HDR

Engineering

AssociateDirector-Power

£85–125k ~AI est. Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Associate Director - Power at HDR. Skills: Electrical engineering, Substation projects, Team leadership. Provide high-level guidance to technical teams. Inspire high performance”

What You'll Achieve.

Secure new work

Industry & Context.

Engineering

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 9 years’ experience in electrical engineering design, Significant exposure to high-voltage switchyard and substation projects up to 765kV, Deep understanding of electrical, civil, and structural aspects of substation design, Broad familiarity with IEC, IEEE, ANSI, and other relevant standards, Proven record in leading large, multidisciplinary design teams, Managing multi-million-pound projects or frameworks from concept to completion, Commercial acumen with experience in budget setting, financial management, risk assessment, and contract negotiation, Demonstrated success in client relationship management, business development, and securing new work through tenders, frameworks, or strategic partnerships

Nice to Have

Knowledge in Power System Studies software

What You'll Do.

Provide high-level guidance to technical teams

Inspire high performance

Foster a collaborative culture

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary design teams; Across teams and disciplines

Communication Scope

Client communication

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

Required Qualifications    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum of 9 years’ experience in electrical engineering design, with significant exposure to high-voltage switchyard and substation projects up to 765kV. Deep understanding of electrical, civil, and structural aspects of substation design and broad familiarity with IEC, IEEE, ANSI, and other relevant standards. Proven record in leading large, multidisciplinary design teams, managing multi-million-pound projects or frameworks from concept to completion. Strong commercial acumen with experience in budget setting, financial management, risk assessment, and contract negotiation. Demonstrated success in client relationship management, business development, and securing new work through tenders, frameworks, or strategic partnerships. Knowledge in Power System Studies software (e.g., DigSILENT, IPSA, ETAP) and capable of providing high-level guidance to technical teams. Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire high performance and foster a collaborative culture across teams and disciplines. 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. United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow

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