Electrical Associate Director / Technical Team Lead

Glasgow Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will lead complex electrical engineering solutions for hyperscale data-centre campuses, guiding projects from concept to delivery. You’ll act as a senior technical contact for clients, shaping design quality and leveraging advanced tools and AI capabilities. You’ll mentor teams, drive cross-functional collaboration, and contribute to HDR’s sustainable growth as an employee-owned, values-driven organization. This position blends technical leadership with commercial judgment to deliver meaningful, world-scale impact.

Responsibilities

Lead complex technical solutions from concept to delivery
Serve as senior technical point of contact for clients and build trusted relationships
Provide authoritative leadership across electrical systems including power distribution, generation, backup, energy management and resilient infrastructure
Set standards for technical quality, innovation, safety, sustainability and reliability
Champion digital design technologies and emerging AI capabilities to improve outcomes
Lead multidisciplinary project teams balancing technical excellence with schedule, budget and quality
Maintain oversight of project performance and provide strategic direction to resolve challenges
Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development across the global employee-owned network
Mentor engineers at various career stages and nurture future technical leaders

Key requirements

At least eight years of relevant experience at Senior Engineer level or above
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent qualification
Chartered Engineer status or progress towards chartership preferred
Excellent communication skills for non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders
Strong knowledge of design software (Amtech, DIALux, Revit, Bluebeam) and ability to mentor junior designers