Senior Technical Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is looking for a Senior Technical Designer to work on various projects with a focus on data centre developments. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, have at least 3 years of experience in the A/E industry, and demonstrate proficiency in design tools like Autodesk Revit. This full-time position is based in London, England, and aims to foster an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in A/E industry.
• Experience with Data Centre/ Mission Critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects.
• Create accurate and detailed drawings.
• Research and administer building projects for clients.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

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?

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.

Position

As a Senior Technical Designer at HDR you will work on projects in a variety of sectors with a focus on data centre and mission critical projects. You’ll be working closely with the multi-disciplinary design teams, clients, and contractors throughout our Global Practice with a focus in the United Kingdom and European regions.

Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Technical Designer, we \ 'll count on you to:

• Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects
• Engage in problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and visualization to create accurate and detailed drawings
• Prepare drawings and specification documents
• Research, plan, design and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 3 years experience in A/E industry
• Strong organizational skills, understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and flexible; knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience working with Data Centre/ Mission Critical projects
• Registered Architect
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
• Must have experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting

Job Posting: Aug 4, 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.

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