Project Leader
About HDR
At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. Our global team of more than 15,000 employees is united by our values and strengthened by our employee-owned culture. We collaborate across disciplines, leverage global expertise, and empower our people to create solutions that make a lasting impact.
The Opportunity
HDR is seeking an experienced Project Leader to join our growing team and lead the successful delivery of multidisciplinary engineering and architecture projects from concept through to construction, commissioning and handover.
This role combines project leadership, client management, commercial accountability and construction-phase oversight, with responsibility for coordinating complex building services packages across a diverse project portfolio.
The position offers a unique blend of office-based and site-based work, providing direct involvement in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, construction activities and commissioning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary projects through design, construction, commissioning and handover.
- Manage project scope, programme, resources, budgets and commercial performance.
- Coordinate critical building services including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire systems.
- Provide leadership during construction, working closely with contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring successful project outcomes and repeat business opportunities.
- Lead project teams, mentor staff and contribute to workforce planning and team development.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements throughout project delivery.
- Support business development activities and contribute to the growth of HDR's project portfolio.
About You
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering, building services or construction projects.
- Strong project management, client management and commercial acumen.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups.
- Knowledge of construction-phase services coordination, commissioning and project handover processes.
- Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field, and/or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience in mission critical, data centre or other technically complex project environments will be highly regarded.
Work Location
This role requires flexibility to work across both office-based and site-based environments depending on project requirements and delivery phases. Site attendance and travel may be required to support project delivery.
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.
