Project Director - Substations

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.

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 while maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines, establishing 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

To manage effectively large-scale multidisciplinary teams on substations for mission-critical projects, carry out sales and business development activities actively to support business growth and to ensure projects are delivered technically correct and on time, whilst maintaining the target profit level. Promote cross-selling amongst the disciplines and liaise with other Senior Directors.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Take full responsibility and accountability for project performance (Technical, Programme, and Commercial) for all disciplines that fall under the Lead consultant role.
• Financial Performance Reviews: Accountable on a monthly basis for the Project Job Costing Reports and reported Profit and Sales Figure. Provide a quarterly written board report to be presented by others.
• Sales Management/Business Development: Maintain regular contact with Clients and build/foster relationships. Entertain Clients and relevant colleagues. Agree fee basis and monthly drawdown schedules. Agree deliverables directly with the Client and any policy decisions. Lead presentation for new projects and coordinate all other disciplines.
• General Duties: Manage and control resources on projects. Ensure technical compliance and quality production of all deliverables. Sign off all reports and deliverables. Ensure all deadlines are met. Liaise with all team members to ensure that all projects deliver minimum profit target.

Skills and Experience

• BEng, MSc or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or relevant subject.
• Minimum 10 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 765kV preferred.
• Experience of monitoring contract staff or third-party appointments would be desirable.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Good knowledge and use of appropriate project and design analysis software.
• Strong leadership and people management skills and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 15 years related experience.
• A minimum of 7 years project management experience.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required.

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.