Digital Delivery Lead (Architecture)

Archi-Tech Network; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Digital Delivery Lead (Architecture) to join our London practice. You will guide Digital Delivery Coordinators, manage the digital model environment, and coordinate across disciplines to deliver high‑quality construction documents.

The role requires a technical degree and at least 5 years in BIM element authoring and 5 years in model management, plus advanced 3D design software and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies.
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications.
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts.
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential.
• Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work.
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the Digital Delivery Coordinators and Specialists, along with managing the digital model environment and deliverables at the project level.
• Possess an advanced understanding of how all disciplines interact and construction documents are produced.
• Work directly with the Project Manager to assist the Coordinators and Specialists to generate and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project initiation procedure, establishing the server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables outlined in the project scope.
• Execute digital deliverables and supporting production teams throughout the complete lifecycle of projects.
• Provide technical support, while communicating the deliverable schedule to the project team.
• Maintain quality; monitor the model health and coordination processes of the project from planning through issue of construction documents.
• Execute these tasks autonomously and also mentor and provide guidance to other team members.
• Oversee and contribute to the development and maintenance of the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP).
• Monitor and oversee the establishment of the document management system and help maintain the server infrastructure for multi-discipline projects.
• Ensure the team has the appropriate software, versions, access, and training needed to execute the project requirements.
• Generate and maintain model setup including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, sheets, and general models.
• Monitor and maintain company standards and model health.
• Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings with the Digital Design team to ensure optimal quality control through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes.
• Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital deliverables and exchange process at predetermined milestones.
• Project archiving at submittals and closeout.
• Engage in close and effective communication and presentations with HDR management, production staff, and clients.
• Mentor staff to help develop their skillsets.
• Provide guidance for Project Managers to support project needs.
• Engage with other Digital Delivery Leads to provide support and guidance.

Skills

BIM element authoring

Digital design

Model management

3D design software

3D Coordination tools

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Document management infrastructure

3D design add-ins

Content creation & management

Job description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. HDR was ranked #1 among the "Top 30 Data Center Architecture + AE Firms" in BD+C's "2022 Giants 400" report - the list of the largest architecture, engineering and construction firms in the United States. HDR is looking for a Digital Delivery Lead (Architecture) to join our Architecture practice in London. On a day-to-day basis, this individual will be expected to:

Digital Delivery Lead (Architecture)

• Provide direction for the Digital Delivery Coordinators and Specialists, along with managing the digital model environment and deliverables at the project level.
• Possess an advanced understanding of how all disciplines interact and construction documents are produced.
• Work directly with the Project Manager to assist the Coordinators and Specialists to generate and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project initiation procedure, establishing the server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables outlined in the project scope.
• Execute digital deliverables and supporting production teams throughout the complete lifecycle of projects.
• Provide technical support, while communicating the deliverable schedule to the project team.
• Maintain quality; this individual will monitor the model health and coordination processes of the project, from the planning phase thru issue of construction documents.
• Execute these tasks autonomously and also mentor and provide guidance to other team members.
• Oversee and contribute to the development and maintenance of the Digital Delivery Plan(DDP).
• Monitor and oversee the establishment of the document management system and help maintain the server infrastructure for multi-discipline projects.
• Ensure the team has the appropriate software, versions, access, and training needed to execute the project requirements.
• Generate and maintain model setup including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, sheets, and general models, to accommodate the disciplines and project requirements.
• Monitor and maintain company standards and model health.
• Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings with the Digital Design team to ensure optimal quality control through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes.
• Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital deliverables and exchange process at predetermined milestones.
• Project archiving at submittals and closeout.
• Engage in close and effective communication and presentations with HDR management, production staff, and clients.
• Mentor staff to help develop their skillsets.
• Provide guidance for Project Managers to support project needs.
• Engage with other Digital Delivery Leads to provide support and guidance.

Required Requirements

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digitaldelivery (model management) experience
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of buildingsystems
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes andspecifications
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a firstline of technical support
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential
• Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical supportrequests and project work
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential
• Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London Industry: Architecture Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Gen Architecture Job Posting: Jul 24, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.