Associate / Associate Director MEP

hdr; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate / Associate Director MEP for their London office. This role involves cultivating client relationships, driving business development efforts, and overseeing project teams, particularly in the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in a mechanical or electrical capacity and a proven track record in business development. This full-time position supports a culture of inclusion and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Mechanical or Electrical capacity within the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment sector.
• Proven record of business development and operational results in the hospitality market sector.
• Experience in developing and managing client relationships and teams.

Responsibilities

• Foster client relationships and lead project teams in marketing and securing project wins.
• Support project management activities and ensure client expectations are met.
• Drive growth and sales in the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment market sector.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Project management

Client service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field

Job description

Associate / Associate Director MEP -(185243)

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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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.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an Associate or Associate Director for the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment market to join our London practice. As a As an Associate / Associate Director you will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.

Primary Objective

As an MEP Associate / Associate Director you will have the opportunity to foster client relationships, support annual planning, to leading pursuits and oversight of project teams. These span a myriad of project types in the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment Market Sector. Leading project teams in marketing and securing project wins is a focus of the position. A passion for client service and leveraging the full suite of HDR’s integrated service offerings to provide exceptional value to key clients is critical.

Responsibilities

Business development responsibilities include :

• Develops and nurtures strong relationships with multiple clients, beginning with pre-positioning activities, continuing through the life of project execution and beyond for future work.
• Maintains an active and visible presence in the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment market sector, responsible for driving growth and sales.
• Identifies new opportunities in the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment market and leads strategy for development and execution of client and pursuit capture planning.
• Collaborates with leadership team in strategic planning, alignment, and advancement of key market sector initiatives within the region.

Project responsibilities include :

• Supports Area Managers, other Project Principals and Project Managers with the preparation, negotiation and award of project contracts.
• Serves as Project Director or Project Principal as appropriate on projects.
• Potential to provide leadership of concurrent projects and related multidisciplinary teams- planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring all aspects of projects.
• Provides client oversight throughout project execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical / quality, financial, and schedule performance.
• Maintains client relations following completion of projects.
• Partners with the production managers to maintain and strengthen core teams executing the work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or relevant field.
• A minimum of 8 years experience working for a design consultancy in a Mechanical or Electrical capacity within the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment sector
• Proven track record of business development, relationship building, and operational results in the Hotel / hospitality market sector is essential.
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and / or project pursuits
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• 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

Industry

Building Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

RegularBusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

May 19, 2025