Advanced Manufacturing Lead
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Occupation TypeEngineering project managers and project engineers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£51,900
(£26.62 per hour)
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Description
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?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around 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
As an Advanced Manufacturing Lead, we will count on you to:
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around 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
As an Advanced Manufacturing Lead, we will count on you to:
- 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
- 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
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.
Our Commitment
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.
Primary Location:United Kingdom-England-London Other Locations:United Kingdom-England-Croydon, United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow, United Kingdom-England-Manchester Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Industrial Architecture Job Posting:Apr 7, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.