Associate - Power
HDRGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added 14 Jul · still live
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Salary
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£45,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2422 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (33% match). If the code is right — and HDR is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
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?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
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.
About The Role
Join HDR’s vibrant team and work with high-profile clients, including leading utilities and global tech giants, on groundbreaking projects like data centres and low-carbon power solutions. As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will be at the forefront of transforming power infrastructure, with the chance to lead, innovate, and leave a lasting impact.
Our Glasgow office is our UK power hub and operates like an innovative startup within the framework of HDR's global presence of over 12,000 employees. You’ll be part of a small, rapidly growing team with the opportunity to influence the direction of local operations in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment. While our team in Glasgow is intimate and dynamic, you will have the full backing and support of HDR’s well-established 600+ employee power team in the US, providing a wealth of resources, expertise, and collaboration opportunities to ensure you succeed and thrive in your role.
As part of our 100% employee-owned organization, you’ll have endless opportunities to excel, grow, and achieve your career goals. You will leverage your broad technical expertise to guide multi-disciplinary teams in developing detailed designs and specifications, taking projects from concept to completion across a diverse range of initiatives.
This role offers you the chance to lead teams, mentor and inspire the next generation of engineers while shaping a growing team of substation specialists. By building strong connections with industry experts and Project Managers, you’ll drive innovative solutions and contribute to delivering outstanding projects, making your mark in a field that’s critical to the future of energy.
RESPONSIBILITES
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
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.
About The Role
Join HDR’s vibrant team and work with high-profile clients, including leading utilities and global tech giants, on groundbreaking projects like data centres and low-carbon power solutions. As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will be at the forefront of transforming power infrastructure, with the chance to lead, innovate, and leave a lasting impact.
Our Glasgow office is our UK power hub and operates like an innovative startup within the framework of HDR's global presence of over 12,000 employees. You’ll be part of a small, rapidly growing team with the opportunity to influence the direction of local operations in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment. While our team in Glasgow is intimate and dynamic, you will have the full backing and support of HDR’s well-established 600+ employee power team in the US, providing a wealth of resources, expertise, and collaboration opportunities to ensure you succeed and thrive in your role.
As part of our 100% employee-owned organization, you’ll have endless opportunities to excel, grow, and achieve your career goals. You will leverage your broad technical expertise to guide multi-disciplinary teams in developing detailed designs and specifications, taking projects from concept to completion across a diverse range of initiatives.
This role offers you the chance to lead teams, mentor and inspire the next generation of engineers while shaping a growing team of substation specialists. By building strong connections with industry experts and Project Managers, you’ll drive innovative solutions and contribute to delivering outstanding projects, making your mark in a field that’s critical to the future of energy.
RESPONSIBILITES
In the role of Associate Power Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Lead the management of project and package delivery by establishing client briefs, defining technical requirements, and developing comprehensive scopes of work, including cost planning and agreeing on deliverables such as reports, specifications, and drawings for all projects within the team.
- Drive engineering projects from concept to detailed design, ensuring alignment with design briefs and meeting deadlines through regular design reviews and collaboration with engineers.
- Ensure all design projects and reports meet high technical standards and consistent quality, conducting regular in-house design reviews and quality checks.
- Foster strong client relationships and consistently deliver high levels of satisfaction to encourage repeat business, managing expectations and promoting a collaborative team approach.
- Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and actively participating in company presentations to expand our market reach.
- Inspire and lead your team to build a high-performing, cohesive group, setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, and coaching staff to maximize their potential.
- Oversee project progress, manage design variations, and support financial budget control, collaborating with the Project Lead on larger projects to ensure success.
- Champion the implementation of robust QA systems and procedures, ensuring project compliance and excellence in delivery.
- Promote a culture of safety by adhering to Company Health and Safety standards and ensuring designs comply with CDM regulations.
- Uphold the Quality Management System standards ISO 9001 and 14001, ensuring all projects are delivered to these benchmarks.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; a Master’s degree is highly desirable.
- Chartered status is preferred.
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.
Primary Location:
United Kingdom-England-Manchester Other Locations:United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow, United Kingdom-England-London Industry:Power Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Substation Engineering Job Posting:Jul 14, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2422 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~203k in sampleP25 £36kP75 £69k
£29kmedian £50kgoing rate £46k£90k
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