Electrical Associate Director at HDR

Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Description

HDR is hiring an Associate Director - Electrical to lead electrical engineering delivery for mission-critical and data center projects. The role oversees concept through detailed design, tendering, site supervision, completion, technical quality, project resources and budgets, client relationships, business development, staff development, QA, health and safety, and compliance with CDM and ISO 9001/14001 requirements. The position requires at least seven years of experience, ideally including mission-critical or data center design and management, plus leadership, project management, CAD/design software, site monitoring, and electrical engineering expertise.

Required Skills

Data center design
Electrical design
Contract management
Project management
Client relations
Team leadership
Revit
CAD
Commissioning
ISO compliance
Microsoft Office

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Degree-level qualification or equivalent in electrical engineering or a related discipline preferred.
Required Previous Experiences: At least 7 years of experience designing and managing mission-critical or data center projects.
Experience monitoring sites, working with contractors, and witnessing testing and commissioning.
Leadership and people management experience.
Experience managing ongoing projects with limited supervision.
Preferred Qualifications: Chartered Engineer status preferred.
Experience with Amtech, Dialux, Revit, Bluebeam, or comparable industry-standard design software.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Positive professional attitude and ability to motivate a team.
Strong client and project-team relationship skills.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality and environmental management requirements.
Translation Company Name: HDR