Project Director

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Project Principal Engineering. The role involves directing project teams, establishing client relations, and ensuring financial aspects of projects are met within budgets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, relevant project management experience, and a professional engineering license. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

Qualifications

• 15 years related experience required.
• A minimum of 7 years project management experience needed.
• Professional engineering license required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of project teams throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Establish client relations and attend various meetings.
• Track financial aspects of projects and ensure deliverables meet budget.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview

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?

In the role of Project Principal Engineering, we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project\'s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
• Be responsible for any project assignment regardless of size, visibility, number of disciplines, technical complexity or number of staff
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with Accounting, Operations and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum 7 years project management experience

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning 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-Scotland-Glasgow

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Program Management

Job Posting

Sep 25, 2025

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.

Ready to learn more? Let\'s work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world\'s greatest challenges. We\'re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.