UK BES Business Group Director

UK BES Business Group Director - ( 186451 )

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?

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ABOUT THE ROLE

HDR has an exceptional opportunity for a Building Engineering Services Business Group Director to provide oversight and direction for the CRE, Hotel and Leisure, Finance, Aerospace and TMT program in the UK. This is primarily an operational position with an emphasis on staff development and ensuring we are providing timely and quality services on projects to our clients, while meeting internal financial goals. The position will also set the vision and drive growth of the business group within the UK by establishing effective partnerships with market sector and business leadership to achieve growth objectives and promote success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In the role of UK Building Engineering Services Business Group Director, we'll count on you to:

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective regional business group program, including business development strategies, new business pursuits, monitor staffing levels, foster technical/specialty services, quality assurance program, production methods and standards, all within established goals and objectives of the company and business group.
• Identify and establish effective external teaming relationships to support program growth. This includes developing relationships with industry counterparts and representing HDR in industry associations and as a role model in business and community organizations.
• Work cooperatively with other Regional Business Group Directors, Regional Operations Directors, Area Managers and Market Sector Directors to identify and get out ahead of market trends, drive Business Group strategies, P&L performance, and support other initiatives in the UK as part of a robust cross market sector program.
• Participate in Global Building Engineering Services Business Group Senior Leadership meetings.
• Participate in all Matrix of Approval (MOA) functions and responsibilities defined by the UK Building Engineering Services Business Group Director role.
• Mentor Area Sector Leaders, Section Managers and key personnel within the UK.
• Work closely with other Building Engineering Services Business Group leaders around the globe in driving workshare activities.
• Address operational leadership inquiries as it relates to utilization issues, project losses and claims.
• Assist and review risk management plans for projects.
• Participate in Alternative Delivery risk reviews.
• Participate in project reviews for at-risk / critical projects as part of Quality Management System policies and procedures. Serve as Principal-in-Charge for select projects.
• Identify and prioritize strategic hires which includes active involvement in recruiting efforts. Support talent management activities.
• Review marketing forecasts and staff alignment with backlog. Drive growth and partner with Project Managers to drive delivery of work under contract.
• Participate in annual planning and preparing annual revenue forecasts through the budgeting process. Participate in annual budgeting session.
• Add strong business skillset as the UK Building Engineering Services Business Group point of interface with Operational Leadership.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Develop, implement and maintain effective area business group programs
• Take responsibility for development strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, and production methods and standards, all within established goals and objectives of the business group, region and company
• Perform other duties as needed

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams.
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional managers, area managers, market sector directors, and business development teams.
• Position requires that applicant resides within the UK
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Experience with Regional Business Group teams and key Clients in the UK market.
• Technical background and demonstrated expertise within the Building Engineering Services Business Group,
• Ideally maintains a professional or Engineering registration.

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of 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-England-London

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Building Structural

Job Posting : Jul 29, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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