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About the Role

As an Associate Director, you will manage the structures group, overseeing project delivery with effective resource utilization, maximum profitability, and technical quality. You will also monitor and coach staff performance, implement training, QA, and Health & Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resource allocation relative to project fee expenditure, defining CAD requirements and engineering workload forecasts.
• Manage engineering concept design through to detailed design, tender, and site supervision, ensuring adherence to design briefs and deadlines via design reviews.
• Ensure technical compliance, consistent quality, and standard for all design projects and reports within the group through regular design reviews and checks.
• Monitor contract staff or third-party appointments.
• Maintain excellent client relationships, manage expectations, and promote a team approach to achieve high satisfaction and repeat business.
• Develop new business opportunities and participate in company presentations.
• Motivate and manage staff within the group to build high-performing teams, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and coaching for potential.
• Monitor and control project progress, design variations, and project financial budgets.
• Implement management and administration systems (timesheets/expenses), and coordinate holiday leave within the group.
• Carry out staff Personal Development Plans, report performance issues to the Structures Director, and agree on corrective actions.
• Identify and implement training and CPD requirements for staff within the group.
• Implement and manage QA systems and procedures on all projects.
• Implement Company Health and Safety, ensuring designs comply with CDM regulations.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Management System ISO 9001 and 14001.

Requirements

• BEng, MSc, or equivalent qualification in Civil, Structural Engineering or a relevant subject.
• Chartered Engineer or actively pursuing chartered status with ICE, IStructE, or a relevant association.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a design consultancy, including project design and management.
• Experience monitoring contract staff or third-party appointments is desirable.
• Ability to undertake computer modeling, organize and direct CAD drawing production, and correspond effectively with other consultants.
• Experience in a similar position is desired.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Good knowledge and use of appropriate project and design analysis software.

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Project Management
• Design
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Staff Management
• Quality Assurance
• Health and Safety
• CDM Regulations
• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• Computer Modeling
• CAD
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• Project and Design Analysis Software

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Associate Director
• 8 years minimum experience

Education Level

• BEng
• MSc
• Chartered Engineer

About the Company

• HDR fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment where employees are valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas.
• The company focuses on creating a positive impact on the world through its work.
• HDR's Building Engineering Services Group designs critical infrastructure for the digital age, including high-performance data centers and dynamic commercial environments.
• The company emphasizes technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience in its projects.
• HDR brings together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration.
• HDR believes in powering progress and enabling innovation through building engineering.
• HDR is an employee-owned company where individuals contribute to making great things possible daily.
• The company's collaborative culture, organizational trust, and connection to clients and communities are shaped by employee experiences and perspectives.
• HDR has eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster a sense of belonging and support.

Equal Opportunity

• HDR is committed to creating an inclusive environment where each employee is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.