Graduate CFD Consultant

About HDR

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 authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, constantly asking what our impact on the world is. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

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 critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect and thrive. From high‑performance data centres driving AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will 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 are optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems or engineering next‑generation facilities, your contributions 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.

As a Graduate Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Consultant you will assist senior engineers and the wider team in the design process 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 directed by your line manager or group lead.

You will be part of an organisation that is 100‑percent employee‑owned and supports many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.

We are looking for someone who is personable, a 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 rapport within the team, the business and with clients, and who can work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

• 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 lunchtime CPDs and knowledge‑sharing sessions.
• Assist in maintaining QA systems on projects.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace or an equivalent subject.
• Good IT knowledge and experience with 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 of a team and collaboratively and co‑operatively.