Technical Director, Commissioning

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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:
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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.

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 centers 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.

The Technical Director, Commissioning will provide strategic leadership and technical governance for the Commissioning business across all market sectors. The role is responsible for driving technical excellence, quality, innovation, client engagement and growing market presence while ensuring the successful delivery of Commissioning management, Operational Readiness and integrated System Testing Services.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, market presence and leadership capability to support profitable growth, develop strategic client relationships and position the business as a leading provider of commissioning consultancy services.

Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for Commissioning Management services across all sectors and regions.

Act as a recognised subject matter expert and trusted adviser to clients, project teams and stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of commissioning methodologies, procedures, standards and governance frameworks.

Ensure technical excellence, quality assurance and consistency in the delivery of commissioning services across all projects.

Support business growth through client engagement, opportunity identification, proposal support and pursuit leadership.

Champion innovation and digital transformation within commissioning services, driving efficient and effective project delivery.

Lead the development of Operational Readiness, Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and Building Performance Validation services.

Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the commissioning business.

Develop, mentor and inspire commissioning professionals, supporting succession planning and capability development.

Provide technical oversight of major, complex and high-risk projects, ensuring successful project outcomes and protection of the company's professional reputation.

Represent the business externally through professional institutions, client forums,…