM tools, supporting team development.
• Direct production of drawings, layouts, and mechanical details ensuring quality and schedule alignment.
• Ensure integrity of structural models including coordinates and documentation structure.
• Lead model quality assurance, audits, clash reviews and constructability assessments.
• Drive interdisciplinary coordination through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes.

Skills

3D design

BIM coordination

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Digital Design Lead (Mechanical) in Dubai to oversee mechanical digital delivery on large projects. You will guide BIM modeling, ensure alignment with LOD, maintain model quality, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and construction teams.

The role demands leadership, deep knowledge of 3D design and BIM workflows, and the ability to drive standards across the organization while mentoring staff and delivering technically exceptional BIM outputs.