Advanced Manufacturing Lead

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?

We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you'll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.

About the Role

We are seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Lead to join our Industrial team. You will support the growth of HDR's manufacturing related projects and service lines in the UK across HDR's Industrial market sector, whilst serving as a Project Manager for Industrial projects across HDR's portfolio. This position brings together client facing leadership, multidisciplinary project management and deep technical expertise to ensure high quality outcomes across complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise for Manufacturing systems on projects across the Industrial Sector. This would include subjects such as:
  • Material / Process Flow analysis and design
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
  • Familiarity with Time and Safety Studies
  • Preventative Maintenance and Inventory Management
  • Fit Out Interior Construction
  • Conveyance / Packaging / Assembly
  • Equipment Layouts and Specifications
  • Process Piping
• In Plant Heating and Cooling Systems
• Industrial Systems Interface with other related disciplines, including Industrial Architecture and Instrumentation/Control Systems
• Project Management for both Multi Disciplinary as well as Industrial Systems projects.
• Provide Mentorship to staff on how to execute Industrial Systems projects.
• Support the Recruiting and Retention of staff within the Industrial Systems Service Line globally.
• Support projects in other Business Groups, including Architecture and Building Engineering Services with a focus on manufacturing applications.
• Leverage the various capabilities within HDR, including in Architecture, Transportation (O&M Facilities) and Building Engineering Services, to grow our Manufacturing support capabilities.
• Lead business development activities to support programme growth and client expansion.
• Collaborate with Global Business Development Teams.
• Contribute to strategic planning, including the development of annual and long term goals.
• Serve as a Client Manager for key manufacturing clients.
• Participate in community and industry events and professional organisations.
• Provide oversight of Subconsultants who provide specialty Industrial services to HDR.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural, Construction or Engineering related field.
• Minimum 10 years related experience.
• A minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Direct experience in manufacturing environments; agri business, Food & Beverage, Materials, Pharmaceuticals, or Aerospace.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.

Primary Location

United Kingdom - England - London

Other Locations

United Kingdom - England - Croydon, United Kingdom - Scotland - Glasgow, United Kingdom - England - Manchester

Schedule

Full time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting Date

April 7, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.