Senior CFD Consultant

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

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Senior CFD Consultant in Manchester, England. You will lead advanced computational fluid dynamics studies, providing technical direction and support to clients. The role requires strong experience in CFD for mechanical systems, particularly in data centre environments, along with proficiency in relevant software such as ANSYS. A BEng or MSc in a related field is required, and a PhD is preferable. HDR offers opportunities for professional growth and full-time employment in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience modelling and reporting CFD for mechanical systems.
• Competent in reading architectural, civil/structural, and MEP drawings.
• Membership in an industry association like IMechE, CIBSE or IET.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver advanced computational fluid dynamics studies.
• Maintain and nurture good working relationships with colleagues.
• Assist in gathering and reporting data related to project tasks.

Skills

CFD

Thermodynamics

Heat and Mass Transfer

HVAC

ANSYS software

MS Office

Communication

Team-working skills

Education

BEng or MSc in relevant field

PhD (desirable)

Tools

Rhino

Ansys Fluent

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior CFD Consultant, you’ll lead and deliver advanced computational fluid dynamics studies, providing technical direction and trusted advice to clients and project teams. You’ll combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness to drive innovation and excellence across every stage of the project lifecycle. You will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Understand the technical quality audit system. Undertake technical quality audits on your own work and of others as required.
• Professionally, proactively and successfully assist and support all aspects of your specialist division’s activities and services.
• Ensure successful assistance and support in the management and delivery of CFD services to our Clients in a timely, integrated, and technically proficient manner.
• Effectively work independently or as a part of a team to meet business requirements, as required both within the office, remote working environment and during site visits.
• Maintain and nurture good working relationships with colleagues and project team members.
• Proactively seek input from within your division, or the project teams, to enable successful completion of your responsibilities.
• Maintain professional accreditation(s), awareness and understanding (e.g. CPDs) of relevant industry standards, regulations, legislation and policies appropriate to the services of the division.
• Handle a wide range of tasks, projects and queries, for all activities to meet service standards, and when assigned be the point of contact.
• Assist in gathering, monitoring and reporting of data and financial information related to project tasks to support the successful production of final deliverables, and management reporting of service performance.
• Maintain appropriate level of courtesy and professionalism in dealing with other people, both internally and externally, with the ability to ask questions and exchange information using tact and diplomacy to achieve a satisfactory outcome.
• Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
• Assist in completion of administrative tasks relating to any part of the business as required, for example: timecards, marketing, HR and procurement.

Requirements

• BEng or MSc in a relevant field with emphasis on Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics; a PhD degree is desirable.
• Minimum 5yrs years industry experience modelling and reporting CFD for mechanical systems in commercial, industrial, or data centre buildings (*Datacentre experience is Essential)
• Membership in an industry association like IMechE, CIBSE or IET, working towards Practitioner/Chartered status.
• Proficient in CFD, Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, HVAC, and ANSYS software.
• Competent in MS Office, Rhino, Ansys Fluent, and other relevant software.
• Excellent communication, team-working skills, and the ability to manage projects proactively.
• Ability to read and interpret Architectural, Civil/Structural, MEP, and specialist drawings and specifications.

Job Details

• Primary Location: United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow
• Other Locations: United Kingdom-England-Manchester
• Industry: Environment/Sciences
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Sustainability and Resiliency
• Job Posting: Mar 9, 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.