Associate Director - Civils

Description 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?

Watch Our Story:' ' Each and every role throughout our organisation 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.  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 centres 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 optimising 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.

About You We are seeking  a commercially astute and technically accomplished civil engineering professional with a proven track record of leading complex projects and high-performing teams. Chartered (MICE or equivalent), you bring significant consultancy experience and the confidence to operate at a strategic level, balancing technical excellence with financial accountability. You will be a natural leader who builds strong client relationships, identifies growth opportunities and inspires those around you.

Forward-thinking and solutions-focused, motivated by delivering impactful infrastructure while contributing to the long-term success and direction of the business.

About the Role As Civil Associate Director, you will play a pivotal leadership role within the business, combining technical excellence with strategic and commercial oversight. You will lead the successful delivery of complex civil engineering projects from inception through to completion, while managing client relationships, driving business development and ensuring financial performance across your portfolio. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape the direction of the division, mentor and develop high-performing teams, and uphold the highest standards of quality, innovation and professionalism.

This role offers significant influence, autonomy and a clear pathway for further progression.

Responsibilities As a Civil Associate Director we will count on you to:

Lead the delivery of complex civil engineering projects across infrastructure, drainage, utilities and development schemes

Provide technical direction and governance to ensure excellence and compliance

Build and strengthen long-term client partnerships

Identify, secure and convert new business opportunities

Take ownership of financial performance, forecasting and risk management

Mentor and develop high-performing engineers and future leaders

Contribute to business planning and strategic growth initiatives

RequirementsBEng, MSc, or equivalent qualification in Civil, Structural Engineering or relevant subject

Chartered Engineer (MICE or equivalent)
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