Associate Principal

2 months ago


Sydney, Australia HDR Full time

**Associate Principal**
- (181702)

**About Us**

At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

HDR supports an inclusive and diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That colouring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realisations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

**The Role**
- The Associate Principal will work closely with the sector leader to drive sector growth, manage teams, and win projects. Lead and manage the delivery of major projects within budget and to agreed program, exceeding client expectations. Act as a senior leader within HDR act as a role model and demonstrate professionalism, integrity, judgment, passion and accountability across all internal and external relationships.

**Key Accountabilities**

1. Project Delivery
- Lead major projects or several smaller projects in all aspects of project delivery. Including:

- Development of project briefs, fee budgets and project programs
- Client, project and design management
- Deliverables monitoring and planning, documentation to completion and site phase works
- Leading regular project reviews and end of project evaluations
- Contract administration, fee & variation negotiation and management and periodic cost to complete review
- Resource management and participation in the resource group with the view to ensuring the best outcomes for the overall business.
- Promote best practice and industry standards with regards to project management and the technical design processes across all our offices within Australia.
- Work in partnership with the Technical and QMS Leads to manage and reduce the delivery phase risk profile of all projects across the studio
- Provide review and support framework for all major projects nationally
- Communicate the commercial drivers that influence the project to the project team to build knowledge and accountability more broadly within the business.
- Manage overall project financial targets

2. Leadership
- Proactively manage people and project issues escalating and seeking advice when necessary
- Coach and mentor team members on an ongoing basis to support them in achieving their goals
- Lead and manage project teams and support the ongoing development of individuals to deliver successful performance outcomes.
- Facilitate and document staff onboarding check ins and performance reviews

3. Business Development
- Contribute to delivery of the overall business development strategy, including the achievement of Australian Senior Leadership and Global Sector Leadership Net Fee Booked Goals (NFB).
- Establish new client connections, extend current network of decision-makers; and utilise to and secure new business opportunities.
- Manage client relationships effectively to ensure they are strong and enduring partnerships.
- Support in the technical preparation of project bids and fees to support our pursuits team
- Provide early technical design support to Principals / Design Leaders during competition, concept, schematic, and design development of projects.
- Build and facilitate relationships with others internally across project and industry sectors to ensure the achievement of the overall business goals
- Proactively assist in the marketing of the business internally and externally
- Take action to win work for the business

**Preferred Qualifications/Experience**
- Proven success at consulting, developing, and executing targeted market and client strategies within the Defence sector
- Experience in medium to large scale projects over 50million CCE

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture
- 10 years related experience
- A minimum 5 years project management experience
- Registered Architect
- Must be able to lead a team on projects
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
- Knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
- Good planning and mentoring skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

**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 o



  • Sydney, Australia Redpath Partners Full time

    Award Winning Design Studio - International and Australian portfolio and studio network International Design Studio are leading the ESD and Indigenous Design innovation across APAC and are heralding a new era in the Growth of the Sydney studio. Currently seeking a Principal or Associate Principal for Sydney, this is truly an exciting opportunity to grow an...

  • Principal Consultant

    4 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Red Earth Recruitment Full time

    Unlock Your Potential as a Principal ConsultantJoin Red Earth Recruitment, a thriving and successful medium-sized specialist agency, as a Principal Consultant in their Sydney Head Office. This exciting opportunity will see you take on a full 360° recruitment role, working with a mixture of existing and new clients, supported by a Resourcing team of...


  • North Sydney, Australia Planned Resources Full time

    This is a fantastic opportunity for a go-getter who’s keen to make their mark in Sydney’s planning industry. - Award winning Planning and Design consultancy in North Sydney - Lead and develop the Urban Planning team. - A mix of BD, technical delivery, and people management. Planned Resources are partnering with a national planning and design consultancy...


  • Sydney, Australia Gough Recruitment Full time

    My client is an industry leader servicing the prestigious Eastern Suburbs market. Due to high demand, we are seeking an Associate Agent to work alongside a fast-paced Principal ranked within the top 5 of one of Australia’s largest Real Estate networks. Seeking a driven and self-motivated Associate, you will have the experience and understanding of the...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Commonwealth Bank of Australia Full time

    Job Title: Principal Data EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Principal Data Engineer to join our team at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the technical strategy across technology initiatives and large and complex data engineering platforms and products.Key Responsibilities:Develop and...

  • Associate Principal

    5 months ago


    Sydney, Australia Partners in Performance Full time

    Partners in Performance is a global management consulting firm with a focus on human performance and working alongside client partners to make change happen. We’ve got offices in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, North and South America, and the UK and Europe but prefer to spend as little time in them as possible. Instead, we work alongside our clients to...

  • Sales Associate

    5 months ago


    Sydney, Australia P3 Recruitment Full time

    Work closely with a top-performing Principal who dominates the Inner West - Great mentorship and development opportunities from some of the best - Very sales focussed role with full admin support provided Are you an experienced real estate Sales Associate who is hungry for progression and wants the opportunity to earn some serious money? Or are you new to...

  • School Administrator

    2 months ago


    Sydney, Australia Inspired Full time

    Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 116 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli,...

  • Consulting Principal

    5 months ago


    Sydney, Australia Dare Legal Recruitment Full time

    Award Winning Commercial Law Firm - Market Leading Remuneration Model - Profession Leading Autonomy and Flexibility **The Firm** Our client is a leading commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide - this is where you come in! With its international backing and highly respected and award winning brand, the firm...

  • Consulting Principal

    5 months ago


    Sydney, Australia Dare Legal Recruitment Full time

    Award Winning Commercial Law Firm - Market Leading Remuneration Model - Profession Leading Autonomy and Flexibility **The Firm** Our client is a leading commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide - this is where you come in! With its international backing and highly respected and award winning brand, the firm...

  • Consulting Principal

    5 months ago


    Sydney, Australia Dare Legal Recruitment Full time

    Award Winning Commercial Law Firm - Market Leading Remuneration Model - Profession Leading Autonomy and Flexibility **The Firm** Our client is a leading commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide - this is where you come in! With its international backing and highly respected and award winning brand, the firm...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Commonwealth Bank Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Data Engineer to join our team at Commonwealth Bank. As a key member of our Data Delivery Group Practice, you will play a critical role in delivering data-driven solutions that drive business value.Key ResponsibilitiesAccelerate data delivery by understanding business problems and...

  • Associate

    5 months ago


    Sydney, Australia Procare Group Full time

    Work with a collaborative team! - Conveinient CBD based location! - Clear career progression opportunities! **Day to Day**: This is an opportunity for an** Associate Lawyer** to be a pivotal member of our boutique legal firm, working as part of our team of experienced lawyers and exceptional legal administration support. You will report to and work...


  • Sydney, Australia Redpath Partners Full time

    Pathway to equity - Opportunity to impact growth - Be a leader of all disciplines **Client**: Our client is a global multidisciplinary studio with arms across architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and urban design. Holding a strong name in the Australian market. **Role**: Presently looking for a senior associate/principal level architect...


  • Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

    **Position Information**: William Stimson Public School is located in Metropolitan South and West Performance Directorate in the Cowpasture Principal Network. The school has approximately 503 students, including an 8 class Support Unit, catering for students with severe physical, intellectual, multi-categorical disabilities and autism. 84% of students come...


  • Sydney, Australia Gough Recruitment Full time

    Excellent Base + Huge Earning Potential - Most recognised name in Real Estate - Excellent Career Growth This is an opportunity to join a high profile, franchise group that remains at the forefront of all aspects in Real Estate. Through a combination of hard work, dedication, knowledge and local expertise, this is an agency with a reputation as one of...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Montgomery Advisory Full time

    Construction TeamThe Sydney Construction team at Montgomery Advisory consists of seven highly regarded partners with a proven track record of working successfully with principals, government, financiers, contractors, and service providers across the full range of sectors including mining and resources, rail, water, health, telecommunications, construction,...

  • Associate

    5 months ago


    Sydney, Australia Mulpha Full time

    **Introduction**: THE ROLE Mulpha Australia is one of the country’s most strategic real estate debt and equity investors and leisure, residential and commercial property development and retail and office sectors. We have an amazing portfolio of world class destinations, businesses, luxury properties and products. The focus of this position is to drive...


  • Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia NSW Environment and Heritage Group Full time

    Principal Project Officer - Package includes salary $139,787 p.a. - $161663 p.a. plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading - Temporary Full-time role up until 7 Nov 2025 - Located in Parramatta (location negotiable) **_ Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?_** **_ Working to protect the state’s environment and...


  • Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

    **Position Information**: Guise Public School is located in South Western Sydney and has a student enrolment of 228, including 32% of students who identify as Aboriginal and 36% who have a language background other than English. The school has a support unit consisting of 3 Autism classes. Guise Public School upholds the school vision of educating and caring...