Associate Director - Glasgow, United Kingdom - HDR

Description

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About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That colouring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Working for HDR 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.

About the role

As an Associate, you will be in a role with managerial responsibility. You will be part of our local leadership team in Scotland.

You will have the opportunity to lead projects and will work closely with Directors and our clients to identify solutions and delivery plans. As a key part of our sustainability team, you will tailor our approach to each situation and bring new ideas, allowing us to deliver our best work.

HDR provides support for continued professional development and career progression. This helps us to maintain our position as a world leading sustainability team. As an Associate you will also provide mentoring and support for junior colleagues.

We work in a wide range of sectors including tech/media/telecoms, datacentres, commercial/corporate real estate, finance, healthcare, education, hotels & leisure, industrial, transport and mixed-use.

Our services are varied but include:

• Supporting the sustainable design, construction, or refurbishment of buildings (including relevant rating systems such as BREEAM, LEED and WELL)

• Net Zero Carbon strategie

• Energy and Resource efficiency assessments (including ESOS compliance)

• Development of Environmental & Energy Management Systems (ISO14001/ISO50001)

• Verification of Corporate Sustainability Reporting (including SECR)

• Regulatory compliance activity such as UK Emissions Trading System and Environmental Permitting

The role will have the opportunity for further career progression.

About you

We are looking for candidates who are passionate and motivated, and who are interested in making a difference.

It is important that you have are personable, have a 'can do' attitude, and can establish rapport and good working relationships with colleagues and clients.

We are looking for candidates who want to excel, and who are becoming leaders in their chosen area(s) of specialism.

Since Energy and Sustainability is such a wide field, we do not expect candidates to have existing expertise or experience in all areas. For example, you may have a particular interest in a particular topic or area such as:

• Energy & Net Zero Carbon

• Environmental Management and Continual Improvement

• Sustainable Development and the Built Environment

As an Associate, you will not only have a high-level knowledge of sustainability and environmental issues. You will have the ability to communicate and apply that knowledge to lead implementation of more sustainable working practices.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

Essential :

• Degree or master's level education in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering / Environmental / Energy / Sustainability / Scientific), OR equivalent experience
• A sound understanding of environmental and sustainable development principles, the ability to describe them to others, and make the case for action.
• Ability to lead delivery teams and work collaboratively and co-operatively with clients and colleagues.
• An ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to identify and manage strategic opportunities and risks, and the ability to influence, persuade and challenge others.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and legislation (for your area of interest), particularly in the UK & Europe, and how to audit and assess compliance.
• Excellent communication skills - to be able to correspond effectively with clients, sub-contractors, colleagues, and regulators.
• The ability to research, collect, analyse, process, summarise and present information in a concise and effective form. This includes critical thinking and assessment.
• Excellent project management skills and an ability to generate high quality deliverables (e.g. reports, calculations, emails or presentations) following documented Quality Management System protocols.
• Competency in key business tools (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Browsers and Search Engines)

Desirable :

• Good experience, ideally >7 years is typical for an Associate position. Experience in consultancy is preferred but not essential.
• Note: while this specification is for an "Associate" we will consider all applicants with relevant skills. We would consider candidates at Associate Director or Senior consultant level. All roles have the opportunity for further progression.
• Appropriate professional membership based on your experience (e.g., Practitioner or Full Member of IEMA, Associate or Full Member of Energy Institute, or equivalents with CIBSE / Other organisations).
• Any relevant industry accreditations relevant to your chosen areas of expertise (e.g., BREEAM Accredited Professional, BREEAM Assessor, LEED AP, WELL, Chartered Engineer / Chartered Environmentalist status etc.)
• The ability and potential to learn quickly, desire to pursue chartered status (if not already achieved)
• Driving license
• Experience of monitoring contract staff or third-party appointments
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way. #LI-KK2