Senior ICT Consultant

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each role throughout our organisation 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 the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. Your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

Imagine a day when you’re at the forefront of collaboration, working with engineering teams and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in Telecommunications and Physical Security. You will lead technical discussions, resolve challenges, and ensure designs meet all requirements. Your guidance keeps projects on track while you research improvements, propose innovations, and provide key updates to the team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select and apply state-of-the-art ICT/Security systems, techniques, procedures, design and modifications.
• Design and specify ICT systems including but not limited to OSP and ISP fiber optic and copper backbones, horizontal cabling, bonding, cabling pathways, and telecom room design.
• Design and specify security systems including but not limited to Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and Video Surveillance.
• Regularly present designs in client-facing settings, representing HDR in a positive and professional manner.
• Assume lead designer role in a fast-paced design environment, taking responsibility for drawings and specifications for entire design discipline.
• Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents.
• Independently perform ICT/Security engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected.
• Create construction drawings, write specifications covering all ICT/Security system matters; perform reviews and work directly with owners as a part of project team.
• Regularly perform cross-discipline coordination to ensure fully coordinated scope.
• Mentor junior designers as needed to cross-train and grow the ICT/Security team.
• Select and recommend procedures, ICT/Security devices and equipment; write specifications covering all ICT/Security system matters; perform reviews and work directly with owners as a part of project team.
• Conduct QA/QC of the work of other ICT/Security designers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in ICT/Security system design and familiarity with Autodesk.
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks independently, and deliver products on schedule and under budget.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work in a high-velocity environment managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and workmanship quality.

Preferred Requirements

• Chartered Engineer RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) or PSP (Physical Security Professional).
• BICSI DCDC, OSP, or RTPM a plus.
• Experience with Data Centers and Federal Entities.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in Revit with the ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education.

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.
• Employee Ownership & Rewards: Opportunity to participate in the HDR Phantom Share Programme, employee referral bonus scheme, client introduction awards.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellness platform.
• 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.

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.

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.