Overview
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. HDR’s Transportation Business Group shapes systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence.
Whether modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
Responsibilities
* Have a focus on client management and development, serving as a client manager and project manager for future assignments and pursuits with key clients in the region
* Identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits
* Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity
* Assess the Region’s marketplace and determine the best business approach to win and secure contracts
* Lead business development efforts across sectors and with other market sectors and groups
* Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the region, and be active and visible in the industry
* Promote the marketing and delivery of HDR services to clients in partnership with client managers
* Collaborate with Regional Business Group Managers on development and delivery of regional market sector initiatives
* Work with client development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques
* Support selected pursuits through client relationship development and strategy participation
* Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations
* Identify key investments that maintain or drive HDR into industry leadership
* Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations
* Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations
* Seek opportunities to enhance our practices to win new work and provide opportunities for staff growth
* Lead and/or assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future market sector employees
* Coordinate with the region and support work-sharing among departments
* Drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support program and marketing efforts
* Lead the Region in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products
* Coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership with local hires
* Identify resource gaps and support talent management and recruitment
* Deliver services within the market sector in collaboration with Regional Business Group Directors
* Drive client management, monitor market sector profit and loss, ensure project delivery, and support QA/QC programs
* Facilitate cooperation and remove hurdles to success
* Monitor market sector performance indicators and drive process improvements
* Promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/expertise to projects
* Assist with contract reviews to support risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims
* Foster Quality Assurance/Quality Control and disseminate lessons learned
* Take on Project Management assignments that align with this leadership role
Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, engineering, planning or a related field
* A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
* Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and/or planning services
* Experience in development and management of client relationships and program or project pursuits
* Experience in staff development including recruiting, career path and professional growth
* Experience with industry associations and maintaining a visible market sector profile
* Ability to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
* Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and active participation in our employee-owned culture
What We Believe
HDR is our company. 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.
Job Details
* Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London
* Industry: Maritime/Ports
* Schedule: Full-time
* Employee Status: Regular
* BusinessClass: Transportation Planning
* Job Posting: Apr 2, 2026
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.
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