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?
Our Story
At HDR, we do things right to make great things possible - for the people we work with and the communities we help build.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive.
From high-performance data centres driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration.
Whether you're optimising energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
About the Role
As a Graduate Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Consultant you will have the opportunity to assist senior engineers and the wider team in the design process in order to gain a detailed working knowledge of all parts of the industry. Where directed, carry out detailed design and calculations in accordance with industry guides.
Assist and prepare specifications, reports, and drawings to the design programme. Oversee project site works snagging and testing as and when directed by your line manager or group lead. 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
In the role of Graduate CFD Consultant, we'll count on you to:
Assist Senior Engineers with detailed design tasks and drawing production.
Develop an understanding of the different building materials and techniques employed in design.
Carry out detailed design calculations and develop a full understanding of computer design packages.
Maintain a Continuing Professional Development diary to assist in obtaining appropriate qualifications.
Develop an understanding of appropriate Legislation Standards, Building Regulations, and Codes of Practice.
Learn and understand design techniques and develop awareness of other design disciplines.
Maintain a training Log on a daily basis, recording achievements and experience.
Attend appropriate and relevant site visits and meetings as and where applicable to the role or the project.
Attend relevant training as required by the practice to achieve Chartered status.
Attend and arrange Lunch time CPD’s and Knowledge Sharing sessions.
Assist in maintaining QA systems on projects.
About You
We are looking for someone who is personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace or equivalent subject.
Good IT knowledge and experience featuring Microsoft Packages.
Personable and a ‘can do’ attitude with resource management experience.
Be clear, concise, professional and personable when communicating with clients, colleagues and suppliers.
The ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times.
Some knowledge and use of appropriate design analysis software desirable.
Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and Clients.
To be able to work as part as a team and collaboratively and co-operatively.
What’s in it for you!
We want our people to feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. That’s why our reward package goes beyond salary, with benefits designed to support you at work and in the moments that matter outside it!
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive pension scheme.
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Interest-free season ticket loans
Long service awards recognising and celebrating career milestones.
Employee Ownership & Rewards
Opportunity to participate in the HDR Phantom Share Programme, giving employees the chance to share in the success of the business.
Employee referral bonus scheme with rewards for successful introductions.
Client introduction awards recognising business development contributions.
Health & Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance.
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellness platform that rewards healthy activities and provides wellbeing resources.
Lifestyle
25 days' annual leave excluding bank holidays.
Additional annual leave entitlement for long service.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Family Support
Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay and leave provisions.
Compassionate leave.
Learning & Development
Professional membership fee paid by HDR.
Professional registration, Chartership and certification support.
Professional achievement bonus for eligible registrations, Charterships and certifications.
