Digital Design Lead (Mechanical)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in London is seeking a Digital Design Lead (Mechanical) to drive discipline modeling, BIM output, and digital delivery for complex projects. You will generate and maintain the discipline model per the Digital Delivery Plan and project scope.

You will apply advanced Revit skills, ACC/Forma, Navisworks, and strong communication to coordinate with other disciplines, ensure standards, and deliver precise drawings within schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent with related industry experience.
• Minimum 6 years of related industry experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and project document management systems (ACC/Forma).
• Strong 3D coordination using ACC/Forma and Navisworks.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail; ISO19650 awareness.

Responsibilities

• Model discipline content and BIM elements per DDP and project scope.
• Maintain discipline model, drawings, and digital delivery outputs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines through design reviews and 3D coordination.
• Prepare detailed drawings and diagrams within scope, schedule, budget.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and model health.

Skills

Revit

Navisworks

3D coordination

ISO19650 knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Documentation management

Education

Technical degree / HND / HNC

Tools

ACC/Forma

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Digital Design Lead (Mechanical), we'll count on you to:

• Work for a specific discipline, with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional
• Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
• Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
• To be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
• Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, plan presentation for the specific discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models
• Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modelling environment, using the current 3D software
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software
• Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets
• Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modelling output
• Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health. Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
• Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree / HND / HNC or a combination of education and related industry experience
• A minimum of 6 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of Revit and document management infrastructure including ACC / Forma
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools including ACC / Forma & Navisworks
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices including ISO19650, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

Experience working on single large or simultaneous small projects

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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

Primary Location

: United Kingdom-England-London

Other Locations

Other Locations

: United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow, United Kingdom-England-Manchester

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Jul 31, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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