Building Structures Practice Lead - Australia - (185738)
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The Role
As a result of the continued growth of our Building Services Business Group, HDR is excited to offer an opportunity for a Building Structures Practice Lead to establish and lead our building structures discipline across Australia.
This senior role, internally titled Area Business Class Leader – Building Structures, offers the opportunity to shape HDR’s building structures offering in Australia. As an experienced and technically accomplished leader, you will develop and drive strategy, technical excellence and team development, while expanding our national footprint in close partnership with clients and HDR’s cross-disciplinary teams.
Initially a hands-on position, you’ll play a key role in project delivery whilst developing client relationships and laying the foundation for long-term team and business growth.
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As part of a global organisation, you will have access to the resources and expertise of our 13,000-strong team, empowering you to shape and grow a practice with both local and global reach.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification and professional registration, alongside a minimum of 15 years of experience within consulting engineering. You are known for your technical expertise, commercial acumen and ability to win and deliver complex projects. Your strong client network and passion for innovation, quality and team development will be key to your success.
This position is based in Sydney. Your willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to connect with your team, clients and global colleagues will be essential.
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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.
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.
: Australia-NSW-Sydney
: Australia-VIC-Melbourne
: Building Engineering
: Full-time
: Regular
BusinessClass: Building Structural
: Jun 23, 2025
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