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About the Role

Contribute to all project phases including strategy, test fits, schematic plans, conceptual designs, and refinement of design solutions. Prepare and edit drawings, models, schedules, and other design-related documents. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Contribute to all project phases: project strategy, test fits, schematic plans and conceptual designs for schematic design, refine design solutions for design development, production of tender and construction packages.
Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s life cycle (from development and initiation to close-out), while under supervision of a Project Manager.
Prepare, develop and edit, under the guidance of the project leader or nominated architect, drawings, models, schedules, images and other documents relating to the design.
Coordinate workload through project execution and complete deliverables on budget and schedule.
Experience working within the UK planning and building regulations systems.
High level of design and technical awareness evidenced through a portfolio of project experience.
Responsible for many aspects of diverse and complex social infrastructure and/or mission critical/ data centre projects

Requirements

RIBA Part II (or equivalent)
A minimum of 2-5 years practical and industry experience in the UK (i.e. social infrastructure projects, including health, data centres, science and technology, education and community projects)
Passion for creativity and design
Initiative-taking, with a proactive attitude and eager to learn
Excellent collaboration skills, good self-organisation and strong ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
Intermediate level knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office
Working knowledge and experience various platforms including Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Understanding of computational and parametric design
Graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas

Skills

Autodesk Revit
AutoCAD
Adobe Creative Suite
MS Office
Rhino
Grasshopper
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
Computational design
Parametric design
Graphic skills
Visualization skills

Experience Level

2-5 years practical and industry experience in the UK

Education Level

RIBA Part II (or equivalent)

About the Company

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
We are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure.
Our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.
We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world.
Ideas inspire positive change.
Coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives.
Small details yield important realizations.
Collaboration is the best way forward.
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.
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it.
Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.
When you join HDR, we help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Equal Opportunity

HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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.