EMEA Commissioning Business Class Lead

HDR, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising seeks a motivated EMEA Commissioning Business Class Lead to oversee commissioning for critical infrastructure in London. The role requires substantial leadership and technical expertise, including 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The successful candidate will drive innovation, strategic projects, and foster collaborative relationships across teams. HDR values diversity and encourages qualified applicants, regardless of their background.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in relevant field.
• Commitment to quality and improvement.
• Professional or engineering registration required.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead commissioning for EMEA’s critical infrastructure.
• Drive a community of practice and develop mentoring strategies.
• Implement quality initiatives and perform design reviews.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Quality assurance

Collaborative working

Innovation and strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a professional, architectural, engineering, or related field

Master’s or Ph.D.

Job description

EMEA Commissioning Business Class Lead – (192295)

At HDR, we are a network of employee‑owners dedicated to innovation and progress. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and each role helps change the world for the better.

In this role you will design and lead commissioning for EMEA’s critical infrastructure, supporting digital, sustainability and human experience across a broad portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build best‑in‑class practice:
  • Drive a community of practice by partnering with stakeholders to identify and develop technical experts.
  • Develop mentoring and succession strategies for technical expertise.
  • Implement communication strategies to connect global professionals and share knowledge.
• Develop tools and technical excellence:
  • Implement strategies for maintaining project delivery tools, standards, best practices, and workflows.
  • Partner with Digital Delivery on digital content and workflows.
  • Drive quality by performing design reviews and leading quality initiatives.
  • Ensure teams leverage subject matter experts to optimize delivery, providing design oversight for complex projects.
• Thought leadership and elevate technical profile:
  • Foster a culture of innovation and advance it within the practice.
  • Provide critical and strategic pursuit and interview support for the discipline and identify qualified staff.
  • Recruit and retain top talent.
  • Build a reputation as the best in market through awards, publications, speaking opportunities, and leadership in technical societies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a professional, architectural, engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of experience.
• Commitment to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
• Professional or engineering registration with related technical experience in development and management of diverse teams.
• Collaborative working with business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers.
• Active participant in an employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location

United Kingdom — England — London

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Apr 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

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