Digital Design Technician (Mechanical)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Digital Design Technician to assist with creating and maintaining detailed designs. The ideal candidate will have a HNC or HND in a related field and at least 3 years of experience with Revit, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years industry experience working for a design consultancy or main contractor using Revit.
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Architect/Engineer.
• Assist in the development of the discipline model.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design using the current 3D software.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Competency with Microsoft Office

Education

HNC or HND, BTEC in Building Services, Mechanical Eng, Structural Eng, Electrical Eng

Tools

Revit

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

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

• Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional
• Assist in the development of the discipline model, with direct input from the Digital Design, Architectural, or Engineering staff
• Assist with the creation of the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
• Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design 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 modeling output

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Required Qualifications

• HNC or HND, BTEC in: Building Services, Mechanical Eng, Structural Eng, Electrical Eng or relevant subject
• Minimum 3 years industry experience working for a design consultancy or main contractor using Revit
• Competency with Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

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.

Location & Schedule

Primary Location: United Kingdom - England - Manchester

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Digital

Job Posting

Sep 19, 2025

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let\'s work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world\'s greatest challenges. We\'re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.