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About the Role

HDR is seeking a Structural BIM Lead to support and develop our Structural BIM capability across the Australian buildings business. This senior role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership to deliver high-quality BIM models and documentation on major projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality structural Revit models and construction documentation.
• Manage discipline models including coordinates, levels, grids, scope boundaries, views, sheets and model segmentation.
• Participate in project planning to ensure digital delivery requirements, milestones and resources are clearly defined.
• Lead structural coordination, clash detection and issue resolution using Navisworks or equivalent tools.
• Support interdisciplinary coordination within a Common Data Environment (e.g. BIM 360 or similar).
• Collaborate closely with architects, services engineers and external consultants to resolve interface issues.
• Support compliance with BEPs, digital delivery plans and HDR quality management systems.
• Develop and maintain structural BIM standards, workflows, templates and content aligned with HDR global standards and ISO 19650 principles.
• Provide quality assurance and technical oversight for structural BIM delivery across Australian building projects.
• Act as the senior authority for Structural BIM, accountable for consistency, compliance and digital risk management.
• Align Australian practices with lessons learned and best practice from HDR’s global structural BIM capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, quality and reliability of structural digital delivery.
• Use automation and computational tools such as Dynamo and Grasshopper to streamline workflows and reduce rework.
• Manage interoperability between Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino and IFC-based exchanges.
• Standardise and maintain structural BIM content libraries and documentation workflows.
• Mentor and support junior technicians and engineers in Revit, coordination tools and BIM best practice.
• Provide technical guidance and act as a first line of support for BIM-related issues within Structures.
• Contribute to resource planning and long-term growth of structural BIM capability.
• Evolve into formal people leadership responsibility as workload and team size grows.
• Represent the Structures discipline in digital delivery discussions with clients and project stakeholders.
• Support project teams in meeting client requirements, delivery timeframes and commercial objectives.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with geographically dispersed teams.

Requirements

• Technical degree or equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience.
• 10-15 years’ experience in structural BIM design and delivery within a leading consulting environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit for structural modelling and documentation.
• Strong experience with 3D coordination tools such as Navisworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of multidisciplinary building systems and coordination.
• Experience working within a Common Data Environment.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide senior technical leadership.
• Experience on large-scale or complex projects (e.g. data centres, defence, health, education and mixed-use).
• Experience with Dynamo; Grasshopper and Rhinos knowledge advantageous.
• Python scripting and Revit API experience beneficial.
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 and information management standards.
• Experience with IFC workflows and interoperability.

Skills

• Revit
• Navisworks
• Dynamo
• Grasshopper
• Rhino
• Python scripting
• Revit API
• IFC workflows

Location

• Melbourne
• Sydney

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• 10-15 years

Education Level

• Technical degree or equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience

About the Company

• HDR specialises in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
• Global team of over 14,000 employees.
• Values-driven culture shaped by employee ownership.
• Offers multiple growth opportunities.
• Supports a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Encourages people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Equal Opportunity

• HDR supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities.
• We encourage people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
• 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.