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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization 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.
As an Associate Structural Director you will be part of an organization that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfill your career aspirations.
About You
We are looking for someone who is a personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines, being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.
Primary Objective
As an Associate Director, you will provide management of the Structures group, monitoring and delivering projects with effective use of resources relative to fee with maximum profitability, maintaining technical quality, professionalism, and completing all design activities to programme. You will monitor and coach all staff performance within their group and implement training, QA, and Health and Safety.
In the role of
Associate Structural Director
you will have the opportunity to: Monitor resource relative to each project monthly allowable fee expenditure, defining monthly CAD requirements and two-weekly engineering workload forecasts. Carry out engineering concept design to detailed design, tender and contract on-site supervision, to completion, ensuring projects are undertaken in accordance with design briefs and that completion deadlines are achieved, via frequent design reviews with engineers. Ensure all design projects and reports within the group are technically compliant, to a consistent quality and standard. Maintain regular ‘in house’ design reviews and checks. Monitor contract staff or third-party appointments. Maintain excellent client relationships and contacts to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business. Manage client’s expectations and promote a team approach. Develop new business opportunities where appropriate and participate with company presentations. Motivate yourself and manage staff within the group to build coherent high-performing teams. Set objectives, monitor performance, coach, and develop staff to optimize their potential. Monitor and control project progress, design variations, and project financial budgets. Implement management and administration systems (timesheets/expenses etc.), co-ordinate holiday leave within group. Carry out staff Personal Development Plans in accordance with the Personal Development Plans Procedures. Report any staff performance problems to Structures Divisional Director, and agree corrective action. Identify and implement all training/CPD requirements of staff within their group. Implement and manage QA systems and procedures on all projects. Implement Company Health and Safety. Ensure all designs respond to the CDM regulations. Ensure Quality Management System ISO 9001 and 14001 are adhered to. Preferred Skills and Experience BEng, MSc, or equivalent qualification in Structural Engineering or relevant subject. Chartered Engineer or ongoing pursuit of chartered status with ICE, IStructE or relevant association. Excellent presentation and communication skills. 8 years minimum experience within a design consultancy, designing and managing projects. Experience in the Data Center industry is highly desirable. Experience of monitoring contract staff or third-party appointments would be desirable. Able to undertake computer modelling, organize and direct the production of CAD drawings and correspond effectively with opposite numbers with other consultants. Experience in the same or similar position is desired. Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint. The ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times. Good knowledge and use of appropriate project and design analysis software. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering. 10 years related experience. A minimum of 5 years project management experience. Professional Engineer (PE) license. MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a plus). Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must. What We Believe 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-Scotland-Glasgow Schedule
Full-time Employee Status
Regular Business Class: Building Structural Job Posting
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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Associate Structural Director
you will have the opportunity to: Monitor resource relative to each project monthly allowable fee expenditure, defining monthly CAD requirements and two-weekly engineering workload forecasts. Carry out engineering concept design to detailed design, tender and contract on-site supervision, to completion, ensuring projects are undertaken in accordance with design briefs and that completion deadlines are achieved, via frequent design reviews with engineers. Ensure all design projects and reports within the group are technically compliant, to a consistent quality and standard. Maintain regular ‘in house’ design reviews and checks. Monitor contract staff or third-party appointments. Maintain excellent client relationships and contacts to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business. Manage client’s expectations and promote a team approach. Develop new business opportunities where appropriate and participate with company presentations. Motivate yourself and manage staff within the group to build coherent high-performing teams. Set objectives, monitor performance, coach, and develop staff to optimize their potential. Monitor and control project progress, design variations, and project financial budgets. Implement management and administration systems (timesheets/expenses etc.), co-ordinate holiday leave within group. Carry out staff Personal Development Plans in accordance with the Personal Development Plans Procedures. Report any staff performance problems to Structures Divisional Director, and agree corrective action. Identify and implement all training/CPD requirements of staff within their group. Implement and manage QA systems and procedures on all projects. Implement Company Health and Safety. Ensure all designs respond to the CDM regulations. Ensure Quality Management System ISO 9001 and 14001 are adhered to. Preferred Skills and Experience BEng, MSc, or equivalent qualification in Structural Engineering or relevant subject. Chartered Engineer or ongoing pursuit of chartered status with ICE, IStructE or relevant association. Excellent presentation and communication skills. 8 years minimum experience within a design consultancy, designing and managing projects. Experience in the Data Center industry is highly desirable. Experience of monitoring contract staff or third-party appointments would be desirable. Able to undertake computer modelling, organize and direct the production of CAD drawings and correspond effectively with opposite numbers with other consultants. Experience in the same or similar position is desired. Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint. The ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times. Good knowledge and use of appropriate project and design analysis software. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering. 10 years related experience. A minimum of 5 years project management experience. Professional Engineer (PE) license. MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a plus). Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must. What We Believe 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-Scotland-Glasgow Schedule
Full-time Employee Status
Regular Business Class: Building Structural Job Posting
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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