Digital Design Specialist (Structural)

Company: HDR
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Location: Manchester
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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Digital Design Specialist (Structural)Responsibilities

  • Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Architect/Engineer or other technical professional.
  • Be responsible for the discipline model and 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.
  • Rely on the architect, engineer, or other technical professional to provide direction and guidance throughout the project duration but remain technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements.
  • Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software.
  • Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and 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 modeling output.
  • Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health.
  • Coordinate the design with other discipline models through design reviews and the 3D coordination process.
  • Assist or execute any additional digital delivery requirements identified on the project.

Required Qualifications

  • Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience.
  • Techni­cally qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
  • Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
  • Experience with 3D coordination tools.
  • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential.
  • Intermediate 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.

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

Business Class

Building Structural

Job Posting

Feb 23, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. xwzovoh We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer ( ). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Posted: April 1st, 2026