Project Director

Institute of Project Management; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project lifecycles, ensuring efficient completion and client engagement. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 15 years of related experience, and 7 years in project management, supported by a professional engineering license. This is an opportunity to lead diverse teams and influence impactful projects in an inclusive, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• PMP certification preferred.
• 15 years related experience required.
• 7 years minimum project management experience.
• Professional engineering license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Produce and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing and meetings.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Mentor less-experienced Project Managers.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum 7 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About Company

What We Believe: HDR is our company. Together, 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.