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About the Role

Lead the design delivery of complex multidisciplinary engineering and design projects, ensuring successful outcomes in programme, budget, quality, safety and client satisfaction. Provide leadership to project teams, coordinate internal disciplines and external stakeholders, manage project risks and commercial matters, and drive excellence in project execution. The role combines strong project management disciplines with design leadership, requiring the ability to manage multiple workstreams, influence senior stakeholders, and maintain a focus on technical quality, programme certainty and commercial performance. Support business development activities and contribute to the growth and continuous improvement of the practice.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the design delivery of complex projects from inception through completion
Act as Deputy Project Manager or Project Manager subject to scale and complexity of project
Establish project objectives, delivery strategies and execution plans aligned with client requirements
Manage project scope, programme, quality, resources and budget to achieve agreed project outcomes
Develop and maintain integrated design delivery programmes, identifying critical interfaces and dependencies
Coordinate and lead internal disciplines, external consultants, contractors and client stakeholders
Ensure effective communication, coordination and information flow throughout the project lifecycle
Drive technical excellence and ensure all deliverables meet project requirements, industry standards and HDR quality expectations
Champion innovation, buildability and efficient design solutions across all project stages
Monitor project performance against schedule, budget and quality metrics.
Proactively identify, manage and escalate project risks and commercial issues.
Implement and maintain robust change management and change control processes.
Assess the impacts of scope changes on programme, cost and quality.
Support project forecasting, financial performance monitoring and invoicing activities.
Maintain awareness of contractual obligations and ensure compliance with client requirements.
Record and communicate scope changes that may impact project fees or commercial outcomes
Lead Design Team Meetings and project coordination workshops.
Manage RFIs, technical queries, design reviews and design assurance activities.
Oversee design transmittals, project documentation and information management processes.
Ensure project records, registers and documentation are maintained in accordance with QA procedures.
Coordinate resolution of technical and design delivery challenges across all disciplines.
Ensure lessons learned are captured and incorporated into future project delivery
Act as a key point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
Build strong relationships and maintain a high level of client satisfaction.
Facilitate decision-making and ensure project objectives remain aligned with client expectations.
Lead client meetings, progress reviews and project reporting activities.
Support post-project reviews and client feedback initiatives.
Lead, motivate and develop project teams to deliver high performance.
Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to team members.
Support resource planning and workload management across projects.
Contribute to recruitment, succession planning and capability development.
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Promote an inclusive and positive team environment that encourages innovation and accountability
Support business development activities and client relationship management.
Assist with proposals, presentations and project pursuits.
Identify opportunities for cross-selling services and expanding client relationships.
Support marketing initiatives, industry events and strategic growth activities.
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of project management processes, tools and standards
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all projects.
Support implementation of HDR Quality Management Systems and best practice.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
Participate in project audits, technical reviews and governance processes.
Support senior leadership with operational, technical and strategic initiatives as required.
Perform other duties as appropriate to the role and business needs

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years' experience in engineering, design management or project delivery within a design consultancy.
Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary projects and design teams.
Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Project Professional (ChPP), or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.
Experience delivering mission-critical, infrastructure, data centre or complex building projects desirable.
Strong leadership and multidisciplinary design management experience.
Excellent client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple concurrent workstreams.
Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, risk management and change control.
Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and project performance.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
Strong knowledge of engineering design processes and project lifecycle management.
Competent in Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Project or equivalent planning software.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining high technical standards

Skills

Leadership
Project Management
Design Management
Communication (written and verbal)
Facilitation
Document Handling
Quality Management
Risk Management
Change Management
Stakeholder Management
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

About the Company

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.
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.
From high-performance data centre's driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly 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're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help 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.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.