At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We are seeking an Associate/Associate Director MEP for the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment market to join our London practice.
Primary Objective
As an MEP Associate/Associate Director you will have the opportunity to foster client relationships, support annual planning, lead pursuits, and oversee project teams across a wide range of Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment projects. Your focus will be on marketing and securing project wins, leveraging HDR’s integrated service offerings to provide exceptional value to key clients.
Responsibilities
- Develop and nurture strong relationships with multiple clients, beginning with pre‑positioning activities and continuing through project execution and beyond.
- Maintain an active and visible presence in the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment market sector, driving growth and sales.
- Identify new opportunities and lead strategy for client and pursuit capture planning.
- Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning, alignment, and advancement of key market sector initiatives within the region.
Project responsibilities include:
- Support Area Managers, Project Principals, and Project Managers with contract preparation, negotiation, and award.
- Serve as Project Director or Project Principal as appropriate.
- Potentially lead concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams—planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring all aspects of projects.
- Provide client oversight throughout execution, ensuring conformance to technical, quality, financial, and schedule expectations.
- Maintain client relations following project completion.
- Partner with production managers to strengthen core teams executing the work.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a relevant field.
- Minimum of 8 years experience in a design consultancy’s Mechanical or Electrical capacity within the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment sector.
- Proven track record of business development, relationship building, and operational results in the hospitality market.
- Experience in developing and managing a wide range of client relationships and program/project pursuits.
- Experience in staff development, recruitment, career path and professional growth.
- Experience managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Active involvement in industry associations and a visible profile in the market sector.
- Ability to work cooperatively with regional and market sector directors and managers.
- Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and the employee‑owned culture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Primary Location
United Kingdom — England — London
Schedule
Full‑time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Posting
Feb 4, 2026
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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