- Take responsibility for leading, management, profitability, and direction of the office.
- Lead development, implementation and monitoring of office profitability, control and direction to ensure our operating plan is implemented to achieve maximum results.
- Take responsibility for working to the Matrix of Authority to obtain the necessary approvals from pursuits to project close out.
- Actively participate in development and implementation of the strategic plan for office development and growth in cooperation with business groups, marketing, and operational management
- Manage activities of personnel within the office to provide high-quality services and to achieve or exceed plan results.
- Provide overall office leadership in cooperation with the management team and Project Managers
- Work directly with the business development group to develop new projects, markets, business classes, project planning, financial information, staffing requirements, marketing materials, and other related matters.
- Work cooperatively with and inform regional and area operations managers, business group directors and marketing managers in client development, marketing, key staffing needs and conduct of services.
- Monitor department business indicators and plans and take actions necessary to meet operational goals.
- Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of multidiscipline concurrently running projects or projects with high degree of technical complexity.
- Oversee hiring, performance evaluation, staff development, training and recognition.
- Manage project staffing and workload balancing.
- Maintain key client relationships and serve as Project Principal or Project Manager as required.
- Communicate, implement, monitor and enforce company policies within the department.
- Establish and monitor office procedures, processes and adherence to corporate and company policies, project contractual terms, and quality control procedures.
- Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
- Participate in department quality assurance of project quality control procedures, risk management reviews, business reviews and disputes resolution activities.
- Work with the Project Accountant, Assistant Regional Accounting Director, Regional Accounting Director, Project Managers, Managing Principals and UK Leaders as required.
- Ensure adherence to corporate policies, project contract financial fee and budget information in conjunction with marketing and project management and approved in accordance with the Matrix of Authority
- Monitor department business indicators and plans and take actions necessary to meet operational goals.
- Accountable to create a collaborate and integrated environment around HDR culture.
- Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
- Responsible for inputting into large and complex bids and commercial negotiations as required.
- Remain commercially astute and support senior leadership to take HDR in the UK to the next level, ensuring delivery and consistency of all services. Accountable for the quality of service, delivery, and client expectations for the office
- Be able to input into winning key projects through contacts and track records by building client relationships and create client value.
- Maintain professional registration status.
- Support Ongoing Delivery of Projects
- Structure development, training, and succession of your teams to enhance performance and ensure future engineering expertise within the business.
- Serve as a company representative in business and the community.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Educational qualifications to a master's or degree level or equivalent.
- Chartered status in a professional technical field desirable.
- Outstanding leadership, communication and team-building skills
- Experienced in management and development of diverse teams
- Work cooperatively with company operations managers, business group and technical directors and marketing managers on departmental efforts
- Committed to quality, improvement and promoting HDR values
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
- Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and Clients.
- Be able to have exceptional interpersonal skills with a strategic focus on continuous improvement of process and staff development.
- Be able to work under pressure and take proactive sound decisions based on judgement as well as information. The ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times.
- Strong relationship building skills, the ability to establish credibility quickly with a demanding group of stakeholders. A good influencer with high levels of emotional professional intelligence with a strong customer service ethic applied internally and externally.
- Extensive experience, especially in designing and managing projects. Experience of monitoring contract staff or third-party appointments.
- Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with a structured and organised in their approach.
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Description
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.
Watch Our Story:' ' 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.Primary Objectives
The primary duty of the Office Principal is accountability for all aspects of the running of the Berkhamsted office. To carry out staff management, sales actively and to ensure projects are delivered technically correct and on time. Promote cross selling amongst the disciplines and liaise with other Directors and Senior Leadership as required.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Office Principal, we'll count on you to:
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.
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: Apr 24, 2024At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.
We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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