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 an Associate Director, you will be at the forefront of transforming power infrastructure, with the chance to lead, innovate, and leave a lasting impact.
Requirements
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the delivery of complex engineering projects, setting standards for technical excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction across the business.
- Define and deliver business plans for your discipline or regional team, including revenue, profitability, and growth targets, ensuring alignment with company strategy and objectives.
- Lead the development and delivery of multiple projects and frameworks, from concept to detailed design, ensuring they meet client expectations, achieve commercial success, and uphold company quality standards.
- Act as a senior technical authority for high-voltage electrical design up to 765kV, providing expert guidance, oversight, and peer review across multiple projects and teams.
- Establish and nurture strong, long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to key clients and stakeholders, and driving repeat business through exceptional service and technical leadership.
- Oversee and influence major bids, proposals, and tender strategies, including fee negotiations, scope definition, and risk assessment, ensuring commercially successful outcomes.
- Champion innovation in design and delivery, embedding sustainability, digital engineering, and emerging technologies into project approaches and company standards.
- Drive performance, engagement, and development within your team by setting clear objectives, mentoring senior staff, and ensuring robust succession planning to build future leadership capability.
- Provide governance and assurance for project delivery, ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, regulations, and internal Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, 14001) and Health & Safety procedures.
- Collaborate closely with other Associate Directors and Directors to deliver strategic initiatives, shape company-wide policy, and continuously improve business processes and project outcomes.
- Represent the business externally through professional institutions, industry forums, and technical working groups, promoting the company’s expertise and contributing to industry best practice.
Benefits
- Employee-owned organization
- Collaborative culture
- Inclusive environment
- Employee Network Groups
- Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
