Digital Design Lead (Mechanical)

HDR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Digital Design Lead (Mechanical) to drive BIM discipline models and digital delivery output for major projects. You will generate and maintain discipline models, ensuring correct 3D coordination with other disciplines and adherence to project scope, schedule, and standards.

The role requires advanced Revit skills, experience with ACC/Forma and Navisworks, and a strong understanding of engineering concepts and ISO19650. Local market exposure in Manchester is a plus.

Qualifications

• Technical degree / HND / HNC or equivalent with related industry experience.
• 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 in Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
• Knowledge of ISO19650 and discipline codes.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for their discipline model and generate BIM elements based on the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP).
• Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and digital delivery output for the discipline.
• Model BIM elements in the current 3D software within the project constraints.
• Prepare drawings, layouts, and diagrams using the current 3D software.
• Maintain the discipline model information, coordinates, scales, and sheets.
• Produce discipline-specific documentation with accurate annotations.
• Coordinate the design with other discipline models through reviews and 3D coordination.
• Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project.

Skills

Revit

ACC/Forma

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

ISO19650

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree / HND / HNC

Tools

Forma

Navisworks

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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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

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 Other Locations:United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow, United Kingdom-England-Manchester Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Building Mechanical Job Posting:Jul 31, 2026

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